Negra [Box set] [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Se Acaso Voce Chegasse
2. Casa De Turfista Cavalo De Pau
3. Mulata Assanhada
4. Era Bom
5. Samba Em Copa
6. Dedo Duro
7. Teleco-Teco No.2
8. Contas 9 Sal E Pimenta
9. Cartao De Visita
10. Nego Tu Nego Vos Nego Voce
11. Nao Quero Mais
12. Tenha Pena De Mim
13. Boato
14. Fala Baixinho
15. So Vendo Que Beleza (Marambaia)
16. O Samba Esta Con Tudo
17. Cadeira Vizia
18. Perdao
19. Beija-Me
20. O Bilhete
See all 304 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This box shows the musical trajectory of one of the most important interpreters of samba spread across 12 discs and spanning from 1960 through 1988. Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe box. EMI. 2003.

Negra,Elza Soares,EMI,Brazilian,World Music
Frida
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • It's good
  • Revolutionary times
  • Black Dove
  • makes me want to dance
  • Enjoy!
Frida

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LLNV
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Benediction and Dream
  2. The Floating Bed
  3. El Conejo
  4. Paloma Negra
  5. Self-Portrait with Hair Down
  6. Alcoba Azul
  7. Carabina 30/30
  8. Solo Tu
  9. El Gusto
  10. The Journey
  11. El Antifaz
  12. The Suicide of Dorothy Hale
  13. La Cavalera
  14. La Bruja
  15. Portrait of Lude
  16. La Llorona
  17. Estrella Oscura
  18. Still Life
  19. Viva La Vida
  20. The Departure
  21. Coyoacan and Variations
  22. La Llorona
  23. Burning Bed
  24. Burn It Blue

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She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It's good.......2007-07-22

But I don't think it's all it's hyped up to be on the other reviews, but, I do like it to the point of keeping it. It's the perfect 4star rating.

5 out of 5 stars Revolutionary times.......2007-05-14

I absolutely love this soundtrack! Everytime I listen to it, I feel as though I am in Mexico during the revolution and Frida's life. Everyone should choose their own life soundtrack and this one allows us to see into Frida's life more clearly.

4 out of 5 stars Black Dove.......2007-05-13

Fell into the movie trying to avoid study and hang out with a jilted housemate. If I'm honest, Salma Hayek was the main draw. Wafer thin.
However, I was enraptured by the story of Frida and the amazing performance (no wonder she was oscar nominated).
I bought the soundtrack the next morning. It really got to me.This is a great soundtrack and, yes, it does help if you have seen the movie but not necessary. I loved the latin passion (highs and lows). Chervala Vargas as Elliot Goldenthal describes in the slieve was once Frida's lover. I loved her Paloma Negra. So powerful.
There is something for everyone in this long soundtrack.
Do as i have: watch the movie and buy the soundtrack. Worth the time and money.

5 out of 5 stars makes me want to dance .......2007-05-07

I really enjoyed the CD, the musical selection is great and it seems very authentic.

5 out of 5 stars Enjoy!.......2006-12-30

I purchased this CD after seeing the movie. The music is enjoyable to listen to and passionate as I would think Frida was. I purchased this CD a second time to give to a female Hispanic artist who identifies with the trials and tribulations of Frida. This artist now paints while listening to this CD. Her artwork not only has improved but has become popular. I defiantly recommend its purchase.
Obrigado Brazil
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great.
  • Obrigado Brazil
  • Takes My Breath Away
  • Obrigado Brazil
  • A little Dull
Obrigado Brazil
Yo-Yo Ma
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ASIN: B00009ZKXD
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

  1. Cristal
  2. Chega de Saudade
  3. A lenda do caboclo
  4. Doce de coco
  5. Danga brasileira
  6. Apelo
  7. Danga negra
  8. 1 x 0 (um a zero)
  9. Menino
  10. Samambaia
  11. Carinhoso
  12. Alma brasileira
  13. O Amor em Paz
  14. Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos
  15. Brasileirinho
  16. Salvador

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This enchanting, flavorful CD finds the ever curious Yo-Yo Ma traveling to South America, and Brazil in particular. The music varies from classical to samba to bossa nova; the combinations range from guitar, flute, and cello to female voice (the remarkable Rosa Passos), cello, guitar, percussion, piano, and bass; to simple cello and piano; to cello and two guitars. The overriding element is rhythm; each selection has a beat which is both infectious and sensual, but the contexts are splendidly varied. "Dansa brasileira" has a Debussy-like, impressionistic flavor, "Dansa negra" is sultry with an easy melody, "1 x 0" is a dance scored for guitar, percussion, and cello with a solo clarinet riff. It's impossible to get bored or tired listening to this creative CD; it's unique--just like Yo-Yo Ma himself--and endlessly surprising. It may not be quite what we'd call "classical" music, but it is many kinds of music, and they all will delight. The other musicians are as impressive on their instruments as Ma is with his cello, and that's saying a great deal. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great........2007-01-17

it's arrived. international shipping it's very slow, but, it's arrived, very well. I'd like very much. TANKS

5 out of 5 stars Obrigado Brazil.......2006-03-11

The tempos and sensuality of Brazilian music meshed with the artistry and joyous soul of Yo Yo Ma: a recipe for pleasure. I first listened to this on my car CD player and found myself wanting to pull over and get out and dance. The depth of Ma's cello adds just the right counterpoint to the rhythms and buoyancy of the samba and bossa nova. Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars Takes My Breath Away.......2006-02-11

This Disc is merely further proof of what the world already knows. Yo Yo Ma was in fact born to play the Cello, it is simply fantastic. It is a must own for me, It feels the air around you with such wonderful tones. Although some classical snobs might complain that this is nothing more than a pseudo Classical album, who cares. They should find the nearest emergency room and have someone remove the poles from thier *sses. No apologizes are needed hear, this disc is all that it needs to be, which is absolutely magnificient.......

