Cuba: The Charanga

1. Bodas de Oro
Composed by Electo "Chepin" Rosell
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

2. La Linda Cubana, danzon
Composed by Antonio Maria Romeu
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

3. Angoa
Composed by Felix Reina
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

4. La Mora
Composed by Eliseo Grenet
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

5. El Barbero de Sevilla
Composed by Antonio Maria Romeu
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

6. El que más goza
Composed by Orestes Lopez
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

7. Fefita
Composed by Jose Urfe
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

8. El Niche
Composed by Felix Reina
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

9. La Flauta Mágica
Composed by Antonio Maria Romeu
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

10. Masacre
Composed by Silvio Contreras
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

11. Reina Isabel
Composed by Electo "Chepin" Rosell
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

12. La Engañadora
Composed by Enrique Jorrin
Performed by Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra with Enrique Navarro

Cuba: The Charanga,Silvio Contreras,Eliseo Grenet,Enrique Jorrin,Orestes Lopez,Felix Reina,Antonio Maria Romeu,Electo "Chepin" Rosell,Jose Urfe,Enrique Navarro,Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra,Nimbus Records,Cuban,Latin,Miscellaneous,Miscellaneous Music,Tropical,World Music

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Si, Para Usted: The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Waxing Deep ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bokoor Beats: Vintage Afro-Beat, Afro-Rock & Electric Highlife From Ghana Cult Cargo: Grand Bahama Goombay Eccentric Soul: Twinight's Lunar Rotation Colombia!: The Golden Age of Discos Fuentes CéU ASIN: B000P1KOYG Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Son a Propulsion - Algo Nuevo,
2. Bacalao con Pan - Irakere
3. Y No le Conviene - Los Van Van
4. Adeoey
5. De La Fiesta La Mejor
6. Si, Para Usted
7. Amor Mio
8. Tambo Iya - Ricardo Eddy Martinez
9. En Casa del Trompo No Bailes - Orquesta Riverside
10. Y Viva La Felicidad - Algo Nuevo,
11. Rompe Cocorioco - Algo Nuevo,
12. Baila, Ven y Baila
13. Con La Luz de La Ma
14. Pocito
15. Fino
16. Sondeando
17. Casina y Epidecus

Album Description

Waxing Deep Records is pleased to announce the first ever compilation of Cuban funk: Si, Para Usted: The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba, Volume One. An unprecedented combination of socialism and artistic freedom flourished during the mid-years of Castro's Cuba, enabling musicians to create an innovative body of music based on traditional styles like those made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. Si, Para Usted captures the spirit of this time. The music ranges from son, beat, jazz, and funk, and abounds with psychedelic influences, electronic experimentation, and a heavy dose of soul. Communist funk may seem unlikely, but here it is. Si, Para Usted was lovingly compiled by Dan Zacks of Waxing Deep Radio in response to massive listener demand for the Cuban music played on the show. Outside of the Waxing Deep archive, the bulk of funky Cuban music is virtually unobtainable. Cuban recordings were never widely distributed and few have been reissued. Utterly committed to sharing good music, Dan took it upon himself to make these fantastic tracks more widely accessible. Almost all of the tracks were re-mastered from the original tapes kept by the Cuban government in a dusty Havana warehouse. Given the poor quality of Cuban vinyl, this means the music on Si, Para Usted has a quality of sound previously unavailable. Quite simply, the music has never sounded this good.

Average customer rating: The greatest NEW cd to feature traditional Cuban Son Montuno

Son: Soul of a Nation Sierra Maestra Manufacturer: Riverboat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rumbero Soy Tibiri Tabara Cuba Linda Step Forward: The Next Generation A la Casa de la Trova ASIN: B0009VAF0A Release Date: 2005-08-29

Tracks:

1. El Son No Puede Fallar
2. Al Vaiven De Mi Carreta
3. Santa Isabel De Las Lajas
4. Ausencia/Aurora Se Fue/La Mora
5. Bruca Manigua
6. A La Loma De Belen
7. Pa' Quien Un Pollito (Version Libre)
8. El Paso Franco-Bardo
9. No Hay Como Mi Son (Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son)
10. Si Me Pudieras Querer
11. Suavecito
12. Olvido
13. La Yuca De Casimiro (Dile A Catalina)
14. El Son Es Para Siempre

Album Description

Sierra Maestra, Cuba's leading son group, who are largely responsible for the style's revival, present their personal account of the genre's development in Son: Soul Of A Nation. The bedrock of Cuban music, son has shaped much of twentieth-century Latin music, and this album, recorded in Havana, pays tribute to the great writers of the past, selecting lesser-known classics alongside legendary tunes. Charting son's development from the early days before horns were introduced, through the additions of trumpets, piano and big bands, to the original modern son sound, this album is a glorious tribute confirming the dictum that `Son is the soul of our nation'.

