| 1. Los Garceros |
| 2. El Cascabel |
| 3. Cancion del Mimbÿ |
| 4. El Preso Numero Nueve |
| 5. Alma, Corazon y Vida |
| 6. Una Moneda le Di |
| 7. Al Bohio |
| 8. Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir |
| 9. Fado Corrido de Coimbra |
| 10. Malagueña |
| 11. Bamba |
| 12. On Magical Island |
| 13. Never Cry |
| 14. What Did I Do to Make You Go Away |
| 15. I Don't Want You Back |
| 16. Manuella |
| 17. Mambo Brazileiro |
| 18. Loves from the Past |
| 19. My Joy |
| 20. For Ever, My Little One |
Latin,George Dalaras,EMI Int'l,Greek,Int'l & World Music,Laika,Pop,World Music
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El Cantante
Marc Anthony Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000ROALCG Release Date: 2007-07-24 |
Tracks:
- El Cantante
- Mi Gente
- Escandalo
- Aguanile
- Che Che Cole
- El Dia De Mi Suerte
- Que Lio
- Quitate
- Todo Tiene Su Final
- Toma De Mi
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There will likely be lots of scoffing at Marc Anthony's interpretation--both on disc and onscreen--of late salsa singer Hector Lavoe. But let's not forget that Anthony is a salsa superstar in his own right. He has anchored some of the genre's most thrilling moments and has taken salsa to audiences not normally exposed to the sweltering sound. The El Cantante soundtrack is a solid effort, notable for Anthony's dedication to recreating Lavoe's distinct delivery and phrasing. He puts aside his own emotive stylings for a more subdued performance on several tracks, including the celebratory "Mi Gente" and the mournful "Escandalo." Anthony is virtually unrecognizable during "Che Che Cole," "Quitate," and the standout "Que Lio," which makes the project all the more intriguing. Jennifer Lopez, Anthony's wife in real life and onscreen in El Cantante, croons pensive closing ballad "Toma de Mi." Even without the film, the soundtrack stands as an earnest homage to a tragic icon. --Joey GuerraAlbum Description
Over 10 million albums sold worldwide. Awarded over 12 Latin and standard gold and platinum certifications by the RIAA. Has won a total of 16 "Premino Lo Nuestro" Awards in the span of his career. Holding the record of winning the most "Premios Lo Nuestro" Awards of all artist. Marc Anthony first single will be "Mi Gente" distributed on June 7th. Radio impact date: June 12th. Two versions will be available. Radio contests around album release date. Radio VIP will be invited on May 16th and May 24th to the movie screening in New York.Customer Reviews:
el cantante.......2007-08-07
Buena Banda Sonora De La Pelicula.......2007-08-04
*** Great Songs Re-Made... Not Quite the Same! ***.......2007-08-04
Hector Lavoe had an undeniable talent captivating the audiences with not only his voice, but his personal style back in the 70's and early 80's... Let's face it, there will never be music like Lavoe's (which is also true for all the other big "Salsa Gorda" Soneros - e.g. Tito Rodriguez, Ismael Rivera, Tito Puente, just to mention a few) - Even though I believe Mark Anthony did a great job acting in Hector's capacity (I realized this after seeing the film), Hector's music is still unparalleled today and always will be (which should not be unexpected). Objectively speaking, these songs make more sense in the movie than they do when put together as a standalone compact-disc. For my everyday listening and dancing leisure, I would much rather enjoy the unadulterated Lavoe's originals (which I do not think is particularly unexpected).
What I really expected from Mark Anthony was for him to incorporate some of his own flavor into this production. Mark Anthony is gifted in his own ways, and he should have allowed for this album to stand-out by being a little bit more like himself. Should he have done this, we would have ended up with one of the best salsa CD's ever - After all, this was a great opportunity for Mark to interpret, and not just imitate, during the remaking of some of yesterday's most-treasured salsa classics while concurrently allowing himself to reach today's "newer" salsa crowds... And as far as us consumers go - Why buy a less-than-perfect replica, when you can listen to the crème de la crème - which has stood the test of time?
Overall, this CD lacks originality and since Mark's intentions were to mirror Lavoe verbatim, I should write my evaluation with that in mind... And no, there is no Mark Lavoe.