Peace:
The*Hot*Wax*Kid

1 out of 5 stars Obrigado Brazil.......2005-09-08

The CD was received however, it can't be played because something
is wrong with it..it screeches and pops and won't play. But its open so I can't return it. Very disappointed.

3 out of 5 stars A little Dull.......2005-01-24

I had the luck to see Yo Yo Ma live in concert, it was so fantastic, I went out and bought this album. But the joys of a live concert sometimes don't make it over to the album, which
sounded dull, it makes good back ground noise but it doesn't hold your attention.
The Best of Mano Negra
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Just Buy Their Albums
  • GREAT, BUT YOU REALLY SHOULD BUY EVERY ALBUM
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  • Much better than the US version
  • Early Manu Chao
The Best of Mano Negra
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ASIN: B00000I101
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

  1. Mano Negra
  2. King Kong Five
  3. Soledad
  4. Mala Vida
  5. Sisi H'Bibi
  6. Rock Island Line
  7. Noche De Accion
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  18. Patchanka
  19. Salga La Luna
  20. Santa Maradona
  21. El Sur
  22. Long Long Nite
  23. On Telefon
  24. Darling Darling

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During their time together in the late '80s and early '90s, the French band with the Spanish name gave real meaning to the term ethno-punk. Imagine the Clash fired not only by reggae and rockabilly, but also rai, dub, hip-hop, and a strongly Latin sensibility, and you have a picture of Mano Negra. This compilation collects tracks from five of their albums that indicate not only the breadth of their vision, but also the musical range, and the passion that informed everything they did. More than the start of rock en Español, this is the full multiculti punk experience. The band may no longer be around, but a listen to this shows that the spirit can't be extinguished. La luta continua.... --Chris Nickson

Album Details

New Best of Collection with Two Unreleased Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just Buy Their Albums.......2006-06-09

Look, I give this five stars. But I advise against purchasing this album. Why? Because once you listen to this, you will want to explore their music more, and will start buying their albums.

That's what I did, and I now own all of their albums. So I gave this 'Best Of' to a friend... and guess what? He started buying the individual albums, too!

Start with Casa Babylon, or Puta's Fever, and be happy you discovered this awesome band. The live album is exceptional, too.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT, BUT YOU REALLY SHOULD BUY EVERY ALBUM.......2005-07-24


THIS COMPILATION IS GREAT BUT MISSES LOTS AND LOTS OF REALLY REALLY GREAT SONGS. THIS SHOULDN'T BE CALLED "BEST OF" ITS MORE LIKE "SOME GREAT SONGS FROM MANO NEGRA" OR SOMETHING YOU KNOW.

YOU SHOULD BUY "PUTA'S FEVER" (ONE OF THEIR TWO MASTERPIECES), AN AWESOME AWESOME ALBUM FULL OF ENERGY AND BLOOD, AND FULL OF CLASSICS FROM "THE REBEL SPELL", "SOLEDAD", "VOODOO","ROCK N ROLL BAND" "SIDI H'BIBI", "MAD HOUSE" OR "KING KONG FIVE". OR THE OTHER MASTERPIECE "CASA BABYLON" (REALLY DIFERENT FROM PUTA'S FEVER). PURCHASE THIS CD (CASA BABYLON) AND ENJOY IT. ITS A REALLY FURIOUS FIESTA (FURIOUS PARTY) FULL OF HEART, FIRE, LATIN FIRE, WORLD FIRE,EVERY SONG IS GREAT: VIVA ZAPATA (ELECTRONICA), THE MONKEY (HIP HOP/HARD ROCK), THIS IS MY WORLD (PSYCODELIA ALA MANO NEGRA), BALA PERDIDA (HARDCORE PUNK), HAMBURGER FILEDS (POP PUNK), LA VIDA (RAGGAMUFFIN'), SEÑOR MATANZA (HIHP HOP/SALSA), MACHINE GUN (REGGAE), SUEÑO DE SOLENTINAME (DUB), CASA BABYLON (SALSA), SUPER CHANGO (LATIN), MAMA PERFECTA (CUBAN TRADITIONAL).

KING OF BONGO IS ALSO INCREDIBLE GREAT. AND PATCHANKA, WELL, IT IS LIKE THE LITTLE BROTHER. VERY VERY GOOD BUT NOT AS GREAT AS PUTA'S FEVR, CASA BABYLON OR KING OF BONGO, INCREDIBLE MASTERPIECES OF UNDERGROUND ROCK, ALONG WITH DAYDREAM NATION (SONIC YOUTH), REAMIN IN LIGHT (TALING HEADS) OR GOOD GUYS DESERVES FUDGE (MUDHONEY).