Customer Reviews:

The greatest NEW cd to feature traditional Cuban Son Montuno.......2005-10-21

Sierra Maestra is an exellent group, and this is by far thier greatest and jazziest cd, that is completely traditional Son Montuno's. Great album for dancing or listening, the jazz oriented exotic and spicy guitar solos are what really make thsi album cook, not to mention the soul stirring vocals, and horns. This album swings, and is the essence of Afro-Cuban jazz, and roots music of Cuba! An exellent cd!

Average customer rating:

Antologia Cubana: Barbarito Diez Barbarito Diez Manufacturer: Teca Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heart of Havana, Vol. 2 Coleccion de Oro Cuban Originals Amarraditos Lo Mejor de lo Mejor ASIN: B00005O56Z Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. La Rosa Roja
2. Mujer
3. Junto al Palmar del Bajio
4. Veite A
5. Las Perlas de Tu Boca
6. Alli Donde Tu Sabes
7. Longina
8. Ausencia
9. Una Rosa De Francia
10. Bajo Un Palmar
11. Desvelo De Amor
12. Boda Gris
13. Si Llego a Besarte
14. Blancas Azucenas
15. Flores Negras
16. Pensamiento
17. La Mora
18. Capullito De Aleli
19. La Sitiera
20. Popurri De Danzones

Average customer rating: classic cuban violins and flutes Truly the ORIGINAL orquesta Aragon! Finding an old friend ORQUESTA ARAGON -"THAT CUBAN CHA-CHA-CHA

That Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha Orquesta Aragón Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Cha Cha Cha, Vol. 1 Cuban Originals Heart of Havana, Vol. 2 Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Cha Cha ASIN: B000005LD7 Release Date: 1990-12-20

Tracks:

1. El Bodeguero
2. Silencio
3. Senor Juez
4. Los Fantasmas
5. Sabrosona
6. Calculadora
7. Al Vaiven De Mi Carreta
8. Los Tinosos
9. No Me Molesto
10. Yo Tengo Una Muneca
11. El Organillero
12. Ay Jose

Customer Reviews:

classic cuban violins and flutes.......2006-03-02

When I started collecting CDs back in 1991 or 1992, this was the first one I bought. Two worn out copies later, I still enjoy the music from one of the essential cuban orchestras of the 1950s. These guys are right up there with such notable popular artists of the time as Beny More, Arsenio Rodriguez and Perez Prado, and this collection has a great representation of their hits.

Truly the ORIGINAL orquesta Aragon!.......2001-07-18

I've heard many recordings touted to be made by the Aragon, but that aren't. This one is THE REAL THING. Every song is the real (ORIGINAL) thing. I'll date myself when I say that I danced to the Aragon's music many times at the Habana Hilton, Caribe Salon, I think on Wednesdays. And, these are the songs I danced to, not those of others who try to pass themselves for our old favorite orchestra. Do buy it if you want to dance to the Aragon again -- even if the faster cha-cha-chas aren't your style anymore. There is "SILENCIO" among the pieces, slow and seductive. And, if you speak Spanish, those lyrics are fun. Listen to "SENOR JUEZ" carefully. Thanks, BMG, RCA, and Amazon for bringing us the Aragon greatness again!

Finding an old friend.......2000-06-23

I used to teach dancing and used Orequesta Aragon to teach my pupils. My son found this precious album for me through your website. Cuban music of this caliber will always be in style.