Some extremely HOT music........2007-08-01
Great soundtrack...up until track 10!.......2007-07-30
...up until track 10! I really, REALLY wish hubby Marc would be honest with Jen and tell her SHE CAN'T SING! A well written song with a HORRIBLE singer, brings this CD down from 5 stars to a 3! Talk about buzz kill.
A high recommend, if you can somehow edit out the 10th track.
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El Cantante: The Originals
Héctor Lavoe Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000R7I33W Release Date: 2007-07-03 |
Tracks:
- El Cantante
- Mi Gente
- Che Che Colé
- Periódico De Ayer
- El Dia De Suerte
- Qué Lío
- Aguanile
- Todo Tiene Su Final
- Tú Bien Lo Sabes
- Plato De Segunda Mesa
- No Hay Quién Te Aguante
- Paraíso de Dulzura
- Lloré
- Mi Gente (Louie Vega EOL Remix-Radio Edit)
Album Description
El Cantante - The Originals - Hector LavoeHéctor Lavoe continues to be the source of tributes, covers, drama, and films. This collection of carefully remastered original songs affirms that the attention is well deserved. It features some of the classic hits he recorded together with Willie Colon. The influence of Lavoe will continue to be felt in the Latin music world, but nothing beats listening to this remastered original.
Héctor Lavoe siempre será una fuente de tributos, álbumes, portadas, obras de teatro, y pelÃculas. Esta colección de temas originales remasterizados otorgan la atención que se merece el gran cantante. Adicionalmente, contiene canciones clásicas que grabo con Willie Colon. La comunidad latina continuara sintiendo el impacto de Lavoe, pero en realidad, no hay nada mejor que escuchar este álbum original remasterizado.
Customer Reviews:
Very Good... but windows does not display titles correctly.......2007-07-12
I also like Dia de Suerte. How the chorus begins at "destiempo"... had not noticed it? uhmm.
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Insomniac
Enrique Iglesias Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000Q364M4 Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Ring My Bells
- Push
- Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)
- Somebody's Me
- On Top Of You
- Tired Of Being Sorry
- Miss You
- Wish I Was Your Lover
- Little Girl
- Stay Here Tonight
- Sweet Isabel
- Don't You Forget About Me
- Dimelo
- Alguien Soy Yo
- Amigo Vulnerable
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After three years of tossing and turning in anticipation of a new Enrique Iglesias disc, fans of the Latin superstar may find themselves losing still more sleep over early reviews that take Insomniac to task for straying too far from the sound that launched him to the loverman stratosphere. No need, though. Despite the presence of Lil' Wayne on the ultra-steamy, street-edged "Push" and some unapologetically catchy pop tunes any male singer, ethnicity aside, could have fun with ("Do You Know," for example, and "Tired of Being Sorry," a Ringside re-tread), white-hot machismo and Latin charm permeate Insomniac reliably. "Little Girl" sends out liquid-eyed outpourings of love to the ladies, "Don't You Forget About Me" delivers a sweet lament over a melting guitar line, and three late Spanish-language tracks--though they're just translations of English versions that preceded them--manage to lift the whole thing into a romantic shangri-la. If it's a peppier shangri-la than normal, chalk it up to No-Doz; Iglesias admits in the liner notes that he, himself, is the insomniac the disc was named for. --Tammy La GorceAlbum Description
Enrique Iglesias has sold 40 million albums in a little over a decade, becoming one of the most successful artists in the history of popular music. He has spent the past three years crafting his latest album.Entitled "Insomniac," a humorous nod to Enrique's sleepless nights and obsessive artistic persona, the record is clearly the most ambitious project of his phenomenal career.
