Music of Cuba: 1909-1951

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This magnificent 25-track compilation, digitally remastered from archival 78s, spans 41 years of classic Cuban music, from the 1909 habanera/danzón of Orchestra de Felipe Valdez to the 1951 montuno-motored Conjunto Cubakonga's "Como Ayer," which previewed salsa and Latin jazz. The depth and diversity of the island's full Afro-Hispanic sound spectrum is here. The clave-coded tres guitar strains of the son ring through on Sexteto Nacional's rendition of the classic "Siboney," penned by pianist-composer Ernesto Lecuona. His pop orchestra, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, swings his Afro-anthemic rumba, "Tabú." The haunting operatic voice of María Cervantes highlights the traditional bolero on the voice-piano duo, "Tus Manos Blancos," contrasted by the Old World Spanish choral canción, "As Mozas da Vilanova" by Coro Agrupación Artistica Gallega." "A Centavo el Mazo," an uptempo bolero-son by Orchestra Pedro Via melodically mirrors "The Peanut Vendor" and Desi Arnaz y su Orchestra (of I Love Lucy fame) kicks up the processional carnival paces on "La Conga en Nuevo York." The DNA of the big band Latin jazz is discovered in "Pacto con el Diablo," performed by Alberto Socarras y su Orchestra Cubanacán. All in all, this stunning set shows that the 20th century moved and grooved to a Cuban beat. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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Average customer rating: A wonderful,historical collection of Cuban Music! Extraordinario!

Music of Cuba: 1909-1951 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony 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 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 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cuban Patio / The Music Of Cuba Boleros I / The Music Of Cuba Cuban Counterpoint: History of the Son Montuno Hecho en Cuba: The Complete Collection Cuban Jazz / The Music Of Cuba ASIN: B00004U2GN Release Date: 2000-07-04

Tracks:

1. Unknown - Orquesta Felipe Valdes
2. Se Acabo La Choricera - Floro Zorrilla Y Miguel Zaballa
3. Miguel, Los Hombres No Lloran - Sexteto Occidente
4. Somos Ocho Orientales - Grupo Tipico Oriental
5. Tus Manos Blancas - Maria Cervantes
6. As Mozas De Vilanova - Coro Agrupacion Artistica Gallega
7. Siboney - Sexteto Nacional
8. Mujeres Enamorenme - Sexteto Nacional
9. Noche Azul (Come Back Again) - Cuban Orchestra - Test For Mr. Madriguera
10. Masabi - Alberto Socarras Y Su Orquesta Cubanacan
11. Pacto Con El Diablo - Alberto Socarras Y Su Orquesta Cubanacan
12. The Music Goes Round And Round - Augusto Coen & His Golden Casino Orchestra
13. Conga - Augusto Coen & His Golden Casino Orchestra
14. Mulatica - Johnny Rodriguez Y Su Orquesta
15. Tabu - Lecuona Cuban Boys
16. Rumba Tambah - Lecuona Cuban Boys
17. Rumbas Cubanas - Lecuona Cuban Boys
18. El Maraquero - Antobal's Cubans
19. A Centavo El Mazo - Orquesta Pedro Via
20. Cachita - Antobal's Cubans
21. La Conga En Nueva York - Desi Arnaz Y Su Orquesta
22. Impromptu - Desi Arnaz Y Su Orquesta
23. El Muerto Se Fue De Rumba - Orquesta Hermanos Castro
24. La Reina Del Gaugaunco - Alberto Iznaga Y Su Orquesta Siboney
25. Como Ayer - Conjunto Cubakonga

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This magnificent 25-track compilation, digitally remastered from archival 78s, spans 41 years of classic Cuban music, from the 1909 habanera/danzón of Orchestra de Felipe Valdez to the 1951 montuno-motored Conjunto Cubakonga's "Como Ayer," which previewed salsa and Latin jazz. The depth and diversity of the island's full Afro-Hispanic sound spectrum is here. The clave-coded tres guitar strains of the son ring through on Sexteto Nacional's rendition of the classic "Siboney," penned by pianist-composer Ernesto Lecuona. His pop orchestra, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, swings his Afro-anthemic rumba, "Tabú." The haunting operatic voice of María Cervantes highlights the traditional bolero on the voice-piano duo, "Tus Manos Blancos," contrasted by the Old World Spanish choral canción, "As Mozas da Vilanova" by Coro Agrupación Artistica Gallega." "A Centavo el Mazo," an uptempo bolero-son by Orchestra Pedro Via melodically mirrors "The Peanut Vendor" and Desi Arnaz y su Orchestra (of I Love Lucy fame) kicks up the processional carnival paces on "La Conga en Nuevo York." The DNA of the big band Latin jazz is discovered in "Pacto con el Diablo," performed by Alberto Socarras y su Orchestra Cubanacán. All in all, this stunning set shows that the 20th century moved and grooved to a Cuban beat. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful,historical collection of Cuban Music!.......2001-04-25

If you wish to investigate the roots of Cuban Music, not only B.C. (Before Castro) but B.B.V. (Before Buena Vista! I mean before Compay Segundo was born !) this 25 song collection is for you! I am listening to it as I write and it is hard to believe that the first two recordings are over 90 years old! The digital remastering of these recordings are amazing and the liner notes on the history of Cuban music and each song by Dick Spottwood is worth the price of the C.D. alone. One small tiny complaint( I would have rated it 4.9999 stars as a result...The notes speak of a ground breaking recording called "The Peanut Vendor"(El Manisero). Perhaps it was not a Columbia recording, but it is not included in this collection. Other than that, it's perfect.., Don't hestitate...BUY IT !!!

Extraordinario!.......2000-07-21

Lo mejor de la musica Cubana. No puede faltar en la coleccion de cualquier verdadero amante de la musica cubana.

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Music of Cuba: 1909-1951 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony 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 ASIN: B00005073S Release Date: 2000-08-23

Tracks:

1. Unknown
2. Se Acab Choricera
3. Miguel, Los Hombres No Lloran - Sexteto Occidente
4. Somos Ocho Orientales
5. Tus Manos Blancas
6. As Mozas de Vilanova
7. Siboney - Sexteto Nacional
8. Mujeres Enamorenme - Sexteto Nacional
9. Noche Az]
10. Masabi
11. Pacto con el Diablo - Albert Socarras,
12. Music Goes 'Round and Around [#]
13. Conga [#]
14. Mulatica
15. TabUSA] - Lecuona Cuban Boys
16. Rumba Tambah - Lecuona Cuban Boys
17. Rumbas Cubanas - Lecuona Cuban Boys
18. Maraquero - Antobal's Cubans
19. Centavo el Mazo
20. Cachita - Antobal's Cubans
21. Gonga en Nueva York - Desi Arnaz, , Su Orquesta
22. Impromptu [#] - Desi Arnaz, , Su Orquesta
23. Muerto Se Fue de Rumba
24. Reina del GauguancAlberto Iznaga,
25. Como Ayer

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Release.

Jazz Music:

1. Nada Personal [Soundtrack]
2. Natural
3. Necesito Mas
4. Necesito un Amor
5. No Me Toques las Palmas Que Me Conozco
6. Pa' Goza Con Fruko
7. Paradysso [Import]
8. Parte De La Religion [Limited Edition] [Import]
9. Personalidad: 20 Exitos
10. Ponce

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