ORQUESTA ARAGON -"THAT CUBAN CHA-CHA-CHA.......2000-06-02

This old classic was re-issued by BMG/Tropical Series as one of its first "must do" projects. Just like RCA's, Beny More's "Magia Antillana", "That Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha" has raked in quite a bit for RCA Victor, including its current BMG administration. Included in this CD are some of the Orquesta Aragon's original cuban RCA Victor hit recordings, like "El Bodeguero" which sold well over the million mark, "El Organillero", "Al Vaiven De Mi Carreta", "Yo Tengo Una Mun~eca", "Silencio", "Sen~or Juez", "Los Fantasmas", "Sabrosona", "Calculadora", "Ay!Jose","Los Tin~osos" and "No Me Molesto". Because of RCA Victor's "limited editions policies", not more than three Orquesta Aragon albums, were issued during its RCA years. These recordings were so popular and are so valuable that all of them should've been issued in Lp's by RCA, but weren't, therefore depriving future generations of many of these afro-cuban music gems. Make no mistake the contents of this album are just a small sample of this great orchestra's 1950's repertoire. It is and always will be a valuable classic.

Average customer rating: Original y espectacular

Chapeando Los Van Van Manufacturer: Ahi Nama Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Legendary Los Van Van: Thirty Years of Cuba's Greatest Dance Band The Best of Los Van Van Lo Ultimo En Vivo Llego Van Van Llego Van Van ASIN: B000GAL29W Release Date: 2006-06-14

Tracks:

1. Chapeando
2. Corazon
3. Despues De Todo
4. No Pidas Mas Presta'o
5. Por Que No Te Enamoras
6. Te Recordaremos
7. Anda Ven Y Quiereme
8. Nada
9. La Buena
10. Agua
11. Ven, Ven, Ven
12. El Montuno
13. Chapeando (Repris)

Customer Reviews:

Original y espectacular.......2006-12-10

Este album es para los fanaticos de la timba fuerte. El disco tiene el sabor conocido de Los Van Van, pero yo diria que a distincion de otros albumes, este es mas furioso. Samuel Formell(bateria/timbal) le da un estilo distinto, differente, y muy agresivo al ritmo que jamas he escuchado. Esto es lo que hace que este disgo valga el dinero que piden y mas.
Ademas de eso la introduccion de la primera mujer vocalista le da un sabor distinto.

Average customer rating: The greatest Cuban album ever! CUBA'S WHERE ITS AT

Cuban Gold: Que Se Sepa, ¡Yo Soy De La Habana! Various Artists Manufacturer: Qbadisc Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000020RS Release Date: 1993-10-05

Tracks:

1. La Habana No Aguanta Mas - Los Van Van
2. Soy Cubano Y Soy De Oriente - Orquesta Original De Manzanillo
3. Hasta Pantojo Baila Mi Son - Estrellas De Areito
4. Divina Silvia - Son 14
5. Testamento De Un Sonero - Grupo Manguare
6. Mangue - Francisco Fellove
7. Con El Chenche, Buchinche - Orquesta Ritmo Oriental
8. Oye Guajira, Soy Del Campo - Orquesta Aliamen
9. Baila Este Son - Conjunto Rumbavana
10. Que Se Sepa, Yo Soy De La Habana - Irakere

Customer Reviews:

The greatest Cuban album ever!.......2004-08-28

I'd give this 10 stars if I could. Quite possibly the greatest Cuban album ever complied. One of my favorte CDs! If you are interested in starting or adding another Cuban CD to the collection, do yourself a favor and buy this one. Enjoy!

CUBA'S WHERE ITS AT.......1998-10-22

If you like latin, esp. the Afro-Cuban Allstars, the Gold Collections are for you. I have never regretted buying these, and still listen to them.

Average customer rating: Van Van Son Negros Muy Bien Cuidao-- Ten Cuidado! Original Cuban Sound The best Van Van album to date! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A piece of Cuba.

Llego Van Van Los Van Van Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lo Ultimo En Vivo Azucar The Legendary Los Van Van: Thirty Years of Cuba's Greatest Dance Band Entre la Habana y el Yuma En la Calle ASIN: B00000K1KB Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

1. Permiso Que Llego Van Van
2. Temba, Tumba, Timba
3. Eso Damelo A Mi
4. La Bomba Soy Yo
5. El Negro Esta Cocindando
6. Somos Cubanos
7. El Cheque
8. Quien No Ha Dicho Una Mentira
9. Mi Chocolate
10. Consuelate Como Yo
11. Appapas Del Calabar
12. Havana City