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous.......2007-08-01
Insomniac CD.......2007-07-29
check this stuff from europe.......2007-07-24
great.......2007-07-16
Very happy.......2007-07-15
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz , Joao Gilberto , and Astrud Gilberto Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000047CX Release Date: 1997-05-20 |
Tracks:
- The Girl From Ipanema
- Doralice
- Para Machuchar Meu Coracao
- Desafinado (Off Key)
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
- So Danco Samba
- O Grande Amor
- Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)
- The Girl From Ipanema - 45 RPM Issue
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars) - 45 RPM Issue
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Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano, not only yielded the hit "Girl from Ipanema" (sung by Astrud Gilberto, the guitarist's wife, who had no professional experience) but also "Corcovado" ("Quiet Night")--an instant standard, and the definitive version of "Desafinado." Getz/Gilberto spent 96 weeks in the charts and won four Grammys. It remains one of those rare cases in popular music where commercial success matches artistic merit. Bossa nova's "cool" aesthetic--with its understated rhythms, rich harmonies, and slightly detached delivery--had been influenced, in part, by cool jazz. Gilberto in particular was a Stan Getz fan. Getz, with his lyricism, the bittersweet longing in his sound, and his restrained but strong swing, was the perfect fit. His lines, at once decisive and evanescent, focus the rest of the group's performance without overpowering. A classic. --Fernando GonzalezCustomer Reviews:
It just doesn't get any better.............2007-06-30
There are conflicting stories as to how this recording, or, at least, Astrud Gilberto's part in it, came to be. At this distance in time, who cares? The late Stan Getz was said to be an unpleasant man. Who cares? He was, you see, a genius, who played the sax like nobody before, or since. Astrud Gilberto supports some political causes that I can't stand. Who cares? She's the prototype of a whole genre...another may be a little prettier, or have a little better voice, but Astrud is still "the original"; all others are copies. Music and politics shouldn't mix, anyway.
Here we have a collection of talent in one place not equaled till "The Blues Brothers". Besides Getz and Astrud, we have Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud's then husband, Joao. Great music, well played, and recorded to perfection. EVERYBODY needs at least one copy of this.
Every Collector's Must Have!.......2007-06-08
Beautiful.......2007-05-22
View fom Sugarloaf Mountain.......2007-03-14
Riding at Full Throttle on Top of Bossa Nova!.......2007-02-17
The present CD was recorded in 1963 when Bossa Nova was the "new thing" mixing with Jazz and conquering USA.
Three geniuses, Joao Gilberto (guitar and vocals), Stan Getz (tenor saxophone) and "Tom" Jobim (piano and composer of eight of the ten musical pieces in the CD) join and mix their efforts to give the audience an outstanding performance.
On top of all that Astrud Gilberto sang "Girl from Ipanema" (she had never before performed professionally) and became instantly a star.
Sebastiao Neto bass and Milton Banana drums complete the musical team.
"Girl from Ipanema" make you feel being at the wonderful Ipanema Beach surrounded by the loveliest girls in the world (believe me, I've been there). Astrud's voice is just unbelievable.
I recommend hearing, enjoying and comparing this song's version with the one recorded in 1967 by Sinatra and Jobim.
"Corcovado" aka "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" evokes those wonderful starred nights from Rio de Janeiro, with all their sensual appeal, hearing soft guitar music. Getz's saxophone phrasing is just from another world!
"Para Machucar Meu Coracao" ("To Hurt my Heart" authored by Ary Barroso) is the story of a love affaire gone sour. Joao Gilberto's voice is able to express heartrending pain.
This CD is one of the Top Popular Music in my personal selection, tied up with before mentioned Jobim-Sinatra. I recommend it warmly!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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Buena Vista Social Club
Ry Cooder , Ibrahim Ferrar , Ruben Gonzalez , Compay Segundo , and Omara Portuondo Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005J56 Release Date: 1997-09-16 |
Tracks:
- Chan Chan
- De Camino A La Vereda
- El Cuarto De Tula
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Dos Gardenias
- Y Tu Que Has Hecho
- Veinte Anos
- El Carretero
- Candela
- Amor De Loca Juventud
- Orgullecida
- Murmullo
- Buena Vista Social Club
- La Bayamesa
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Ry Cooder's name has helped bring attention to this session, but it's the veteran Cuban son musicians who make this album really special. Reminiscent of Ellington in its scope and sense of hushed romanticism, Buena Vista Social Club is that rare meld of quietude and intensity; while the players sound laid-back, they're putting forth very alive music, a reminder that aging doesn't mean taking to bed. Barbarito Torres's laoud solo on "El Cuarto de Tula" is both more blinding and more tasteful than any guitar showcase on any recent rock album; a quote from "Stormy Weather" and some very distinct parallels to Hawaiian styles remind us of why it's called "world music." --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Nice cuban music.......2007-03-15
I should add that I speak Spanish fairly well and therefore understand the lyrics, and am generally an enthusiast of Hispanic culture and music. The story of this worthy project and how this was recorded are interesting and I suspect some reviewers are moved more by sentiment than just on the merits of the music, some of which seems very middle-of-the-road to me, albeit pleasant enough for casual listening.
