La Colecciõn Cubana

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Led by bassist and composer Juan Formell, the group Los Van Van--a sort of neo-charanga, the typical violin and flute ensemble--has been perhaps the most influential group in contemporary Cuban popular music for the past 30 years. Some of the group's innovations, especially in the refined updating of traditional rhythms with a pop and rock sensibility, are in evidence in this collection, which features mostly songs recorded in the 1980s and early 1990s. (Don't look for much more information than that in the accompanying booklet.) This is a group that can groove implacably and keep a light, sensual swing. Check out "Por Encima de Nivel," "Sera Que Se Acabo," or "Muevete." This is irresistible dance music--but also worth a close listen. --Fernando Gonzalez

Product Description
For Thirty Years Los Van Van have Been at the Forefront of Cuban Music with their Thrilling Fusion of Traditional Rhythms and Modern Rock. They Called it "Songo" and it Changed the Face of Modern Cuban Music. Today Los Van Van Are a Much Loved Musical Institution and an Integral Part of the Cuban Cultural Landscape. But above all this is Music for Dancing, as Sensuous, Swaying and Exuberant as a Steamy Havana Night ... --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

La Colecciõn Cubana,Los Van Van,Music Club,Afro-Cuban,Charanga,Cuba,Cuban,Int'l & World Music,Latin Continuum,Latin Music,Pop,Salsa,Tropical
Granados: The Complete Piano Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Granados Complete Piano Works played by Martin Jones
Granados: The Complete Piano Music

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
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ASIN: B00005KCA8
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Cartas De Amor: No.1
  2. Cartas De Amor: No.2
  3. Cartas De Amor: No.3
  4. Cartas De Amor: No.4
  5. Valses Intimos: Intro
  6. Valses Intimos: No.1
  7. Valses Intimos: No.2
  8. Valses Intimos: No.3
  9. Valses Intimos: No.4
  10. Valses Intimos: No.5
  11. Valses Intimos: No.6
  12. Valses Intimos: No.7
  13. Valses Intimos: No.8 Presto
  14. Rapsodia Aragonesa
  15. Cuentos De La Juventud: Dedicatoria
  16. Cuentos De La Juventud: La Mendiga
  17. Cuentos De La Juventud: Cancion De Mayo
  18. Cuentos De La Juventud: Cuento Viejo
  19. Cuentos De La Juventud: Viniendo De La Fuente
  20. Cuentos De La Juventud: (Untitled)
  21. Cuentos De La Juventud: Recuerdos De La Infancia
  22. Cuentos De La Juventud: El Fantasma
  23. Cuentos De La Juventud: La Huerfana
  24. Cuentos De La Juventud: Marcha
  25. Dos Impromtus: No.1
  26. Dos Impromtus: No.2
  27. Escenas Poeticas I: Berceuse
  28. Escenas Poeticas I: Eva Y Walter
  29. Escenas Poeticas I: Danza De La Rosa

Tracks:

  1. Los Majos Enamorados Part I: Los Requiebros
  2. Los Majos Enamorados Part I: Coloquio En La Reja
  3. Los Majos Enamorados Part I: El Fandango De Candil
  4. Los Majos Enamorados Part I: Quejas, O La Maja Y El Ruisenor
  5. Libro De Horas: En El Jardin
  6. Libro De Horas: El Invierno
  7. Libro De Horas: Al Suplicio
  8. Elisenda
  9. Los Majos Enamorados Part II: El Amor Y La Muerte
  10. Los Majos Enamorados Part II: Epilogo, O Ser Del Espectro

Tracks:

  1. Paisaje
  2. A La Cubana: No.1
  3. A La Cubana: No.2
  4. Danzas Espanolas: Danza Lenta
  5. Danzas Espanolas: Sardana
  6. Marche Militaire
  7. Valse De Conc
  8. El Pelele (Goyesca)
  9. Goyescas: Intermezzo
  10. Capricho Espanol
  11. Carezza: Vals
  12. Bocetos: Despertar Del Cazador
  13. Bocetos: El Hada Y El Nino
  14. Bocetos: Vals Muy Lento
  15. Bocetos: La Campana De La Tarde
  16. Paises Sonados

Tracks:

  1. Escenas Poeticas II: Recuerdo De Paises Lejanos
  2. Escenas Poeticas II: El Angel De Los Claustros
  3. Escenas Poeticas II: Cancion De Margarita
  4. Escenas Poeticas II: Suenos Del Poeta
  5. Allegro De Concierto
  6. Escenas Romanticas: I. Mazurka - Poco Lento Con Abandono
  7. Escenas Romanticas: II. Berceuse - Lento
  8. Escenas Romanticas: III. Lento - Con Extasis
  9. Escenas Romanticas: IV. Allegretto
  10. Escenas Romanticas: V. Allegro Appassionato
  11. Escenas Romanticas: VI. Epilogo - Andantinto Spianato - Con Exaltacion Poetica
  12. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: Prld?
  13. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: I. Anoranza
  14. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: II. Ecos De La Parranda
  15. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: III. Vascongada
  16. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: IV. Marcha Oriental
  17. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: V. Zambra
  18. Seis Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanolas: VI. Zapateado

Tracks:

  1. Barcorola
  2. 12 Danzas Espanolas: I. Galante
  3. 12 Danzas Espanolas: II. Orientale
  4. 12 Danzas Espanolas: III. Fandango
  5. 12 Danzas Espanolas: IV. Villanesca
  6. 12 Danzas Espanolas: V. Andaluza
  7. 12 Danzas Espanolas: VI. Rondalla Aragonesa
  8. 12 Danzas Espanolas: VII. Valenciana
  9. 12 Danzas Espanolas: VIII. Sardana
  10. 12 Danzas Espanolas: IX. Romantica
  11. 12 Danzas Espanolas: X. Melancolica
  12. 12 Danzas Espanolas: XI. Arabesca
  13. 12 Danzas Espanolas: XII. Bolero

Tracks:

  1. Danza Caracteristica
  2. Dos Gavotas: No.1
  3. Dos Gavotas: No.2
  4. Mazurka
  5. Moresque Y Cancion Arabe: Moresque
  6. Moresque Y Cancion Arabe: Cancion Arabe
  7. Oriental, Cancion, Variada, Intermedio Y Final
  8. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Tema
  9. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Var I
  10. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Var II
  11. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Var III
  12. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Var IV
  13. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: I. Final
  14. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: II.
  15. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: III. El Caminate
  16. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: IV. Pastoral
  17. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: V. La Ultima Pavana
  18. Seis Estudios Espresivos En Forma De Piezas Faciles: VI. Maria
  19. Estudio
  20. Reverie (Improvisation)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Granados Complete Piano Works played by Martin Jones.......2003-04-26

This is a fantastic set played beautifully by Martin Jones. All this at a very reasonable price.
La Coleccion Cubana
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • As always, Portuondo at her best!
La Coleccion Cubana
Omara Portuondo
Manufacturer: Nascente
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WII1
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Echale Salsita
  2. En Nosotros
  3. Yo Como Candela
  4. Le Dije a Una Rosa
  5. Siboney
  6. Y Tu Que Has Hecho
  7. Como un Milagro
  8. Evocacion
  9. Dos Gardenias
  10. La Ultima Noche
  11. Lo Que Me Queda Por Vivir
  12. Alli
  13. Besame Mucho
  14. Ya No Me Quieres
  15. Y Has de Llegar
  16. Guajira Guantanamera

Album Details

One of the Greatest Treasures of Cuban Music for More Than Half of a Century.compiled From the Vaults of Cuban State-owned Record Company Egrem is the Velvety Voice of the Woman They Call Cuba's Edith Piaff.this Set Collects the Best of These Recordings.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars As always, Portuondo at her best!.......2007-01-26

One of my favorite Cubana Jazz singers, Omara Portuondo outdoes herself again on this cd!!! Gracias Omara!
La Colecciõn Cubana
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Los Van Van CD
La Colecciõn Cubana
Los Van Van
Manufacturer: Nascente
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JB0L
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

  1. Por Encima del Nivrl (Sandungueira)
  2. Hablo Claro Camara
  3. De 5 a 7
  4. Sera Que Se Acabo
  5. Cuentame
  6. Calla
  7. Habana No Aguanta Mas
  8. De la Habana a Matanzas
  9. Anda, Ven y Muevete
  10. Liegada
  11. Se Cambia el Turno
  12. Necero No Tiene Na