Amazon.com essential recording

If you have any trouble jumpstarting the fun at your next party, throw on Llego... Van Van--or just about any other Los Van Van CD for that matter. This 15-piece ensemble is back celebrating its 30th anniversary of togetherness while packing another album with its signature high-energy Cuban salsa, mixing traditional Latin melodies into contemporary originals that wander into funk and jazz territory. Listeners can ever rely on Los Van Van for letting it all hang out in thriving timbales and percussion, blazing horn lines, flittering flute, and roaring vocals with infectious call-and-response chant. And this album is simply no exception. Leader Juan Formell puts forth such playful songs as "Temba, Tumba y Timba" and "Mi Chocolate" along with red-hot jams featuring luscious solos, as the piano, timbales, and trombone attest on "Consuelate Como Yo." There's also a glittering parade of singers here--including Roberto Hernandez, Mario Rivera, and Pedro Calvo--who seamlessly slide the mic back and forth to lead the rousing, throbbing festival, which, thankfully, lasts for a solid 60 minutes. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Van Van Son Negros Muy Bien Cuidao-- Ten Cuidado!.......2005-12-02

Mucha gente aqui estan confundiendo la musica con la politica. No me digas qu la musica del ano guacara es la verdadera musica cubana. Este grupo esta en Cuba AHORA y esta musica esta hecho por ellos. Entonces es verdadera musica cubana.

Ya. Dejame decir que este disco es poderosamente bello. Me encanta y tiene un espirito y fuerza que uno no puede describir con palabras.

Original Cuban Sound.......2004-03-10

If you really really like salsa, you have to listen to this band and this CD. Salsa bands have different sounds, and los Van Van have a special style that you can recognize even if you don't know who is singing. This music is a great example of the simplicity and happiness of the true Cuban people, without mentioning anything related to politics or hidden political messages. This is Cuba's and the Caribean's flavor. The cd transports you to the caribean, and you can get a taste of its people and its culture just by listening to it.

The best Van Van album to date!.......2003-09-11

This Grammy-winner album is by far Van Van's best timba album to date. The quality of the recording is excellent and captures their strong sound as if playing live. Mayito, Guayacan, and Pedrito Calvo are at their best. This is also the last recording Cesar Pedroso made with Van Van before starting his own band. The lyrics and "coros" are solid through out the album. If you like Van Van this CD is money-back guaranteed. There was an issue with the record company not giving this album the exposure it deserved, being it a Grammy winner and all... heartbreaking as tracks #1 through #9 could all be hit singles. I'm a die-hard salsa fan (70s-80s-90s) and this was the first timba album I bought. I have a 600+ CD/LP salsa collection and must say that together with Adalberto Alvarez's "Jugando con Candela" and Manolito y su Trabuco's "Se Rompieron los Termometros" this CD is the best contemporary Cuban timba/salsa I own.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.......2003-03-11

This is one of the best Salsa CD's out there. The quality of the recordings is great and all the songs are full of energy and charisma. For those who critize the lyrics, why don't you stop blabbering and just start dancing, and you'll see how every word fits perfectly when you dance to it. And don't forget, Van Van is band that plays for the dancer and any listener should have trouble staying still and wonder what the meaning behind the lyrics are(If you really want to waste your time interpreting lyrics, listening to Silvio Rodriguez). Van Van is for dancing, Van Van is to lighten up your day, Van Van is to sweat off those calories and flavor up your life. If you like to dance Salsa, this is a CD for you. If you like Van Van, this is their last masterpiece of the millenium, by far the best recording quality, the last CD with Pedro Calvo, and grammy winner of Best Salsa CD 1999.
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A piece of Cuba........2000-11-23

If you want to go to Cuba without flying, this is the way: listen to this CD, you are there! In my opinion this is the masterpiece of contemporary cuban salsa. I bought it one year ago, and by far it is my best salsa CD.

Average customer rating: Good Stuff A nice collection... Vey rough guide Vey rough guide Misguided Cuban Potpourri

The Rough Guide to Cuban Son Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Rough Guide to Afro-Cuba Rough Guide to Salsa de Puerto Rico The Rough Guide to Salsa Colombia The Rough Guide to the Music of Venezuela The Rough Guide to Cumbia ASIN: B00004SCET Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. En Guantanamo - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro
2. Alto Songo - Afro-Cuban All Stars
3. El Tren - Vieja Trova Santiaguera
4. Maria Christina - Nico Saquito
5. Me Voy Pa' Moron - Orquesta Melodias Del 40
6. Francisco Guayabal - Beny More
7. Chango Ta 'Veni - Sierra Maestra
8. Alma De Coral - Septeto Santiaguero
9. El Baile Del Suavito - Orquesta Aragon
10. Que Pista - Los Van Van
11. No Me Digas Corazon - Son De La Loma
12. Tribilin Cantore - Sexteto Habanero
13. Eso No Es Na - Maria Teresa Vera
14. Chan Chan - Familia Valera Miranda
15. Para Bailar El Son - Canambu
16. Canto Al Monte - Cubanismo!
17. Ligadito Con El Son - Los Jubilados