Cubano Revisited.......2007-02-12
Ry Cooder With All Star Cuban Band.......2007-02-02
Buena Vista Social Club Classic.......2007-01-16
For those of you who have never listened to this style of music, don't just listen to it once as you could compare it to the first 3 olives you have ever eaten.
The first one shocks your taste with a layered complexity that is both sharp and mellow, leaving you with a look on your face that says "what just happened?".
The second takes you back to the memory of your first taste, and enjoying re-living the sensation, you start looking for more.
The third confirms your interests and instils an infatuation with something unique, powerful, and good for the heart and soul, that will be played over and over again.
Absolutely fantastic!.......2007-01-11
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Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba
Various Artists Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000J23416 Release Date: 2006-11-14 |
Tracks:
- COLDPLAY - Clocks
- JACK JOHNSON - Better Together
- ARCTIC MONKEYS - Dancing Shoes
- DIDO and FAITHLESS - One Step Too Far
- IBRAHIM FERRER - As Time Goes By
- U2 with COCO FREEMAN - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- MAROON 5 - She Will Be Loved
- KAISER CHIEFS - Modern Way
- OMARA PORTUONDO - Killing Me Softly
- VANYA and RDM featuring QUINCY JONES - Ai No Corrida
- STING - Fragilidad
- VANYA and RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO - Don't Know Why
- AQUILA ROSE and IDANIA VALDEZ - Hotel Buena Vista
- FRANZ FERDINAND - The Dark Of The Matinee
- LELE featuring RADIOHEAD - High And Dry
- IBRAHIM FERRER - Casablanca (As Time Goes By)
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Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina RodenAmazon.com
Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina RodenAlbum Description
This unique compilation project brings together the legendary musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club & some of today's most popular music stars Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dido, Franz Ferdinand, Sting, Bono, Radiohead among others, performing collaborations of some of their classic hits.Customer Reviews:
Great spin on contemporary tunes Don't buy the itunes version!.......2007-07-29
Buena Vista has done it again. Cold play's and the Jack Johnson tune's are my favorite. The best tracks are the ones where the artist gave the group all the masters separated by tracks allowing these guy to really do their magic. Some songs seem like they just grabed the original version of the song and pasted a Latin rythem on top.
Rhythms Del Mundo.......2007-07-15
Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba.......2007-07-05
Great Salsa/Pop Fusion CD.......2007-07-04
Disappointing...buy something else.......2007-06-01
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Viento a Favor
Alejandro Fernández Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QEIM9Q Release Date: 2007-06-26 |
Tracks:
- Te Voy A Perder
- A Manos Llenas
- Tanto Amar
- Amenaza De Lluvia
- Eres
- No Se Me Hace Facil
- Estabas ahi
- Sin Consideracion
- Solitario Y Solo
- Sueño Contigo
- Amor Gitano featuring: Beyoncé
- Cuando Estamos Juntos
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Viento a Favor is Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez's 15th studio disc in as many years as a singer. But he still approaches each project with the urgency and earnestness of a newbie singer. That's what makes each tune a small celebration, an intimate moment of discovery. There are no wasted moments amid the sterling arrangements, some of the best in Fernandez's lush pop repertoire. (He's an equally heralded ranchera singer.) Viento a Favor features tunes written by Leonel Garcia and Noel Schajris (better known as emotive Latin-pop duo Sin Bandera) and Mexican singer Reyli Barba. They're all taken to wuthering heights by Fernandez's stellar vocal range, which goes from hushed whispers to booming intensity. First single "Te Voy a Perder" is an epic romance, and "Amor Gitano," a duet with bilingual diva Beyoncé, expectedly smolders. Closing tune "Cuando Estamos Juntos" is another surprise, an acoustic-flavored ode to simple joy. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
He can just sing anything . . ........2007-07-26
Very good........2007-07-22
Not Alejandro's style.......2007-07-22
Ale, you can come to my home anytime for dinner and ??!
