Cuban Danzoneras

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Hopefully, in the headlong musical rush to all things Cuban, some music listeners may venture into some of the forgotten byways of its rich heritage. Cuban Danzoneras (1932-1946) with 20 early recordings from eight orchestras harkens back to a quieter, more simple time during a resurgence of one of Cuba's stylistic roots, the Danzon. In competition with septetos and tipicos playing the newer "son," these danzoneras incorporated boleros, rhumbas, beguines, and more vocals into their repertoires and were very popular. Compared to today these bands featuring violins, flutes, and reeds have a genteel chamber music quality, offset by parallel echoes from Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans and the swing of ragtime. The essence of bygone Cuba courses through this historically interesting (e.g., legendary Cachao playing a youthful contrabass with Las Maravillas de Arcano) and evocative remembrance of a cosmopolitan and sophisticated Havana, where all but three of these tracks were recorded. --Derek Rath

Tracks:

Tuya Es Mi Vida - Vicente Sigler
La Montunita Oriental - Enrique Bryon
De Tamarindo Fresca - Enrique Bryon
Bella Cubana - Che Belen
La Cachimba De San Juan - Che Belen
Canta Contrabajo, Canta - Maravillas De Arcano
Quien Pudiera - Maravillas De Arcano
Rarezas - Maravillas De Arcano
Cuentame Algo - Maravillas De Arcano
Coconay - Hermanos Contreras
Botamos La Pelota - Hermanos Contreras
Ano 40 - Belisario Lopez
Desde Que Te Conoci - Belisario Lopez
Siga La Flecha - Belisario Lopez
Matagua - Antonio Romeu
El Genio Alegre - Antonio Romeu
Salvaje - Paulina Alvarez
Honda Pena - Paulina Alvarez
La Calandria - Belisario Lopez
Mi Arcoiris - Almendra

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Hopefully, in the headlong musical rush to all things Cuban, some music listeners may venture into some of the forgotten byways of its rich heritage. Cuban Danzoneras (1932-1946) with 20 early recordings from eight orchestras harkens back to a quieter, more simple time during a resurgence of one of Cuba's stylistic roots, the Danzon. In competition with septetos and tipicos playing the newer "son," these danzoneras incorporated boleros, rhumbas, beguines, and more vocals into their repertoires and were very popular. Compared to today these bands featuring violins, flutes, and reeds have a genteel chamber music quality, offset by parallel echoes from Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans and the swing of ragtime. The essence of bygone Cuba courses through this historically interesting (e.g., legendary Cachao playing a youthful contrabass with Las Maravillas de Arcano) and evocative remembrance of a cosmopolitan and sophisticated Havana, where all but three of these tracks were recorded. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

Exellent cd of vintage 1930's-40's Danzoneras.......2005-10-20

If you like to dance in the style of danzon, or if you like Cuban jazz, and want to look to it's roots, look no further(although there are cd's that cover 1906-thru the teens and 20's). Those who think all Cuban music is Salsa and cha cha cha, loo kagain, Salsa and Son Montuno's roots all come from Danzon, which essentially is African jazz(think Latinized ragtime). This music is irresistable and catchy. Exotic rhythms, loads of jazz syncopation, and a pure rhythmic delight! Great cd, especially the 1930's selections!

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