The Descarga Review - March 06, 2007

Tue Mar 6 12:40:44 EST 2007

The Descarga Review • March 06, 2007

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Here are some noteworthy new and reissued titles...

CONJUNTO CLASICO
En Concierto: Sólo Éxitos Live In Colombia - DVD & CD
Codiscos / Salsa Power (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; SALSA/SON
EditorsPick: Excellent live performance by the venerable Conjunto  
Clasico led by Raymond Castro. The is superb old-school salsa, and  
Mr. Castro used the opportunity to highlight his latest find, a lanky  
new lead vocalist named Héctor Luis whose clear, cutting, timbre begs  
comparison to the late Héctor Lavoe. This kid is good, and he glides  
through the conjunto's best hits with ease, radiating a focused  
intensity that suggests that he was born to do this. Héctor debuted  
on last year's Si Ella Estuviera.
The band has no trouble keeping the audience happy, giving them  
savory renditions of "Señora Ley", Los Rodríguez", " Ay, Que Bueno",  
"Sin Rumbo Alguno" and "Vamomos De Rumba". Terrific tres-work by  
Clásico veteran José García. Also with conguero George Delgado, Chino  
Ramos on bongos, bassist Héctor "Máximo" Rodríguez, pianist Nito  
Carraquillo and trumpeters Angie Machacdo, Julito Alvarado and Richie  
Viruet. Additional vocals and coro by David Navedo and Ramón Rodriguez.
With a biographic interviews with Ramóh Rodríguez, coroista and  
founder of Conjunto Clásico, as well as band leader Raymond Castro. A  
CD and DVD package set.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Description: ON SALE until March 7th! Price has been reduced by 15%
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SONG TITLES:
1. DVD: Intro 2. Señora Ley 3. Podemos Arreglar Este Asunto 4. Los  
Rodriguez 5. Si Ella Estuviera 6. Ay! Que Bueno 7. Olga Y Margara 8.  
Sin Rumbo Alguno 9. Vámonos De Rumba 10. Biografía Ramón Rodríguez  
11. Biografía Raymon Castro 12. CD: Señora Ley (7:54) 13. Los  
Rodriguez (5:00) 14. Ay! Que Bueno (7:20) 15. Olga Y Margara (8:25)  
16. Sin Rumbo Alguno (5:04) 17. Vámanos De Rumba (6:37)
MUSICIANS:
• Raymond Castro: Musical director, güiro, coro
• Héctor Luis: Lead vocals
• David Navedo: Coro and vocals
• Ramón Rodríguez: Coro
• George Delgado: Congas
• Chino Ramos: Bongo
• Hector Máximo Rodríguez: Bass
• Nito Carraquillo: Piano
• José Garcia: Tres
• Angie Machado: Trumpet
• Julito Alvarado: Trumpet
• Richie Viruet: Trumpet
Price: $21.23

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GHETTO BROTHERS
Power - Fuerza
Salsa International
Reissued: 2007
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s
EditorsPick: Now here's a special find. Mid '70s Latin rock and soul  
from da Bronx. With a sound akin to west coast chicano rock of the  
period i.e. Malo, Azteca etc., the Ghetto Brothers have a more rough  
and raw sound and look. While other Latin soul bands of time were  
dressing suave, the brothers looked to the Ramones and biker clubs  
for fashion tips. The core of the Ghetto Brothers is made up of the  
Melendez brothers: Robert (bass), Victor (lead vocals) and Benny  
(congas). They have a great sound: a Latin percussion foundation  
topped with rock-combo harmonies bathed in a greasy sincerity. Listen  
to "I Saw a Tear" with the talking section working over the bridge.  
It could have been an out-take from Zappa's Ruben & The Jets. That's,  
by the way, a compliment. And the calling card opening track "Girl  
 From The Mountain" is utterly primo stuff. A hit. Love the CD.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Girl From The Mountain 2. There Is Something In My Hearth 3. Got  
This Happy Feeling 4. Mastica, Chupa Y Jala 5. You Say That You're My  
Friend 6. Viva Puerto Rico Libre 7. I Saw A Tear 8. Ghetto Brothers  
Power
MUSICIANS:
• David Silva: Lead guitar
• Robert Melendez: Rhythm guitar
• Victor Melendez: Bass
• Benny Melendez: Lead vocal
• Chiqui Concepcion: Congas
• Luis Bristo: Drums
• Franky Valentin: Timbale
• Angelo Garcia : Bongos
Price: $15.98