Ale's big FAN!
AF, VIENTO A FAVOR.......2007-07-08
ITS UNIQUE. WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THE FIRST TRACK, YOU ARE WAITING ANXIOUSLY TO HEAR THE NEXT, ITS THAT GREAT.THE MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL, AND WHEN YOU ADD ALEXS' VOICE, YOU HAVE GOT A PERFECT ALBUM, YOU HAVE GOT VIENTO A FAVOR.
What A Voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-26
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Supernatural
Santana Manufacturer: Bmg/Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000J7J4 Release Date: 1999-06-15 |
Tracks:
- (Da Le) Yaleo
- Love Of My Life (Featuring Dave Matthews)
- Put Your Lights On ( Featuring Everlast)
- Africa Bamba
- Smooth (Featuring Rob Thomas)
- Do You Like The Way (Featuring Lauryn Hill & CEE LO)
- Maria Maria (Featuring The Product G&B, Produced by Wyclef)
- Migra
- Corazon Espinado (Featuring Mana)
- Wishing It Was (Featuring Eagle Eye Cherry)
- El Farol
- Primavera
- The Calling (Featuring Eric Clapton)
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The Arista debut of Carlos Santana and band gives fans of the soulful guitar vet two albums in one, but it's a decidedly good-news, bad-news proposition. First, there's a fine collection of late-'90s-model Santana--tastefully tooled songs driven by Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms ("[Da Le] Taleo," "Africa Bamba," "Migra," "Primavera," and the emotionally charged instrumental "El Farol") that allow Carlos plenty of elbowroom for his passionate soloing. Then there's the collection of tracks featuring a lineup of de rigueur alternative and hip-hop stars, including Dave Matthews, Everlast, Rob Thomas, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Eagle Eye Cherry. To their credit, Matthews ("Love of My Life") and Eagle Eye Cherry ("Wishing It Was") muster enough chemistry to make the fusion work. But the rest of the collaborations feel like an unnecessary stretch to reach out to a younger demographic that El Jefe has little trouble attracting on his own terms. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
music prostitution at it's best.......2007-07-24
No Mas!.......2007-07-14
an intriguing cross-section of musical flavors.............2007-06-08
Some of the most well-known songs from this album include "Smooth" with Rob Thomas, "Maria, Maria," with Wyclef Jean, and "Corazon Espinado," with Mana. For me, "Smooth" was great to hear, the first several times on the radio, but I think it was [a bit] played out. Rob Thomas has strong vocals but they don't blend well with Santana. Thomas sounds almost too "trendy," here. The beauty of Santana is that he is timeless and he could appear on any album, from probably any time, and his scorchingly hot guitar licks would still ignite your speakers, and that is probably why this musical coupling didn't work so well. Whereas, "Maria, Maria" succeeds in sounding street and like Santana is channeling the hauntedness of the barrio with Wyclef's tight production (hip hop meets latin soul). Great! "Corazon Espinado" is right on the mark. Mexican rock band Mana sounds wonderful with Santana, and their vocals and back-up compliment him beautifully. If I was really going to analyze every track on this album, it would take all day for you to even get through this review! So, I will stop right now and just say that SUPERNATURAL is [overall] a very compelling project, and when it's good, it's great. If there are some songs you don't like, just skip them, because there really is something here for everyone.