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Led by bassist and composer Juan Formell, the group Los Van Van--a sort of neo-charanga, the typical violin and flute ensemble--has been perhaps the most influential group in contemporary Cuban popular music for the past 30 years. Some of the group's innovations, especially in the refined updating of traditional rhythms with a pop and rock sensibility, are in evidence in this collection, which features mostly songs recorded in the 1980s and early 1990s. (Don't look for much more information than that in the accompanying booklet.) This is a group that can groove implacably and keep a light, sensual swing. Check out "Por Encima de Nivel," "Sera Que Se Acabo," or "Muevete." This is irresistible dance music--but also worth a close listen. --Fernando Gonzalez

Album Details

For Thirty Years Los Van Van have Been at the Forefront of Cuban Music with their Thrilling Fusion of Traditional Rhythms and Modern Rock. They Called it "Songo" and it Changed the Face of Modern Cuban Music. Today Los Van Van Are a Much Loved Musical Institution and an Integral Part of the Cuban Cultural Landscape. But above all this is Music for Dancing, as Sensuous, Swaying and Exuberant as a Steamy Havana Night ...

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Los Van Van CD.......2000-06-16

If you're only going to buy one CD by Los Van Van, this is the one to get. The songs, "De a 7", "Calla", and "Anda, Ven y Muevete" are especially good.
La Coleccion Cubana
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • An enjoyable collection of music.
  • OK but not my favorite of Beny
  • Best single Beny More CD available
  • Not the best of More.
La Coleccion Cubana
Beny Moré
Manufacturer: Music Club
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009Q2C
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

  1. Yiri Yiri Bon
  2. San Fernando
  3. Encantado De La Vida
  4. Mamboletas
  5. Cuando Quieras Volver
  6. Bombon De Pollo
  7. Donde Estabas Tu
  8. Barbaro Del Ritmo
  9. Por Una Madre
  10. Tocineta
  11. Que Te Pasa Jose
  12. Babarabatiri
  13. Salomon
  14. Tratame Como Soy
  15. La Maricutana
  16. Loca Pasion

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This package is saturated with the Cuba of the 1950s, from the vintage taxi on the cover to the seminal mambo recordings made by the style's inventor. Moré's endless innovations are displayed here in any number of changes he executes on the music, varying tempos from ultrabrisk ("Mamboletas") to balladic ("Cuando Quieras Volver"), all the while emoting over one of the hottest bands ever to emerge from the country. A listen to La Colección Cubana will make you understand why they called Moré the Wild Man of Rhythm. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An enjoyable collection of music........2001-04-17

Although I admit that I am new to the music of Beny More, I really like this CD. Perhaps, as some of the other reviewers seem to indicate, this is not the best showcase of More's music, but if you are new to Latino music, especially Cuban, this is probably a good place to start.

Each track has some variation in it, so that you don't feel like you're listening to the same thing over and over. All of the songs have a wonderful old sound to them, bringing to mind the music of the old dance clubs of the 1940s and 1950s. If you are considering buying this CD, the music in this collection reminds me a great deal of the music of Desi Arnaz, which he sometimes performed on the "I Love Lucy Show," only this is far better.

3 out of 5 stars OK but not my favorite of Beny.......2000-09-21

This CD is OK but I disagree with a previous reviewer (agree with another one); this CD is by far not the best of Beny. I recommend the BMG Tropical Series "The Very Best of Beny More", Vol. 1 and 2, not only in song selections but in recording quality. I grew up in Cuba in the 50's and playing those two CDs is like going back to my teens listening to Beny on the radio. WOW....

4 out of 5 stars Best single Beny More CD available.......2000-08-18

Good (although unadventurous) selection of Beny's mambos and boleros at a reasonable price. Those wanting more will have to look at the discs on BMG Tropical (but be quick: BMG are not supporting this label very well) or else, if you want the very early material with Perez Prado, on Tumbao. For that fifth star: Beny's immortal recording of Como Fue, recently resurrected by Ibrahim Ferrer, and how about Dolor Karabali, Beny's own favourite recording?

2 out of 5 stars Not the best of More........2000-06-07

I purchased this collection thinking it was similar to a tape I had of More's best hits. It was a bit ironic to see that More's best hits are not in this collection.

The only ones I really cared for are track 14 and 16. The rest are just too monotonous, although original.