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TITO NIEVES
Canciones Clasicas De Marco Antonio Solis
Univision/La Calle/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Ok, the veteran salsero interprets the compositions of  
the Mexican composer Marco Antonio Solis... slow, sugary ballads,  
right? Wrong! While some of the tracks do make use of the Miami  
Symphony for a full, lush, effect - don't be fooled. This is, in most  
part, a muscular capital "S" salsa release that bears the merits of  
being produced by Sergio George and Diego Gale. Nieves is the perfect  
candidate for this project: listen to him kick it on the explosive  
"Si Te Pudiera Mentir." The tight band stays right with him: with  
Galé on percussion, Alberto Barros and Morist Jimenez on trombones,  
Pablo Grajales and Ceferino Cabánon piano, and many others.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Más Que Tu Amigo 2. Cuando Te Acuerdes De Mí 3. El Peor De Mis  
Fracasos 4. Si Te Pudiera Mentir 5. O Me Voy O Te Vas 6. A Que Me  
Quedo Contigo 7. Cómo Fui A Enamorarme De Tí 8. Quiéreme 9. Tu Cárcel  
10. Si No Te Hubieras Ido
MUSICIANS:
• Pablo Grajales: Piano 1,3,5,6,7,9,10
• Ceferino Cabán: Piano 2,4,8
• Sergio Munera: Bajo
• Luis Bravo: Trompetas
• Orlando Libreros: Trompetas
• Morist Jiménez: Trombón 1,2,3,4,5,8
• Alberto Barros: Trombón 6,7,9,10
• Diego Galé: Timbal, conga and bongo
• Cristian Fernandez: Coros
• Charlie Torres: Coros
• George Valencia: Coros
• Carlos Llamosa: Coros
• Miami Symphony: Cuerdas
Price: $15.98

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RUMBEROS DE CUBA
Habana De Mi Corazón
Egrem (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI; CUBA
EditorsPick: This has got to be one of the most killer pure rumba CDs  
to come out of Cuba in a long while. Under the direction of Rodolfo  
Chacón Tartabull, Rumberos De Cuba captures the electric intensity  
and sparse beauty of the rumba. Mostly guaguancó, with a columbia and  
a yambú for good measure. Superb sound, and a bonus video track  
"Habana de Mi Corazón." A folkloric sizzler.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Amigo (0:49) 2. Si Te Dijeron (5:45) 3. Habana De Mi Corazon  
(5:08) 4. Pajarillo Cantor (6:49) 5. Rumba Con Sentimeinto (6:30) 6.  
Yambu Con Melodia (4:52) 7. Profanador (5:20) 8. El Tio (5:51) 9.  
Pregon (6:49) 10. Sikuini Bakuele (5:04) 11. Machetona (5:10) 12.  
Camina Pa' La Escuela (6:58)
MUSICIANS:
• Rodolfo Chacón Tartabull: Dirección
• Ernesto Gatel Coto: Voz y coro
• Maximinio Dequesne: Percusión y coro
• Jesús Lorenzo Peñalver: Voz y percusión
• Sofia Ramos: Voz y coro
• Giovanni Díaz: Percusión
• Dionisio Pau: Coro
• Lázaro Rizo: Percusión y coro
• Ariel Monterecy: Voz y coro
• Eddy De Los Santos: Percusión
Price: $17.98