Supernatural is Simply Super.......2007-05-30
Great sounds.......2007-05-24
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Moyo
Keiko Matsui Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000NVL9I8 Release Date: 2007-04-24 |
Tracks:
- Heart And Soul (Moyo)
- A Great Romance
- Into The Night
- Caricias
- An Evening In Gibraltar
- When I Close My Eyes
- After The Rain
- Allure
- Black River
- Old Potch Road
- Um Novo Dia (A New Day)
- Marula
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Pianist Keiko Matsui, a favorite among smooth jazz and crossover fans for her elegant melodic style, breaks new ground on several fronts with Moyo. Having split with her husband Kazu Matsui, who produced her previous albums, she produced it herself, for a new label (Shout Factory), and recorded much of it in South Africa (as well as Japan, New York, California, and Colorado). Moyo has a high special-guest quotient: trumpeter Hugh Masekela, saxophonists Paul Taylor and Gerald Albright, and singer-bassist Richard Bona are featured. But the clean and sometimes spare arrangements allow the personal nature of the writing to come through. When Matsui trusts in the forceful lyricism of her playing, as on the title track (Swahili for "Heart and Soul"), she makes the strongest impression. But even when she employs synthesizer and soprano sax sweetening, the songs maintain their honest expression. The rhythmic thrust of South African-derived songs such as "After the Rain" may well open her up to a new audience. --Lloyd SachsAlbum Description
Contemporary jazz icon Keiko Matsui's new album, (Swahili for "heart and soul"), recorded with local musicians in South Africa, Japan and the United States, introduces new sounds and rhythms to her elegant piano melodies and gentle jazz grooves. For this project, Keiko invited other artists into the creative process, including legendary trumpeter Hugh Masakela, sax player Gerald Albright, soprano sax player Paul Taylor, bassist/vocalist Richard Bona, drummer Akira Jimbo and vocalist Waldemar Bastos.Customer Reviews:
Keiko Matsui at her best.......2007-07-16
Not Keiko Matsui-bland and piano in background.......2007-07-08
Interesting Stuff.......2007-05-30
I am definitely interested in listening to more.
Wonderful cd.......2007-05-27
Another Masterpiece.......2007-05-26
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Como Ama una Mujer
Jennifer Lopez Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000N3SS80 Release Date: 2007-03-27 |
Tracks:
- Qué Hiciste
- Me Haces Falta
- Como Ama Una Mujer
- Te Voy A Querer
- Por Que Te Marchas
- Por Arriesgarnos
- Tu
- Amarte Es Todo
- Apresurate
- Sola
- Adios
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Through the course of Como Ama Una Mujer, the first full-blown collection of Spanish-language tunes from multicultural diva Jennifer Lopez, we keep waiting for it to happen. A sweltering, hands-in-the-air dance anthem--the kind that made Lopez a superstar. Alas, the club beats never materialize: not even a soul-diva shimmy. The closest Lopez comes to is midtempo first single "Que Hiciste." (Seek out the pulsing, reggaeton-flavored remix for maximum dance floor fabulousness.) What we get here is a surprisingly solid collection of elegant ballads and rock-flavored tunes that showcase new vocal strengths and surprising lyrical maturity. Producers Marc Anthony, Estefano and Julio Reyes give Lopez the gloss without overpowing her, a key element to the disc's success. La Lopez recycles one track from 2005's Rebirth, "(Can't Believe) This Is Me," which pops up here as the superior "Porque te Marchas." The disc's second half is a sweeping, often gorgeous, stream of romantic consciousness, starting with the lovely "Tu" and gliding through the gently chugging "Sola." And the beautiful closing track "Adios" is a standout, pairing Lopez's lilting vocals with a gentle string arrangement and a rousing chorus of voices. A sterling achievement from a diva whose talent is just beginning to blossom. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
Nice CD.......2007-07-31
Terribly Disappointed.......2007-06-27
Mi opinion, escucha este CD antes de comprarlo!.......2007-06-21
1 hit song.......2007-06-15
best ever from jennifer lopez.......2007-06-05
World Music:
- Le Monde de Miriam Makeba
- Legends of Tango
- Leise Rieselt Der Schnee [Import]
- Les Larmes du Dalai-Lama [Import]
- Lieder Die Im Schatten Stehen V.5 & 6 [Import]
- Like A Star
- Live [Live] [Import]
- Luta Para Viver [Import]
- Ma Colere [CD-single]
- Meine Welt Ist Die Musik [Import]
World Music
Troops of Tomorrow [Original recording remastered]
Organ History: Belgium, Denmark & Netherlands, 19th-20th Centuries
She's So Unusual [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]