Amazon.com

Originating in the late 19th century in the island's countryside known as the Oriente Province, the dance rhythm known as the son is the bedrock of Cuban music. It's a mix of Spanish and African harmonic and rhythmic elements with congas, bongos, maracas, clave sticks, upright bass, and the double-stringed tres guitar comprising its core instrumentation, augmented by brass, flutes, and charanga violin sections. This enhanced CD with a bonus track is compiled by the folks who produce the famed Rough Guide travel books, and it unveils the myriad forms of this music from the '20s to today.

The group Sierra Maestra has bata drum power on the Afro-son "Chango Ta' Veni." The Afro-Cuban All-Stars--featuring artists of the Buena Vista Social Club--and trumpeter Jesus Alemany's supergroup, Cubanismo, exemplify the zesty descarga/Cuban jam session tradition on "Alto Songo and "Canto al Monte." Of course, the classic bands and singers such as the legendary Orquesta Aragón, Septeto Habanero, Beny Moré, and María Teresa Vera, are included. "Que Pisa," by the synth-syncopated pop band Los Van Van, and rural Familia Valera Miranda's soulful take on Compay Segundo's hit, "Chan Chan," represent the impressive range of this Latin American musical form. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Album Description

Son is Cuba's principal dance and song form and the root of salsa. Fusing African and Spanish elements, it ranges in style from simple, rustic bands to the brassy arrangementsof New York salsa. This Rough Guide, literally a 'who's who' in Cuban music, explores this rich tradition, from its conception in the early 1900s to the present day big-band revival.

Artists include: Sierra Maestra, !Cubanismo!, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Orquesta Aragón, Familia Valera Miranda, Los Van Van, Sexteto Habanero and Beny Moré

Customer Reviews:

Good Stuff.......2006-03-17

excellent compilation of cuban music from rough guide. It is not just the Buena Vista Social club revisted. Some of the songs are the same but are done by differnt artists than BVSC. I think they are at least as good as the artists on BVSC.

A nice collection..........2003-06-18

I think this is pretty nice. Even if it isn't all "son" per se, (and "son" is a pretty fluid term, anyway...)this is still one of the better samplers of Cuban dance music you're likely to find on the American market, packed with solid performances by classic artists such as Beny More, Orquesta Aragon, Ignacio Pineiro, Nico Saquito and others. Although it includes a few tunes by slick modern groups such as Los Van Van, there's a perceptible tilt towards older, rootsier acoustic styles and artists that I find appealling. Sure, maybe all of the artists aren't brand-name, dyed-in-the-wool legends, but this is a very strong, no-nonsense sampler of some of the sweetest music Cuba has to offer, and one of my favorite Rough Guide discs to date. Definitely recommended.

Vey rough guide.......2002-08-13

If one were to disregard the misnomer I think any fan of Cuban music will find this disc enjoyable but not great. It is after all the rough guide. Another problem with this disc besides the varieties of styles is the time periods covered, this makes for a bit of a mixed , uneven compilation. The featured artists are some of the best in Cuban music many of whom have been making music for decades and walking this planet longer than most people. Featured and diverse artists include Beny More, Orquestra Arragon, Sierra Maestra and the Afro-Cuban All Stars amongst many others who are lesser known outside of Cuba. All in all the songs are a niice sampler of Cuban music with several outstanding songs depending on ones preference. Myself I found the interpretation of Compay Segundos classic song "Chan Chan" by Familia Valera Miranda a little subdued and hence a little less soulful than the original but still good. All in all it is a nice sampler for further exploration into Cuban music. For variety and a way of hearing other artists it is useful but as pure son it falls short. It is an enhanced CD and this portion I found quite disappointing. It seems that the technology was not utiized to it's full potential and it is little more than reading material and an advertisement for the books and such that are associated with the rough guide series. The enhanced section is not very interactive and without sound, go figure.