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VICTOR HUGO
Que Pasa
LAS Records / HMP
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Colombia keeps churning out the goods. With Que Pasa,  
his third CD as a leader, Victor Hugo proves that he's no fluke. This  
guy is polished *and* tough. Hugo, backed by other former Grupo Niche  
members, embraces the entirety of salsa. From the hard-driving  
uptempo tracks "Ella" and "Que Pasa" to the unashamedly direct  
declaration of love "Island Girl" - he has matured into a formitable  
leader who commands respect even when singing softly. I especially  
like the swanky, swinging "Oye Latino" and the explosive showstopper  
"Korin Gabe" - perfect dance club numbers.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Si Supieras (4:21) 2. Como Quieras Que T Equiera (4:33) 3. Siempre  
Seras (4:11) 4. Uno (5:18) 5. Buscando Rumbas (4:20) 6. Island Girl  
(4:33) 7. Ella (4:32) 8. Que Pasa (4:44) 9. Oye Latino (4:38) 10. El  
Sono Giorni (4:41) 11. Te Llamo (4:26) 12. Korin Gabe (3:57)
MUSICIANS:
• Victor Hugo: Lead vocals y coros
• Carlos Latoche: Trombon
• Bernardo Aguirre: Trombon
• Oswaldo Ospino: Trumpet
• Carlos Hurado: Trumpet
• Lucho Blanco: Sax baritono
• Francisco "Pacho" Ocoro: Bass
• Julio Cortes: Piano
• Oscar Juan Lozano: Piano
• Carlos "Piolin" Galvez: Piano and keyboards
• Diego "Zorro" Camacho: Timbales, bongo, conga
• Johnny Lopez: Bongo
• Milton Jurado: Guitar
• Diego Galindo: Backing vocals
• Hector Boluco: Backing vocals
Price: $15.98

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HÉCTOR LAVOE
Tu Bien Lo Sabes
Fania
Originally released: 2001
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: Very limited quantities!
This release is notable specifically for the song "Tu Bien Lo Sabes,"  
which, although recorded in 1981, has never before been released.  
Collectors of Lavoe should jump on this one. The rest of the CD is  
filled out by Lavoe standards, and will not disappoint. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Tu Bien Lo Sabes 2. Sombras Nada Mas 3. Soñando Despierto 4. De Ti  
Depende 5. Emborrachame De Amor 6. Juventud 7. Llore 8. Comedia 9.  
Seguire Sin Ti 10. Ausencia 11. Un Amor De La Calle 12. Tus Ojos
MUSICIANS:
• Gilberto "El Pulpo" Colon : Piano
• Sal Cuevas: Bass
• Eddie Montalvo: Conga
• Eddie "Bongo" Torres: Bongo
• Nicky Marrero: Timbales
• Mike Collazo: Timbales
• Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela: Trumpet
• Ite Jerez: Trumpet
• Leopolodo Pineda: Trombone
• Nestor Torres: Flute
• Akua Dixon: Cello
• Eddie Drennon: Violin
• Gayle Dixon: Violin
Price: $18.98

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ARSENIO RODRIGUEZ Y SU CONJUNTO
Primitivo
Tico
Originally released: 1963
Reissued: 1999
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA
EditorsPick: Old stock found! Limited quantities!
**Classics Revisited**
Typically there are negligible personnel credits given on Primitivo,  
originally issued in 1963 on the Roost label. However you cannot miss  
the unmistakable nasal voice of Monguito on lead vocals, making his  
US album debut after relocating there in 1962. Never the less,  
despite the anonymity of the musicians, all the magisterial  
ingredients are there. Arsenio's forceful and emotional tres guitar  
playing was at its prime, as evidenced by his solo on the frenzied  
"No Lo Niegues" and the gentler flamenco-style tour de force on  
"Coplas De España". The trumpets soar and splutter, and a mystery  
trumpeter solos on "Me Engañastes Juana" and "Que Mala Suerte". With  
the exception of the subsequently much covered "Lo Que Dice Justi" by  
Justi Barreto, Arsenio composed the remaining 11 songs, which include  
the classics "Fiesta En El Solar" and "Que Mala Suerte". Though  
overlooked at the time, this album is a key part of Arsenio's  
influential legacy.
Highly Recommended. (John Child)
Description: Arguably Arsenio's best record during this part of his  
career. Beautiful, rich son montunos that feature his virtuosity on  
the tres guitar, as well as his shining rhythm section. Highly  
Recommended. (BP 12/26/99)
SONG TITLES:
1. La Pasion (3:00) 2. Me Engañastes Juana (2:30) 3. Lo Que Dice  
Justi (2:56) 4. Rumba Guajira (2:50) 5. Coplas De España (4:27) 6.  
Que Mala Suerte (3:22) 7. Fiesta Enel Solar (4:33) 8. Me Equivoque  
Contigo (2:48) 9. A Gozar Mujeres (2:57) 10. No Lo Niegues (2:13) 11.  
El Lema Del Guaguanco (3:17) 12. Guaguanco De Puerta De Tierra (2:24)
Price: $21.98