MANO NEGRA IS A MIND BLOWING BAND.

5 out of 5 stars one of my choices of drugs is Mano Negra.......2002-06-18

I keep coming back to it, not that I have ever fought it's lure. All Mano Negra songs are in my view the best, so I guess the folks putting this cd together had a hard time. I, for one, prefer live recordings, they reflect such beautiful energy that, I, sadly, will never see live. But, if you're multi lingual, like me, that's another reason to love this album, and all others by Mano and Manu, and the other guys formerly in Mano. English, spanish, French, Arabian, Portuguese, all languages are joyfully mixed with great beats, intrumentation, and experimentation. Fan of many rock en espanol bands, and basically every genre(with the exception of a few), I just have to say Mano Negra is the band I will always love, it fills me up, inspires me, is one with me(NOT in a tacky way). I recommend it to EVERYONE. PS Everyone that listens to it while with me loves it, I'm glad I found this band a year ago, i was missing out of so much!

5 out of 5 stars Much better than the US version.......2002-03-20

Mano Negra was a French group built around the Chao family, Manu, Antoine and their cousin Santi. Born in Paris in June 1961 Manu Chao was from a family forced into exile from Spain because of their opposition to Franco's fascist regime. In the slums of Paris the Chaos were brought into contact with kids from a wide range of origins- Spaniards, Portuguese, Africans and Arabs. This cosmopolitan influence is present in the music and in the multi-lingual lyrics. It was the Stiff Little Fingers' album 'Inflammable Material' which persuaded Manu to get into a music career. After hearing this superb Northern Irish punk album Manu discovered other punk acts and in particular the Clash (his bedroom was at that stage papered with tickets from Clash concerts). Mano Negra became France's most influential rock group. Half-way between the Pogues and the Clash, they mixed Punk, Reggae, Ska, Ragga, Falmenco, Latino, Rai, chanson francaise and other styles too numerous to mention. Beyond the punk artists already mentioned Manu was also influenced by Iggy Pop, Chuck Berry, the Stranglers, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Lou Reed. The album 'Puta's Fever' was their most commercially successful but many consider their best album to have been 'Casa Babylon'. The Latin influence is the most obvious on this Casa Babylon album because following the commercial success of their earlier efforts the band took off to South America for 2 years of giving free concerts and travelling round supporting various political causes. As with most 'Best of' albums this particular offering can be criticised- why include 'Santa Maradonna', 'Mad man's dead', 'Indios de Barcelona'? How dare they stop the live version of 'Mano Negra' before it goes into a frenetic version of 'Magic Dice'? Why did they not include their very best songs here- 'Rebel Spell', 'Love and hate', 'Drives me crazy' and 'La Vida'? Nevertheless this is an excellent collection of very diverse songs which influenced Maldita Vecindad, Cafe Tacuba, El Gran Silencio, Negu Gorriak, etc. I would like to hear a 'best of' compilation of Manu Chao's pre-Mano Negra material (prior to Mano Negra he was the leader of two other bands -Les Hot Pants and Los Carayos).

5 out of 5 stars Early Manu Chao.......2002-01-31

Every now and then a disc has to be bought more than once for whatever reason. Whether to turn someone on to something they're "missing", to replace a well used disc, or in the case of my situation, to replace a stolen one. Sometimes special discs are more deserving than one buy. That said, this is a fantastic disc that gets (got) much air play. If you're new to Manu Chao, this is where it began, under the guise of Mano Negra. The roots of his musical sesibilities shine throughout this compilation, that is a retrospective of the now defunt group Mano Negra. Mano Negra set the table for further explorations into different genre, with Latin style and punk attitude. Rock en Espanol has borrowed from these trend setters and have continued the tradition established by these early rockeros. Even veteran groups like Fabulosos Cadillacs, Negu Gorriak, Aterciopelados, Maldita Vencidad, Tijuana No, Todos Tus Muertos and more recently groups like King Chango, Ozomatli and El Gran Silencio owe much to the hybrid crossover sound of Mano Negra. Think The Clash in it's heyday but ala estilo Latino, with latin style. Manu Chao sounds very much the Clandestino captured here in his early years, with his transglobal vision, creating a panoramic view through third world eyes, like a communique from the streets. Case in point, the song "Peligro" resonates with an urban sense of urgency that sounds as fresh today as then with it's reggae back beat and funky horns. The political overtones of "Sueno de Solentiname" are nightmarish visions of right wing death squads in Latin America, complimented by Manu's echoes of hope amidst the chaos. "Senor Matanza" is one of those songs that stays with you and if you just happen to be a first time listener, grabs you and shakes you. The catchy tune demands the listener to absorb the lyrics, to go beyond the beat, to think of "El Senor Matanza." Another highlight of this superb historical disc is that several of the tracks are captured live. The live tracks display the emotion and raucous good times had at a performance by Manu and Mano Negra. There is even a song glorifying futbol, that would be World Cup type futbol, entitled "Santa Maradonna" complete with ole, ole, oles and cries of gooooooooaaaal in French. This is just one of those discs that demands to be replayed, again and again, in spite of thieves. Highly recommended for old and new fans of the King of Bongo.
The Hours Between Night & Day
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • so so, the music is tiresome after listening to it for the
  • Awesome, seductive and relaxing
  • Amazing! Ottmar's greatest triumph!
  • Warm and engaging
  • Well worth it.....
The Hours Between Night & Day
Ottmar Liebert , and Luna Negra
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Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars so so, the music is tiresome after listening to it for the .......2005-09-03

