A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana

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In the wake of the multiplatinum-selling Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban music has become hot. This album might borrow the BVSC concept of gathering musicians of different generations together, but--while the names aren't as widely known (with the exception of Buena Vista alumnus Juan de Marcos Gonzalez)--the music glistens just as brightly, covering a similar territory of son and bolero and offering an extraordinary pianist in Guillermo "Rubalcaba" Gonzales. His two contributions, "Oguere" and "Rubalcaba," show him to be as talented as Rubén González. Still, there are no slouches here; all four singers are superb. Young Luis Frank shines on "Longina," a duet with Juan de Marcos, sparingly accompanied by tres. The title track, Frank's homage to the Havana barrio, is a tour de force, picking up the torch of Cuban traditionalists Sierra Maestra and running with it. Even in the time of a Cuban glut, A Buena Vista is essential. --Chris Nickson

A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana,Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad,Timba,Afro-Cuban,Bolero,Cuba,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Son,Trova,World Music

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A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Timba 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 Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000050ISJ Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

1. A Buena Vista
2. La Sitiera
3. Bilongo
4. Baila Suave
5. Hoy La Lluvia
6. Oguere
7. Linda Alborada
8. Longina
9. Ojos Malignos
10. Golondrina Guajira
11. La Mas Bella Cancion
12. Maracaibo Oriental
13. Rubalcaba

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In the wake of the multiplatinum-selling Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban music has become hot. This album might borrow the BVSC concept of gathering musicians of different generations together, but--while the names aren't as widely known (with the exception of Buena Vista alumnus Juan de Marcos Gonzalez)--the music glistens just as brightly, covering a similar territory of son and bolero and offering an extraordinary pianist in Guillermo "Rubalcaba" Gonzales. His two contributions, "Oguere" and "Rubalcaba," show him to be as talented as Rubén González. Still, there are no slouches here; all four singers are superb. Young Luis Frank shines on "Longina," a duet with Juan de Marcos, sparingly accompanied by tres. The title track, Frank's homage to the Havana barrio, is a tour de force, picking up the torch of Cuban traditionalists Sierra Maestra and running with it. Even in the time of a Cuban glut, A Buena Vista is essential. --Chris Nickson

Average customer rating: great album (and booklet too) Great classic son with a new twist

A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Narada 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 Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005LNHG Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. A Buena Vista
2. La Sitiera
3. Bilongo
4. Baila Suave
5. Hoy La Lluvia
6. Oguere
7. Linda Alborada
8. Longina
9. Ojos Malignos
10. Golondrina Guajira
11. La Mas Bella Cancion
12. Maracaibo Oriental
13. Rubalcaba

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In the wake of the multiplatinum-selling Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban music has become hot. This album might borrow the BVSC concept of gathering musicians of different generations together, but--while the names aren't as widely known (with the exception of Buena Vista alumnus Juan de Marcos Gonzalez)--the music glistens just as brightly, covering a similar territory of son and bolero and offering an extraordinary pianist in Guillermo "Rubalcaba" Gonzales. His two contributions, "Oguere" and "Rubalcaba," show him to be as talented as Rubén González. Still, there are no slouches here; all four singers are superb. Young Luis Frank shines on "Longina," a duet with Juan de Marcos, sparingly accompanied by tres. The title track, Frank's homage to the Havana barrio, is a tour de force, picking up the torch of Cuban traditionalists Sierra Maestra and running with it. Even in the time of a Cuban glut, A Buena Vista is essential. --Chris Nickson

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great album (and booklet too).......2006-02-09

I recenlty bought this CD by Soneros de Verdad and can only recommend it to lovers of Cuban music. It has songs in all the traditional genres of Cuban music - son, bolreo, afro, guajira ... all in superb quality of musicianship.

Additionally it has nice thick booklet with details on musicians, photos, and all the lyrics. Plus it's both in Spanish and English - very valuable for someone like me who's learning Spanish!

Great classic son with a new twist.......2001-09-23

Classic son with a fresh new sound

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A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Latisphere 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 | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002CPJS4 Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

1. Buena Vista
2. Sitiera
3. Bilongo
4. Baila Suave
5. Hoy la Lluvia
6. Oguere [Instrumental]
7. Linda Alborada
8. Longina
9. Ojos Malignos
10. Golondrina Guarjira
11. MBella Canci
12. Maracaibo Oriental
13. Rubalcaba [Instrumental]

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A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch 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 | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEOEB Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Buena Vista
2. Sitiera
3. Bilongo
4. Baila Suave
5. Hoy la Lluvia
6. Oguere [Instrumental]
7. Linda Alborada
8. Longina
9. Ojos Malignos
10. Golondrina Guarjira
11. MBella Canci
12. Maracaibo Oriental
13. Rubalcaba [Instrumental]

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2. Adios Sui Generis V.2 [Limited Edition] [Import]
3. Adios Sui Generis V.3 [Limited Edition] [Import]
4. Amor del Bueno
5. Antologia de Sus Exitos
6. Baila Hits 2005
7. Bar 3
8. Billboard Latin Music Awards 2004
9. Bolerista de America Con Guitarras [Original recording remastered]
10. Canciones Para Llevar

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