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COBA
Canción Mandala
Chonta Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Finely crafted guitar-based jazz-rock songs by New York- 
based Colombian band Coba. With vocals by Lucia Pulido, Yarimir  
Cabán, and Joana Santos, the underlying Colombian rhythms on Canción  
Mandala make for a sublime and poetic South Amercican trova jam.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Canción Madala 2. Cisnes 3. Sé Verlas Al Revés 4. Para Navegar 5.  
Hilo Y Aguaja 6. Mirándote 7. Bambuco Viejo 8. El Diablo De La  
Botella 9. Tu Nombre 10. Ojo Del Huracán
MUSICIANS:
• Sebastián Cruz: Guitar, percussion
• Jim McNamara: Upright bass
• Chris Michael: Drums
• Lucia Pulido: Voz
• Yarimir Cabán: Voz
• Joana Santos: Voz
• Guests: Martin Vejarano: Cununo on track 4
• Edmar Castañeda : Capachos on track 9
• Uri Sharlin: Accordion on track 3
• Sam Sadigursky: Alto flute on track 8
• Roland Sattewhite: Violin on tracks 1 and 8
• Greg Heffernan: Cello on tracks 8 and 9
Price: $16.98

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SAMURINDÓ
Cuando Ovejas
Chonta Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Funky and modern jazz from this brooklyn-based Colombian  
quartet with a New York attitude. One of the coolest jazz records  
we've heard in a long time. With sax player Juan Pablo Uribe,  
guitarist Sebastián Cruz, leader-drummer Daniel Carrea, and bassist  
Trifon Dimitrov.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Cuando Ovejas No Era Sucre (6:19) 2. La Corriente (4:40) 3. Fanny  
(6:13) 4. Viene Llegando (4:45) 5. Un Porrito (6:00) 6. El Incumplido  
(5:15) 7. Plan B (8:17) 8. Openandclose (1:02) 9. Cumbia Enguayabá  
(6:40)
MUSICIANS:
• Juan Pablo Uribe: Sax
• Sebastián Cruz: Guitar
• Daniel Correau: Drumset
• Trifon Dimitrov: Bass
Price: $16.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Nueva Colombia
Chonta Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Extraordinary compilation of modern Colombian and New  
York based bands from the stable of Chonta Records. With a mix of  
folklore, jazz, rock, funk and hip-hop Nueva Colombia just might  
shake your conception of what Colombian music is. With material by  
Cabuya, Coba, Puerto Candelaria, Mojarra Eléctrica, Samurindó,  
Curupira and others. Great energy, and highly enjoyable - this one  
would make a great party record.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Por Que Me Pega - Alé Kumá (5:02) 2. Dobladillo A La Lengua -  
Pablo Mayor-Folklor Urbano (5:12) 3. El Billetico - Cabuya (4:00) 4.  
Canción Mandala - Coba (2:49) 5. Porro Lateral - Puerto Candelaria  
(5:08) 6. Encarnación - La Cumbiamba Ene Yé (4:32) 7. Somos Pacifico  
- Chocquibtown (3:40) 8. Pececito De Agua - Marta Gomez (4:19) 9. El  
Hueco - Mojarra Eléctrica (3:37) 10. Festína Lente - Asdrubal (4:23)  
11. Fanny - Samurindó (6:15) 12. Ningún Detalle - Curupira (4:16) 13.  
Bambuco De La Orilla - Ricardo Gallo (4:59)
Price: $16.98

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AFRO BOP ALLIANCE
Camino Nuevo
Jazz Maniacs
Originally released: 2006
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Terrific new Latin jazz release with special guests Dave  
Samuels and Poncho Sanchez.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Soon (6:36) 2. Lo Time (7:08) 3. Seven Steps To Heaven (6:31) 4.  
Armando's Rumba (5:23) 5. Tom Thumba (6:06) 6. Peruchin (5:27) 7. In  
Love In Vain (4:45) 8. Afro Green (8:13) 9. Back To Bayview (6:21)  
10. Bye-ya (6:34)
MUSICIANS:
• Joe McCarthy: Drums, timbale, bells, guiro, cajon, chekere, palmas
• Luis Hernandez: Tenor saxophone
• Tim Stanley: Trumpet
• Dan Drew: Trombone
• Harry Appelman: Piano
• Max Murray: Bass, palmas
• Felix Contreras: Congas, bongo, chekere (track 5)
• Special Guests: Poncho Sanchez: Congas on track 6
• Dave Samuels: Vibes and marimbas on tracks 4 & 8
• Paula McCarthy: Violin on tracks 4 & 7
• Suzanne Orban: Cello on tracks 4 & 7
Price: $15.98