Vey rough guide.......2002-08-13

If one were to disregard the misnomer I think any fan of Cuban music will find this disc enjoyable but not great. It is after all the rough guide. Another problem with this disc besides the varieties of styles is the time periods covered, this makes for a bit of a mixed , uneven compilation. The featured artists are some of the best in Cuban music many of whom have been making music for decades and walking this planet longer than most people. Featured and diverse artists include Beny More, Orquestra Arragon, Sierra Maestra and the Afro-Cuban All Stars amongst many others who are lesser known outside of Cuba. All in all the songs are a niice sampler of Cuban music with several outstanding songs depending on ones preference. Myself I found the interpretation of Compay Segundos classic song "Chan Chan" by Familia Valera Miranda a little subdued and hence a little less soulful than the original but still good. All in all it is a nice sampler for further exploration into Cuban music. For variety and a way of hearing other artists it is useful but as pure son it falls short. It is an enhanced CD and this portion I found quite disappointing. It seems that the technology was not utiized to it's full potential and it is little more than reading material and an advertisement for the books and such that are associated with the rough guide series. The enhanced section is not very interactive and without sound, go figure.

Misguided Cuban Potpourri.......2000-09-19

This CD is not a rough guide to son. Although the selections are in most cases good by themselves it includes guaracha (Nico Saquito), cha-cha-cha from Orquesta Aragon and timba from Los Van Van. In my opinion this is just another compilation intent on cashing in the "Buena Vista Social Club" phenomenon. The CD spans almost a century of Cuban music, from Maria Teresa Vera to Cubanismo, thus labelling "son" what really is a variety of forms and styles of Cuban music. Not for somebody seriously trying to learn about "son"

Average customer rating: great music

Van Van Live at Miami Arena Los Van Van Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lo Ultimo En Vivo ASIN: B0000CG8C4 Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Ya Empez Fiesta
3. Permiso Que Llego Van Van
4. Potpourri 70's
5. Sandunguera
6. Soy Todo
7. Esto Te Pone la Cabeza Mala
8. Marilu
9. Negro Esta Cocinando

Tracks:

1. Que Sorpresa
2. Temba Tumba Timba
3. Ni Bombones Ni Caramelos
4. Fruta
5. Hoy Se Cumplen Seis Semanas
6. Van Van
7. De la Habana a Matanzas
8. Az

Tracks:

1. Main Menu [DVD]
2. Play Concert [DVD]
3. Song Selection: CD1/CD2 [DVD]
4. Biography [DVD]
5. Backstage With Van Van [DVD]
6. Press Conference [DVD]
7. Interviews [DVD]
8. Photo Gallery [DVD]
9. Credits [DVD]

Customer Reviews:

great music.......2005-10-18

This compilation provides 2 cds from their concert in Miami and a dvd of that concert. Everything is great, considering these are recordings from a live event.

If you are new to Los Van Van, this is a great introduction to their music and their personalities.

The dvd is ok, but sometimes it focuses too much on the audience rather than the band.

Average customer rating: A major disappointment!

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Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Ya Empez Fiesta
3. Que le Den Candela
4. Sandunguera (Por Encima del Nivel)
5. Soy Normal, Natural
6. Deja la Ira
7. Candela
8. Guararey de Pastorita
9. ChirrChirr
10. Soy Todo (Ay Dios Amparame!)

Customer Reviews:

A major disappointment!.......2006-09-23

I love Los Van Van. However, this CD is a major diappointment. Poor singing combined with poor sound engineering translates into a strong recommendation not to spend your money on this CD. Do yourself a favor and pick another one ("En el malecón de La Habana" is one of my favorites and is guaranteed to get your feet moving).

World Music:

1. Debout Sur Le Zinc [Import]
2. Deluxe [Import]
3. Deluxe [Import]
4. Deluxe [Import]
5. Double Fond [Import]
6. Dub Meltdown
7. Eden
8. El Bando [Import]
9. En Vivo, Vol. 2 [Live]
10. Eu Sou O Samba [Enhanced] [Import]

World Music

world music

World Music

One St Stephen [Import]

Ricahrd Tauber: Hearts' Delights (best of)

Restoration

Astro Boy Blues

Pure Pacha 2005

Raindancing

Power to the Soul

Polite Force [Original recording remastered]

Starcatcher

Prokofiev: Sinfonia Concertante; TchaIkovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme; Andante Cantabile

Slow Days With Nina [Import]

Pacific Tunings

Mano a Mano

Nyiregyhazi at the Opera

The DFA Remixes: Chapter Two