If you buy this CD and listen to More for the first time, you are sure to miss out on the best of his works--not included here!
Cuba Eterno: La Coleccion Cubana
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Music I grew up with........
Cuba Eterno: La Coleccion Cubana
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Music Club
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I0D6
Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

  1. Guajira Guatanamera - Grupo Raison
  2. El Manisero - Abelardo Barroso Y LA Orquesta Sensasion
  3. Babalu - Caridad Hierrzuelo
  4. Son Para Los Rumberos - Turquino
  5. Rico Vacilon - Orquesta America
  6. Siboney - Bebo Valdes
  7. Cachita - Orquesta Aragon
  8. La Enganodora - Orquesta America
  9. Frenesi - Tito Gomez Con La Orquesta Riverside
  10. Magdalena - Conjunto Casino
  11. Son De La Loma - Conjunto Los Naran Jos
  12. Cuando Quieras Volver - Beny More
  13. Alto Songo - Miguelito Cuni/Felix Chappottin/Luis Martinez Grinan
  14. Para Vigo Me Voy - Cojunto Caney
  15. El Bodeguero - Chico O'Farrill

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Despite the U.S. embargo on Cuba--or perhaps because of the forbidden-fruit factor--the music of America's island neighbor is undergoing an upsurge in popularity that rivals the Latin-music heyday of the '50s. For the most part lacking the mainstream music industry's tools--high-tech studios, marketing surveys, pop charts, and ownership by multinational corporations--Cuba has remained free of pressures to bow to the economic bottom line and of the dull homogenization that often results from too much attention paid to profits. In other words, Cuban musicians may be poor but they are free to make music for its own sake. This collection presents a history of Cuban musical creativity from the acoustic country form known as the guajira--represented here by Grupo Raison's authentic-yet-jazz-infused rendering of "Guajira Guantanamera"--through other classic forms that have been diluted over the decades by American handlers--the son, danzon, bolero, mambo, and cha-cha, which was invented by violinist Enrique Jorrin. His "La Enganadora (The Cheat)" was recorded by Orquesta America in 1953, and that track appears here, along with "Cuando Quieras Volver," by the great bandleader Beny More--known as "the barbarian of rhythm" and the real mambo king. As the multinationals continue to pave over a world of idiosyncratic delights with giant theme parks, fast-food chains, and mega-stores, sets like this collection of musical artifacts seem all the more precious. Elena Oumano

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music I grew up with...............1999-10-20

Sounds from this cd filled the store I was visiting and I was instantly returned to my childhood in Habana. A good mix of different styles with the flavor of what cuban music was prior to 1959! If you lived in Cuba before Castro you are sure to enjoy this cd. It touched my roots! If you left Cuba very young....this is the music we heard on the radio and danced to All the time. "Babalu" and "EL Manisero" are classics. "Me lo dijo Adela" would have made the collection complete. If you liked "the Buena Vista Social Club" cd, you will love "Cuba Eterno"
La Coleccion Cubana
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    La Coleccion Cubana
    Compay Segundo
    Manufacturer: Nascente
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000C0FCQ
    Release Date: 2003-09-02

    Tracks:

    1. Me Drias Que Sabroso
    2. Francisco Guaybal
    3. Macusa
    4. My Linda Guajira
    5. Jardinero de Amor
    6. Mi Calderito
    7. Alli Donde Tu Sabes
    8. Gallo E'jando
    9. Huellas del Pasado
    10. Maria en la Playa
    11. Pobre Corazon
    12. San Luisera
    13. Casabe y Macho
    14. Filiberto
    15. Calabaza
    16. Baja y Tapa la Olla
    17. Juramento
    18. Te Apartas de Mi
    Cuba Eterno: La Coleccion Cubana
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      Cuba Eterno: La Coleccion Cubana
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Nascente
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000JB0Q
      Release Date: 2006-02-14

      Tracks:

      1. Guajira Guantanamera - Grupo Rais
      2. Manisero - Abelardo Barroso Y la Sensacion
      3. Babalu - Caridad Hierrezuelo
      4. Son Para los Rumberos - Turquino
      5. Rico Vacilon - Orquesta Amca
      6. Siboney - Bebo Vald
      7. Cachita - Orquesta Arag
      8. Engara - Orquesta Amca
      9. Frenesi - Tito Gomez
      10. Magdalena - Conjunto Casino
      11. Son de la Loma - Los Naranjos
      12. Cuando Quieras Volver - Beny Mor
      13. Alto Songo - Felix Chappottin, Miguelito Cuni, Luis Martinez Gri
      14. Para Vigo Me Voy - Conjunto Caney
      15. Bodeguero - Chico O'Farrill