2nd time.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome, seductive and relaxing.......2004-02-09

OMG it couldn't be better. The music is relaxing and seductive at the same time. It is the type of music you can play during a perfect romantic dinner, or the one that you can play while you are working and not get distracted. The guitars are just awesome.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing! Ottmar's greatest triumph!.......2002-06-07

I happen to be quite a Liebert aficianado and I think that this album represents the hands-down best work he has ever done in his career. The haunting beauty of his Spanish guitar is here tempered with a charming lightheartedness that was no doubt inspired by the East-Indian locale. Works such as Neon-Ghost Sensei provide just the right touch of the experimental Ottmar that we experience in Opium. Alternately fiery and mellow, but always beautiful, Ottmar's composition and playing here display their strongest synergy. I HIGHLY recommend it, if you buy just one instrumental album in your life, you're reading its review.

5 out of 5 stars Warm and engaging.......2000-12-08

I am a devoted Ottmar Liebert fan, and have purchased all of his disks. While I savor most,this (I believe his first) remains my favorite.

It is elegant,and rivetting: Soft, sensual, Latin American inspired acoustical guitar. While it might seem the perfect background music for relaxing with a book and a glass of wine, you will find yourself putting down the book and closing your eyes in order to devote your full concentration to appreciating this work.

5 out of 5 stars Well worth it............2000-10-02

I bought this CD based on the strength of the reviews written here, not fully knowing what to expect. Despite the fact that I am a fan and own a copy of Borrasca, a wonderful CD in its own right, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this particular collection. After listening to it only once, I was completely swept away. Unlike the more vibrant and catchy tunes of Borrasca, The Hours Between Day + Night is more mellow, smooth and laced with a very lovely jazz feel that blends seamlessly into a unique sound. With 19 songs, one of which is a Spanish language remake of Marvin Gaye's Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology), it is not only one of the longest CDs this listener has come across, but it's well worth the price. Do yourself a favor and add this to your collection. It's well worth it.
Solo Para Ti
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • If you like Ottmar
  • A wonderful blend of musical styles and talent!
  • Solo Para Ti
  • Meditative and Seductive
  • South of the border magic!!
Solo Para Ti
Ottmar Liebert , and Luna Negra
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Release Date: 1992-03-24

Tracks:

  1. When I'm With U/Everything I Ever Needed
  2. Reaching Out 2 U (Todos Bajo La Misma Luna)
  3. Merengue De Alegrias (Candy 4 My Soul)
  4. Deep In Your Heart
  5. Danza Viva (My Heart Grows Wings)
  6. Promise (Beyond The Mountains)
  7. Samba Pa Ti (Thru Every Step In Life U Find Freedom From Within)
  8. Lilac Sun
  9. Black Hair In The Wind
  10. Duende Del Amor (Day)
  11. Duende Del Amor (Night)
  12. Dawn In A New World
  13. Whispering Hills
  14. Arrow W/O Destination

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you like Ottmar.......2007-01-05

You must own Solo Para Ti. It is his best. This is one of my all time most played CDs - great mood music, great feel-good music, excellent.

4 out of 5 stars A wonderful blend of musical styles and talent!.......2000-12-22

I have long heard of Ottmar Liebert, but to be honest, have never actually heard his music. Then, by chance, I bought this CD. I'm hooked! It's a wonderful collection of music, blending traditional and modern Spanish guitar with light jazz and sensuous flamenco. The music is sometimes mellow, sometimes lively, but always a pleasure to hear. As an added bonus, Liebert is joined on this album by another great guitarist, Carlos Santana -- Samba Pa Ti was written by Carlos and he plays prominently on that. Together, these two great musicians, along with the band, put out some fantastic music. All but one of the songs are instrumental (except for vocal harmonies on Lilac Sun). The one vocal song (with lyrics) is Deep In Your Heart. I'm afraid to say that this was the only disappointing song on the album. It doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the album, and I don't care for the singing. Otherwise, the album is a gem of great music. I'm planning to buy other Ottmar Liebert albums, now that I know how good he is.

5 out of 5 stars Solo Para Ti.......2000-11-20

I first heard this at a friend's house & just loved it! I now have my own recording. I listen to it to be uplifted & dance.

4 out of 5 stars Meditative and Seductive.......2000-11-17

Ottmar Liebert plays a very good guitar and he wants to share his expertise with a global audience. His music is truly beautiful and very relaxing. When listening to this CD you can partake in just about any activity. If you like to read or have creative endevors this is perfect music that stimulates but does not demand your complete attention. The songs for the most part are very mellow. Lush and lyrical the arraignments are a sophisticated blend of pop flamenco that works. There is an intersting version of the "Marvin Gaye's" classic "Mercy, Mercy, Me". The difference here is that it is sung in Spanish in a flamenco style that would make the deceased Motown artist proud. Lots of good tunes here, with a variety of tempos to keep your interest. One of Lieberts better efforts that he has released over the years, this CD has withstood the test of time. Released in 1992, the fine instrumentation keeps it alive. A highlight from this CD is the duet with Carlos Santana which I never get tired of. The song is 'Samba Pa Ti", originally penned and made famous by Santana. The different arraignment makes it hardly recognizeable as Liebert has taken creative freedom to make something new. The music is enchanting and bordering on mystical inspiration. An excellent addition to any complete collection of nuevo flamenco.