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JOESPHINE BAKER
...en La Habana
Egrem (original import)
Originally released: 1966
Reissued: 2000
Category: LATIN JAZZ; BIG BAND LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: In 1966 the legendary singer-dancer-actress recorded at  
the Egrem studios with the Orquesta del Teadro Músical de la Habana  
under the direction of Tony Taño. On this CD she sings in French,  
English and Spanish to interpretations of "Avec", "Make Believe",  
"Enamorada", "April In Paris" and others.
This is a hot item for collectors. Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Obertura (3:20) 2. Avec (2:40) 3. Esto Es Felicidad (1:52) 4. Make  
Believe (4:01) 5. Quando Quando (2:40) 6. Enamorada (2:59) 7. Mi  
Corazones Para Ti (2:47) 8. Mon Bateau Blanc (2:36) 9. Hava Nagilla  
(3:25) 10. April In Paris (3:04) 11. Dans Mon Village (4:00) 12.  
Final (0:49)
Price: $17.98

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SEPTETO MONTIMAR TRINIDAD
Un Swing Sabroso
BIS (original import)
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Here's a strong vocal and tres-based son record that's  
both modern and traditional. It's an interesting hybrid, mixing pop  
vocals with deep, funky tres-bongo grooves. Crisp, hard driving Cuban  
swing with young singers. The band rhythm section builds good  
momentum, but it's the harmonizing vocalists that clearly  
differentiates this band from the rest. Septeto Monitmar is a Cuban  
band that has worked in Trinidad for the past 15 or so years. At it's  
most modern, there's hint of timba-pop ("Eres Tú"). Their repertoire  
is smart, borrowing from the books of José Ferrer ("Alguien Como  
Usted"), David Alvarez ("Bongó"), Juan Luis Guerra ("Te Busco") as  
well as original material by director and guitarist Guillermo Ruiz  
Chirino.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Hasta Que Salga El Sol 2. Un Swing Sabroso 3. Alguien Como Usted  
4. Pretexto Para Un Jazz 5. Bongó 6. Dame Tu Consentimiento 7. Eres  
Tú 8. Que Si No Tengo Tu Querer 9. El Chino Salao 10. Te Busco 11.  
Eclipse De Amor 12. Tonada De Amor
MUSICIANS:
• Jose Roberto Casals Rankin: Bongo y director general
• Guillermo Ruiz Chirino: Guitarra, voz y percusion menor, director  
musical, compositor y arreglista
• Bárbaro Lugones Sánchez: Congas y percusión menor, compositor y  
arreglista
• Lázaro Francisco Jiménez Cantero: Contrabajo y voz
• Rewar Pérez Romero: Tres y voz
• Ramón Estupiñan Bárzaga: Percusión menor y voz
• Participación Especial: Eduardo Rodriguez Saura: Segunda  
improvisación de trompeta en "Pretexto para un Jazz"
• Yhoan Cárdenas Del Valle: Tambora en "Que si no tengo tu querer"
• Ingrid Rodriguez: Voz en "Eres Tú"
Price: $17.98

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PABLO "CHINO" NUÑEZ
The Rhythmic Construction Of A Salsa Tune, Vol. 2 - Featuring Pablo  
"Chino" Nuñez DVD ON SALE
Latin Percussion
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSION
EditorsPick: This new DVD from acclaimed timbalero Pablo "Chino"  
Nuñez is the follow up to his popular and informative DVD, 'The  
Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa Tune - Vol. 1' This time, Chino and  
his special guests George Delgado and Jorge Gonzalez move past the  
basic rhythms of Volume 1 and show the viewer the ins and outs of  
playing with other musicians. Learn how to start and finish songs;  
how instrument patterns and various instruments compliment one  
another; watch how the players interact with each other. Chino  
teaches five distinct Latin rhythms - Bomba, Cumbia, Plena, Caballo,  
and Charanga and demonstrates how every instrument's part - including  
Timbales, Conga, Bongos, Plena, Guira, Guiro, and Cowbell is played  
in each of the five songs. As a special learning feature, you can  
turn off any of the individual tracks and play along.
Chino has been playing percussion for over 30 years. He has a broad  
and respected musical background and has played and recorded with  
some of the greatest Latin musicians, including The Spanish Harlem  
Orchestra, Marc Anthony, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Tito Nieves, Ray  
Barretto, Hector Lavoe, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Ray Sepulveda,  
India, Larry Harlow, Tony Vega, Michael Stuart, and Eddie Palmieri.  
For the past 10 years, Chino has also been producing bands and  
arranging music in his own recording studio.
Special Features:
* 2 Extra Songs with Video
* Play Along Section (replace 1 or all percussionists on each song)
* Salsa Glossary
* Artist Biography (DR)
Description: ON SALE until March 7th! Price has been reduced by 15%
Click HERE for the complete listing of specially priced items!
Be sure to also check out Vol. 1.
Price: $21.23