      Album Details

      Presenting Cuba's Favourite Songs - Timeless Recordings of Rhythm, Passion and Melody that have Entranced Audiences for Generations. Cuba Eterno features an All-star Cast Including Beny Moré, Bebo Valdes, Orquesta America and Orquesta Aragon.
      La Colecciõn Cubana
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The Best Los Van Van CD
      La Colecciõn Cubana
      Los Van Van
      Manufacturer: Music Club
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      CubaCuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      Afro-CubanAfro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00000DBTX
      Release Date: 1998-11-17

      Tracks:

      1. Por Encima Del Nivel (Sandungueira)
      2. Hablo Claro Camara
      3. De 5 A 7
      4. Sera Que Se Acabo
      5. Cuentame
      6. Calla
      7. La Habana No Aguanta Mas
      8. De La Habana A Matanzas
      9. Anda, Ven Y Muevete
      10. Llegada
      11. Se Cambia El Turno
      12. El Necero No Tiene Na

      Amazon.com essential recording

      Led by bassist and composer Juan Formell, the group Los Van Van--a sort of neo-charanga, the typical violin and flute ensemble--has been perhaps the most influential group in contemporary Cuban popular music for the past 30 years. Some of the group's innovations, especially in the refined updating of traditional rhythms with a pop and rock sensibility, are in evidence in this collection, which features mostly songs recorded in the 1980s and early 1990s. (Don't look for much more information than that in the accompanying booklet.) This is a group that can groove implacably and keep a light, sensual swing. Check out "Por Encima de Nivel," "Sera Que Se Acabo," or "Muevete." This is irresistible dance music--but also worth a close listen. --Fernando Gonzalez

      Album Details

      For Thirty Years Los Van Van have Been at the Forefront of Cuban Music with their Thrilling Fusion of Traditional Rhythms and Modern Rock. They Called it "Songo" and it Changed the Face of Modern Cuban Music. Today Los Van Van Are a Much Loved Musical Institution and an Integral Part of the Cuban Cultural Landscape. But above all this is Music for Dancing, as Sensuous, Swaying and Exuberant as a Steamy Havana Night ...

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The Best Los Van Van CD.......2000-06-16

      If you're only going to buy one CD by Los Van Van, this is the one to get. The songs, "De a 7", "Calla", and "Anda, Ven y Muevete" are especially good.
      La Coleccion Cubana
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        La Coleccion Cubana
        Compay Segundo
        Manufacturer: Nascente
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B000059N2F
        Release Date: 2003-08-05

        Tracks:

        1. Me Drias Que Sabroso
        2. Francisco Guaybal
        3. Macusa
        4. My Linda Guajira
        5. Jardinero de Amor
        6. Mi Calderito
        7. Alli Donde Tu Sabes
        8. Gallo E'jando
        9. Huellas del Pasado
        10. Maria en la Playa
        11. Pobre Corazon
        12. San Luisera
        13. Casabe y Macho
        14. Filiberto
        15. Calabaza
        16. Baja y Tapa la Olla
        17. Juramento
        18. Te Apartas de Mi

        Album Description

        UK compilation for the legendary Cuban guitarist and star of 'The Buena Vista Social Club'. The 92 year old Cuban maestro has been a star on the famous island since the 1930's. 18 tracks, over 58 minutes. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

        Album Details

        The Late 92-year Old Cuban Maestro Has Been a Star on the Famous Island Since the 1930's, Performing the "Santiago Sound" on his Trademark Acoustic Guitar (The 'armonico'). He was One of the Star Performers on the Buena Vista Social Club Album and also Appeared in the Wim Wenders Movie of the Same Name. "la Coleccion Cubana" features a Career-spanning Set of Classic Recordings Taken from the Legendary State-owned Label, Egrem.
        Cuba Esencial-La Coleccion Cubana
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          Cuba Esencial-La Coleccion Cubana

          Manufacturer: Nascente (england)
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          CubaCuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000DET54
          Release Date: 2003-05-20

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