5 out of 5 stars South of the border magic!!.......1998-09-29

A very relaxing album in general. Something to put on while entertaining guests. While the general mood of this music is mellow there is some exciting instrumentation, especially with the dueling guitars of Ottmar Liebert and Carlos Santana on track 5.
Casa Babylon
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • mano! negra! ya! ya! ya!
  • EXCELLENT!!!
  • Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD.
  • Man, You should give this album a Chance
  • Creeme, es increible
Casa Babylon
Mano Negra
Manufacturer: EMI Latin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005MZW
Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

  1. Viva Zapata
  2. Casa Babylon
  3. The Monkey
  4. Senor Matanza
  5. Santa Maradona (Larchuma Football Club)
  6. Super Chango
  7. Bala Perdida
  8. Machine Gun
  9. El Alakran
  10. Mama Perfecta
  11. Love And Hate
  12. Drives Me Crazy
  13. Hamburger Fields
  14. La Vida (La Vida Me Da Palo)
  15. Sueno De Solentiname
  16. This Is My World

Album Details

Fusionning Trash Rock and Latin Music, They Became France's Biggest Alternative Rock Band in the Late 80's / Early 90's.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars mano! negra! ya! ya! ya!.......2007-01-30

The final and most mature effort from Mano Negra, basically driven by Manu Chao before he went solo and ironic for that fact since it is so much more rock and electronic than his subsequent solo work. Mano Negra were a great, interesting, rocking band that were entertaining as well as thought-provoking. Some people have called them 'the latin Clash' and there are definitely similarities although the Mano Negra were obviously on the scene a little later. A great album for fans, but as others have noted, maybe Puta's Fever would be a better initiation to the band.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!!.......2006-04-12

This is a mix of rithms and thoughs between Eurpoe and Latinamerica. This work reflects the reaility of LatinAmerica through songs like Senor Matanza. Excellent Job!

5 out of 5 stars Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD........2005-12-07

Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD.

What can you say about Mano Negra that has not been said? This CD is one of the best top 10 Castellano rock albums of all times. How do I know this? Well besides being from Buenos Aires I have traveled Latin America and España all my life and this CD is always in any hip rock bar's jukebox from Argentina to Mexico. It's true + what Manu did with Clandestino, etc... set this cd into eternal immortality. Rock, rap, reggae, Caribbean sounds, punk, English, Castellano, French (+ you start to notice Manu playing around with the sounds bites from TV and radio on this album) Buy it and you will not be disappointed. Amazon has all from Manu and Mano Negra on here which you should check out. Look for the Bolivian mountain sessions on MP3 Download sites, also has a rare Mano Negra appearance at a French prison early 90's. " 2 de la tarde 28 minutos con radio recuerdos...tu suerte merece un chance...._" Arturo

5 out of 5 stars Man, You should give this album a Chance.......2005-07-24

I MEAN IT. I WASN'T SURE TO BUY THIS ALBUM BECAUSE I WASN`T SURE IT WAS MY STYLE YOU KNOW, I WAS (AND AM) INTO SONIC YOUTH, DEAD KENNEDYS, KYUSS, HENDRIX, FUNKADELIC AND THE MARS VOLTA, BUT I BOUGHT IT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT IS MIND BLOWING. YOU CAN`T DOWNLOAD JUST "SOME SONGS" BECAUSE THIS ALBUM IS ALMOST A CONCEPT ALBUM, YOU GOTTA HEAR IT THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH. I DON`T GIVE A XX@@€ ABOUT THE VARIETY OF STYLES, I REALLY DIG IT BEACAUSE OF THE VERY CORE OF MUSIC ITSELF. ENERGY, PASSION, FIRE. YOU`LL NEVER GONNA GET TIRED OF THIS CD. NOW, I MEAN IT.

5 out of 5 stars Creeme, es increible.......2005-03-01

La primera vez que oi la voz de Manu (el cantador) fue en mi clase de espanol hace dos anos. Inmediatamente compre su disco solo "Clandestino" y lo amaba mucho. Por eso compre Casa Babylon, y ahora es uno de mis discos favoritos. Los ritmos son perfectos para las personas que les gusta bailar (como yo) y las letras tambien son muy buenas. Dos canciones son lentas e increibles, muy poderosas: "mama perfecta" y "sueno de solentiname," y las otras canciones son mas rapidas y igualmente fantasticas. A mi parece muy sofisticada, y hay muchisimos sonidos diferentes aunque el disco es muy unido. Otros grupos/artistas que me encantan: The Beatles, The Greatful Dead, Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, The Allman Brothers, y otros grupos americanos de los 60s y 70s (musica "hippie"). (lo siento por mi espanol ojala que no sea terrible)