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CAMERATA ROMEU
Cuba Mia: Portrait Of An All-Woman Orchestra - Original Soundrack
Arkadia
Originally released: 2007
Category: SPECIAL INTEREST; SOUNDTRACK; CUBA
EditorsPick: The music Cuba Mia captures a musical Cuba rarely seen  
before. Led by the renowned Zenaida Romeu, the string ensemble  
Camerata Romeu plays everything from Folk music and Mozart to fiery  
renditions of new Cuban music and island rhythms. This CD Soundtrack  
companion to the award winning documentary Cuba Mia: Portrait of an  
All-Woman Orchestra (as seen on PBS) captures the harmonies of the  
Cuban soul and offers an unforgettable message of hope--- 
demonstrating the remarkable power of music to cross the boundaries  
of nations, gender, and time.
Original Soundtrack from the Feature Documenary CUBA MIA: Portrait of  
An All-Woman Orchestra. Also check out the highly acclaimed DVD. (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Pregoneros (2:33) 2. Invitacion Al Son (3:25) 3. Medico De Pianos  
(4:47) 4. Canambu (4:44) 5. Rosa Roja (3:07) 6. Manisero (2:14) 7.  
Danza Lucumi (3:03) 8. A La Antigua (2:37) 9. Improvisada (1:28) 10.  
Cortesana (1:13) 11. Cuba Mia (4:20) 12. He Perdido Contigo (3:45)  
13. Jugando Contigo (1:56) 14. Momo (4:33)
Price: $15.98

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CAMERATA ROMEU
La Bella Cubana: New Classical Cuban Music
BIS (original import)
Originally released: 1996
Reissued: 2005
Category: SPECIAL INTEREST; NEW CLASSICAL CUBAN; CUBA
EditorsPick: Back in stock!
La Bella Cubana, the debut release by the highly acclaimed all-woman  
string orchestra led by Zenaida Romeu, was orginally on the Caribe  
Productions label. The Camerata interpret compositions by José White,  
Carlos Fariñas, Ernesto Lecuona, Leo Brouwer, Roberto Valera, José  
María Vitier, Guido López Gavilán, and Rafael Landestoy.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Camerata En Guaguanco (5:57) 2. La Comparsa (2:10) 3. Canciones  
Remotas No. 3 (4:33) 4. Musica Para Cuerdas (7:23) 5. La Bella Cubana  
(5:12) 6. Punto Y Tonadas (9:06) 7. Sobre El Siglo De Las Luces,  
Adagio (3:20) 8. Minuet (1:20) 9. Andandte Piu Mosso (3:18) 10. Danza  
Loca (2:25) 11. Final Obligado (3:55)
MUSICIANS:
• Lazara Martinez Boada: Violin
• Jenny Padron Padron: 1 y 2 violin
• Inalvys Paris Cabello: Violin 2
• Anolan Gonzalez Morenon: Viola
• Monica Cruzata Espino: Viola
• Maylin Gonzalez Aldama : Cello
• Adays Marrero Nuñez : Contrabajo
Price: $18.98

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FRANCISCO CÉSPEDES
Con El Permiso De Bola - Francisco Céspedes & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Warner Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Collaborative effort between singer Francisco Céspedes  
and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba. It's a lush tribute to the Cuban piano- 
singer/composer Bola De Nieve. They perform gorgeous numbers like  
"Drume Negrita", "La Flor De La Canela" and "Ausencia". A full band,  
with drummer Ignacio Berroa, Carlos Del Puerto on bass, tresero  
Maykel Elizarde, trumpeter Yasek Manzano, violinist Dagobo Gonzalez,  
and guitar player Rene Toledo.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Adios Felicidad 2. Vete De Mi 3. ¡Ay, Amor! 4. La Flor De La  
Canela 5. No Dejes Que Te Olvide 6. Alma Mia 7. Drume Negrita 8. Tu  
Me Has De Querer 9. No Puedo Ser Feliz 10. Ausencia 11. Si Me  
Pudieras Querer 12. Bola De Nieve 13. Drume Negrita (con Bola De Nieve)
MUSICIANS:
• Francisco Cespedes: Voz
• Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Piano
• Ignacio Berroa: Bateria
• Carlos Del Puerto: Contrabajo
• Rene Toledo: Guitarra
• Dagobo Gonzalez: Violin
• Carlos Miyares: Saxo tenor
• Yasek Manzano: Trompeta
• Maykel Elizarde : Tres cubano
Price: $16.98

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WILLY CHIRINO
Amarrados: Lissette & Willy Chirino
Latinum Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: Romantic collaborative effort by Lissette and Willy  
Chirino. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Amarraditos (2:59) 2. Amapola (4:05) 3. Convergencia (2:56) 4. De  
Repente (4:02) 5. Desvelo De Amor (3:52) 6. Mais Um Adeus (4:50) 7.  
How Do You Keep The Music Playing? (4:34) 8. Cosas De Casa (4:32) 9.  
Tristeza (2:51) 10. Samba En Preludio (4:02) 11. Palabras Del Alma  
(4:09) 12. Decir Adiós (4:50)
MUSICIANS:
• Richard Bravo: Percusión
• Laura: Flauta
• Rodolfo (Fofy) Gómez: Clarinete
• Ahmed Barroso: Guitarras
• Ramon Huerta: Piano; Guitarras en "Desvelo de Amor" y "Palabras del  
Alma"
• Elix Manuel Valcarcel: Bajo
• Willy Chirino: Vocals, bajo en "Desvelo de Amor"
• Ramatis Morales: Guitarra y bajo en "Mais um Adeus"
• Michael Cosculuela : Coros
• Lissette: Vocals, Coros
• Guest Artist: Arturo Sandoval: Trumpet "Convergencia"
Price: $15.98

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ISABEL PANTOJA
10 Boleros Y Una Canción De Amor
Sony/BMG/Norte
Originally released: 2007
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA
EditorsPick: Boleros by the well-known Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja.  
Features a duet with Gilberta Santa Rosa ("Esta Tarde Vi Llover"). (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Anoche Hablé Con La Luna (4:00) 2. Adoro (3:56) 3. Bésame Mucho  
(5:11) 4. Dos Gardenias (3:03) 5. Amor Gitano (3:14) 6. Esta Tarde Vi  
Llover (4:14) 7. Sabor A Mi (3:35) 8. Si Tú Me Dices Ven (3:46) 9.  
Inolvidable (4:04) 10. Perfidia (5:28) 11. Una Mujer De Verdad (3:58)  
12. Esta Tarde Vi Llover (Dúo Con Gilberto Santa Rosa (4:14)
MUSICIANS:
• Horacio Icasto: Arreglos, piano acustico, accoreon, Hammond y  
fender rhodes
• Valentin Iturat: Bateria
• Wally Frazza: Percusiones
• Toño De Miguel: Contrabajo
• J.R. Abella: Bajo electrico
• Namsan Fong: Guitarras acústicas, eléctricas y tres
• Cuchús Pimentel: Guitarras flamencas
• Leo: Coros en 'Besame Mucho'
Price: $15.98