The first time I heard Manu's voice was in my spanish class two years ago. I immediately bought his solo cd, Clandestino, and i loved it, so I bought "Casa Babylon" and now it's one of my favorite CDs. The rhythms are perfect for people who like to dance (like me) and the words are also really good. Two songs are slow and incredible, very powerful: "mama perfecta" and "sueno de solentiname" and the other songs are faster and just as fantastic. It seems very sophisticated and there are a lot of different sounds although the disc is very united. Other bands/artists I like: The Beatles, The Greatful Dead, Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, The Allman Brothers, and other American groups from the 60s and 70s ('hippie' music).
Opium
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Ottmar Liebert
  • The reasons for this being 5 stars!
  • A Magificent Piece of Art
  • Sickkkk !!!!
  • Ambitious and evocative
Opium
Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002B3H
Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

  1. Nuevo Mexico
  2. Alegria Arabe [Version]
  3. Turkish Night
  4. Ocean Blvd. /Miami
  5. Santa Fe 2 Chama
  6. Trlo (De Mi Coraz
  7. Bed of Nails [Wide-Eyed Trance]
  8. Montana Walking
  9. Tangos de Tesuque
  10. Snakeoilsurfer
  11. Serenity on Ultracloud [Tribal Mix]
  12. Butterfly + Juniper
  13. Oudu (Technicolor Eyes Burn Thru)
  14. Bulerde Rojo

Tracks:

  1. Serenity on Ultracloud [Mellow Mix]
  2. Yasmeen
  3. Ayer-El timon Dia de Palabra
  4. Old Man on the Citadel
  5. Anyong/Grandfather Smiling [Walkie Talkie Mix]
  6. Te Siento
  7. Freedom
  8. Buleria de Las Golondrinas
  9. Acequia Madre
  10. Chama 2 Santa Fe
  11. Chi-Wahwah Beauty
  12. Drop of Water on a Dry Stone
  13. Slow Burn/Pain + Pleasure
  14. Bluedreamdrops
  15. Ripple/Wind over Water
  16. Blink of an I Contains Eternity
  17. Anyong/Grandfather Singing [Gibson Mix]
  18. Opium

Amazon.com

"Ambitious" is a word that's inevitably used by music critics to describe Ottmar Liebert's Opium. Spread over two CDs, which also feature text and a variety of photographs, Opium clocks in at more than 125 minutes and affords the German-born guitarist (today a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico) the broadest possible canvas to express his fascinating artistic vision, one that eludes a concise or simple explanation. Nominated for a Grammy (Best New Age Recording) in 1997, Opium comprises one CD subtitled "Wide-Eyed," which features a fairly straightforward presentation of Liebert's elegantly vibrant approach to flamenco-influenced acoustic guitar, and an even more intriguing second CD, "Dreaming." On this disc, Liebert and members of his Luna Negra band have room to indulge in various sonic explorations, probing unfamiliar atmospheric terrain that only a few other globally minded guitar adventurers, such as Steve Tibbetts, have previously charted--only without the feedback Tibbetts often favors. The results are almost always mind-expanding and often quite lovely. The moments when he intertwines electric guitar into his work, such as "Butterfly and Juniper" from disc 1 and "Chi-Wahwah Beauty" on disc 2, are especially satisfying. Other flamenco albums will strike brighter sparks than Opium, but few will equal its sustained, magical glow. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ottmar Liebert.......2007-07-30

I am replacing some of my classic albums (cassette)with CDs - this was a major item and it met my expectations.

5 out of 5 stars The reasons for this being 5 stars!.......2006-10-04

Enthralling
Mesmorizing
Unbelievable
Magical
Soothing
Creative beyond belief

This CD is more Eastern (Asia, India, Himalayas, etc.) than Southwestern, but don't let that stop you. Buy it, love it, enjoy it, it's one of a literal handful of CDs that I would NOT be without, in my life.

5 out of 5 stars A Magificent Piece of Art .......2006-04-25

Having Been a fan for flamenco and spanish guitar music and having listened to various top notch artists, I had always ranked Ottmar Liebert as an inspiring soul. His music has its own distinct flavor. 'Ambitious' is what I would use to describe Libert's music in general. This album ,however, is different. It's the piece of work that defines Ottmar Liebert. Listening to this album transforms you to a different level of alertness. A level at which you're a step closer to being in a peaceful dream yet can still reflect on reality. It has a sedating, soothing edge to it. A rather "narcotizing" effect .. such is the magic of "OPIUM" !

5 out of 5 stars Sickkkk !!!!.......2005-09-20

Ottmar rocks !!!! Very groovy album. Great to do meditation or yoga to .

5 out of 5 stars Ambitious and evocative.......2002-04-12

Listening to Liebert's music since the early, bright melodies of "Nouveau Flamenco," I have always anticipated his next exploration into flamenco. "Opium" plays like a sonic trajectory through the senses and places Liebert has been. It's all been packed into a double CD that unfurls like an exotic Persian carpet.

Clearly, as a musician, Liebert has picked up influences from the Far East and North Africa, to name but two. Yet the guitar is still at the forefront of most of songs. In contrast to his other work, "Opium" ranges far and wide and feels like a long journey to someplace strange and intoxicating. There's so much to appreciate, both as a whole and as individual pieces. There's a fair deal of electric Santana-style guitar alongside the acoustic, mixed in with synthesizer, bells, percussion and other effects, and the music falls into two aural categories: insistent and languid. Both styles are mesmerizing.