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NINO SEGARRA Y SU ORQUESTA
Homenaje A Nino Bravo
Musical Productions
Originally released: 2007
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Segarra sings and plays guitar to boleros with lush  
arrangements that feature Ed Calle, Angie Machado, Carlos Nuño,  
Alberto Vargas and others. Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Te Quiero, Te Quiero 2. Mi Gran Amor 3. Un Beso Y Una Flor 4.  
América, América 5. Libre 6. Noelia 7. Cartas Amarillas 8. Mis Noches  
Sin Tí 9. Como Todos 10. Voy Buscando
MUSICIANS:
• Rolando Grooscors: Guitarras eléctricas y acústicas
• Ricardo Martinez: Bajo
• Alberto Vargas: Bateria
• Ed Calle: Saxofón
• Omar Fabelo: Trompetas
• Angie Machado: Trompetas
• Rafy Torres: Trompetas
• Jesús Alonso: Trompetas
• Miguel Rodriguez: Alto
• Tyrone Carrillo: Bongó y percusión menor
• Carlos Nuño: Pianos y programación
• Mark Weeden: Teclados
• Roxana Guerrero: Coros
• Mayte: Coros
• Maria Alberto: Coros
• Nino Segarra: Guitarra y coros
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Latin Nights - Original Soundtrack
Arkadia
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; TROPICAL DANCE: VARIOUS
EditorsPick: This CD is the sountrack to Latin Nights, a film by  
Anthony Azzopardi, which takes you into the nightclubs, coffee  
houses, and performance halls of Canada to witness the performances  
of Ramiro's Latin Orchestra (featuring Jane Bunnett), Tito Puente,  
Memo Acevedo, Cocada, Banda Brava, Hugo Torres and others. Featuring  
the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, merengue, jazz, samba, tango, canto  
nuevo as well as Andean folk music.
Also check out the DVD. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Latinada - Ramiro's Latin Orchestra (4:09) 2. Esta Paixao - Cocada  
(3:34) 3. Hoy Vive El Recuerdo - Banda Brava (4:33) 4. 111 Rivers -  
Dario Domingues (3:29) 5. Enamorado - Fantasia (2:54) 6. Three Lands  
- Hugo Torres Group (3:35) 7. Morocco - Memo Acevedo Quintet (3:53)  
8. Coplas Del Cantactaro - Nazaka (3:48) 9. A Mi Que Me Importa -  
Onda Latina (4:38) 10. Preparense - Romula Larrea Tango Ensemble  
(3:08) 11. El Rey Del Timbal - Tito Puente's Latin Jazz Band  
Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Dave Valentin & Memo Acevedo (3:38)
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Los Nuevos Boleros 2-CD Set
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA
EditorsPick: A grand smorgasbord of sumptuous boleros by the likes of  
Ignacio Carrillo "Mazacote", Mayito Rivera, Jesus Rubalcaba, Rosita  
"La Perla", Felix Valoy Jr., Issac Delgado, Pedrito Calvo, Tito  
Rojas, Pedro Brull, Sonora Gloria Matancera and many others. A jam- 
packed 2-CD set.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Muere Una Ilusion - Ignacio Carrillo "Mazacote" (2:58) 2. Es  
Imposible - Pedrito Calvo (3:22) 3. Soñando Co Puerto Rico - Pedro  
Brull (4:38) 4. Comedia - Tito Rojas (2:11) 5. Si Me Comprendieras -  
Issac Delgado (3:47) 6. Tu Me Sabes Comprender - Mayito Rivera (3:34)  
7. No Te Voy A Querer Para Que Sufras - Rosita "La Perla" (2:17) 8.  
Bailemos En Silencio - Marianao Social Club (7:00) 9. Si Te Contara -  
Orlando Canto (3:02) 10. Hoy Como Ayer - Sandoval (3:37) 11. La  
Ultima Copa - Puly Hernandez (2:46) 12. Besame - Felix Valoy Jr.  
(3:22) 13. Desconfianza - Alfredo Valdes Jr. (8:52) 14. Por La  
Presente - Ciso Guanche (3:25) 15. Blancas Azucenas - Rosita "La  
Perla" (6:11) 16. Hoy Se Mas - Mazacote & Ciso Guanche (3:10) 17.  
Seguire Mi Viaje - Tito Rojas (3:55) 18. Me Faltabas - Pedrito Calvo  
(3:50) 19. Total - Sonora Gloria Matancera (2:45) 20. Hay Que Vivir  
La Vida - Miro (2:31) 21. Contigo En La Distancia - Jesus Rubalcaba  
(3:28) 22. A Tu Lado Vivire - Felix Valoy Jr. (2:46) 23. Lo Mismo Que  
A Usted - Donaldo Flores (3:49) 24. Ahora Juntos - Israel Diaz (2:38)  
25. Como Fue - Somos Amigos.. Plus 3 More Tunes!!! (7:23)
Price: $19.98

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