Curiously, the initial CD release included a visual format for 1995-era Macs and PCs: pop in either of the discs, and you'd get to see (and manipulate) some suitably New-Age video effects to each track. Since I dumped my Mac 9500 clone, I can't seem to make it work on the all-powerful G-5. What gives?
Luz Negra
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Dissapointing
  • Not to miss...
Luz Negra
Richard Galliano
Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QEILM4
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Tangaria
  2. Luz Negra
  3. Guarda che Luna
  4. Chat pitre
  5. Fou rire
  6. Gnossienne #3
  7. Escualo
  8. Indifférence
  9. Sanfona
  10. Des voiliers
  11. Barbara
  12. Sertao
  13. Flambée Montalbanaise
  14. Les forains

Album Description

Richard Galliano composed Luz Negra under the influence of Latin-American melodies while recording in São Paulo. This is his first studio recording since 2001's "Face to Face."

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Dissapointing .......2007-08-04

When I ordered this particular cd I was expecting typical latin music that I love to listen. Unfortunately not even close perhaps 0ne or two [ieces were OK but the rest, I can't even stand it.

5 out of 5 stars Not to miss..........2007-07-27

This album was my introduction to Galliano, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Not usually an accordian fan, Luz Negra turned out to be an intensely beautiful album. The album is well-paced, almost like a story, meandering through tracks of various tempos. From the calming Chat Pitre to the dance-ready Luz Negra, this album is great for old fans and new alike.
Puta's Fever
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • fiebre
  • Great start from a great band
  • no comments
  • A different approach to world music
  • great band
Puta's Fever
Mano Negra
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DR6A
Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

  1. Mano Negra
  2. Rock 'N' Roll Band
  3. King Kong Five
  4. Malavida
  5. Indios De Barcelona
  6. Sidi H' Bibi
  7. The Rebel Spell
  8. Peligro
  9. Pas Assez De Toi
  10. Magic Dice
  11. Mad House
  12. Guayaquil City
  13. Voodoo
  14. Patchanka
  15. La Rancon Du Succes
  16. The Devil's Call
  17. El Sur
  18. Patchuko Hop

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars fiebre.......2003-08-23

This band was to the spanish-speaking world what The Clash was for the anglo rock scene, and this is their "London Calling". It may sound dated in 2003, but back then it was strange and awesome.

5 out of 5 stars Great start from a great band.......2000-06-17

The first time I heard anything from this album was when (by chance) I picked up a music video compilation which included "King Kong Five". At the time I hated it -- now I'm mad at myself for losing the video. Last year I heard something from "Casa Babylon" on the radio and I went online and bought it the same day. Now I've come back round to listening to this album again and I'm completely enchanted.

I wonder if the reviewers below who don't understand how the man who made Clandestino could have made this album have listened to the later Mano Negra stuff. There's certainly a logical progression from early M.N. to the later material, and a fairly seamless move from their last album to Manu Chao's solo album Clandestino (with the understanding that Clandestino is a more populist or folk approach).

5 out of 5 stars no comments.......2000-04-11

What can i say about this album of Mano Negra?A great album from the greatest band ever!With two words:MANO NEGRA!

5 out of 5 stars A different approach to world music.......2000-03-27

The first time I heard a Mano Negra album I thought these guys were outrageous!That album was Puta's Fever and I've been hooked on them ever since. Their sound is a crazy mix of all kinds of music and beats- from rock, to salsa and middle eastern. Heck-I can't even identify all the musical references since they often blend styles (but I would guess there is something very cajun at the beginning of "Voodoo"...). The lyrics range from complete silliness (Magic Dice) to social criticism (Indios de Barcelona)-after all, these are the same guys who went around South America offering free concerts in poor metropolitan areas and backlands! "Pas Assez de Toi" is one of my favorites- it's a more rock n' roll kind of song about being bitter after a break-up...it's got plenty of dark humor in it...These guys sing in English, Spanish, French and Arabic (sometimes a few of these all at once). They're a lot of fun, they're smart and I think there is something for every listener.

5 out of 5 stars great band.......1999-12-09

this is such a good album, way much better than manu's solo. the best from mano negra a band who has influenced a lot of the spanish bands of today
Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Lecuona Plays Lecuona
  • Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!
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  • Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . .
  • LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT
Ultimate Collection

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000003G71
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Malaguena
  2. Andalucia
  3. Ante el Escorial
  4. San Francisco el grande
  5. Siempre en mi corazon
  6. Maria la O
  7. Siboney
  8. Noche azul
  9. La comparsa
  10. Danza negra
  11. Danza lucumi
  12. A la antigua
  13. Canto del guajiro
  14. Canto del guajiro
  15. La habanera
  16. Damisela encantadora
  17. Crisantemo
  18. Romantico
  19. Rosa la china
  20. Como arrullo de palmas
  21. Palomitas blancas
  22. Poetico
  23. Estudiantina
  24. Cordoba
  25. Music Box
  26. Mazurka en glisado
  27. Polichinela
  28. Gitanerias
  29. Aragon
  30. Valencia mora

Tracks:

  1. La brisa y yo
  2. Devuelveme el corazon
  3. Preludio en la noche
  4. Yo te quiero siempre
  5. Pavo real
  6. Vals de las sombras
  7. Bell Flower
  8. Zambra gitana
  9. Por eso te quiero
  10. Vals azul
  11. Vals en si mayor
  12. Muneca de cristal
  13. Mi amor fue una flor
  14. Vals en re bemol
  15. Apasionado
  16. Amorosa
  17. Ahi viene el chino
  18. Al fin te vi
  19. Por que te vas?
  20. Mientras yo comia maullaba un gato
  21. Por que te vas?
  22. Amorosa
  23. Los minstrels
  24. No hables mas
  25. Dame tu amor
  26. Vals en re bemol
  27. La 32
  28. Mis tristezas
  29. En tres por cuatro
  30. Munequita
  31. Burlesca
  32. La paloma
  33. Music Box

Amazon.com

This collection includes Ernesto Lecuona's complete 1954 recordings plus a series of 78s made in 1927-28. Ten of the recordings were previously unreleased. This is a lot of lightweight Cuban piano music to deal with at once, but it's definitely worth doing. Lecuona's music, which is having a major revival, may not be important. But it's consistently charming and entertaining. The 78s, which sound surprisingly good, reveal even more of a virtuoso than do the later recordings, but throughout we hear playing that expresses the spirit of the music extremely well. And yes, the famous Malagueña is here, sounding very sexy. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona Plays Lecuona.......2007-05-12

Oh Boy! What can I tell you about this magnificent collection of musical jewels from our Maestro Lecuona. I bought the original Long Playing Record back in the 50's in my country.
I purchased it again shortly after my arrival to the US, and I was lucky enough to buy it on DVD from Amazon, once I found out they had it.

Joseph L. Alcover
Miami, FL

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!.......2005-08-17

In my opinion this is one of the best CD's from Lacuona, Most of his piano compositions are recorded here (original ones), What, Ms. Leslie Gerber forgot to mention is that Mr.Lecuona was a band leader,"Lecuona and the Cuban Boys", remembers him? Or maybe she does not have sufficient information about him. The music from Lecuona still is very well alive today. I came across his recordings on my own, no one ever told me about this great pianist. I happened to hear the Malague?a by another great Cuban composer and band leader Perez Prado (The Real Mambo King) in one of his albums and Lecuona was the author. That got me interested in him. I'm pretty sure that Ms.Leslie Gerber does not mean any harm trying to put this composer down. It's just that maybe all she knows is Gerber baby food stuff!

4 out of 5 stars The Cuban Chopin.......2004-06-18

What a great album and great value. There is music here that will make you smile, break your heart, inspire you, and Lecuona's skill is breathtaking. If you enjoy classical piano music (with a Cuban/Spanish influence), you'll love this. No, it doesn't display the virtuosity, complexity or seriousness of Lizst, Chopin or Beethoven, but it's fun, beautiful, dramatic yet accessible. You'll love it.

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . ........2002-10-16

I feel compelled to identify myself first. I am Cuban born who arrived in the US in 1960 at the age of 16 years old. I am a US citizen since 1965 and a US Army Veteran of Viet Nam. I will die defending the right Ms. Leslie Garber has of expresing her opinions. But what I will not condone is her ignorance. To say that Lecuona writes "lightweight Cuban piano music" and that "Lecuona's music may not be important" is to show ignorance. A musician that composes GREAT music in several genres of the music world, a musician that in all genres has highly succesful pieces, and, a musician that after many years, (70-80 years) is still heard and admired can not be called other than MUSICAL GENIOUS and a CLASSICAL MUSICIAN. His music is so beautiful that it will live forever. From his Afro-Cuban compositions, to his romantic popular boleros, to his valses, to his Zarzuelas, Lecuona demonstrates once and again, time after time his immense musical talent. His Afro-Cuban "Cafetal", his romantic boleros "Noche Azul" and "Amapola", His vibrant and colorful "Comparsa" and "Andalucia", his classical Valses, just to mention a few things, makes Lecuona to stand together with the great musicians of the world. The fact that Hollywood made a film around "Estas en mi corazon" and that great singers, like Placido Domingo, want to sing Lecuona's music speaks immensely well of Lecuona/s greatness. The fact the popular instrumental orchestras like Faith, Conniff, Mantovani, Cugat have arranged and interpreted a lot of Lecuona's music also says a lot about Lecuona's versatility in his work. Lecuona is probably important to many millions of people and his music is certainly not lightweight. And if the only thing Ms. Garber can say about "Malaguena" is that "it sounds very sexy" is to demonstrate that she does not know a thing about music. It definitely does not give her the priviledge of commenting about Lecuona's music.

5 out of 5 stars LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT.......2002-02-27

Lecuona is one of the most important composers of Latin-America. He is by no means the "unimportant" and "lightweight" Leslie Gerber (whomever that may be) claims, having been hailed for performances of his earlier (and "less mature") works by the likes of Maurice Ravel.

In my opinion the highlight of the set is the devilish "La 32". It's also interesting to compare his interpretations of the same works at different times in his career, like the two recordings of "Por que te vas?" and "Amorosa", especially keeping in mind that Lecuona seldom notated and improvised quite frequently, leaving the transcription work to his students.

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