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,Narada,Afro-Cuban,Bolero,Cuba,Cuban,Latin,Pop,Son,Tropical,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 ASIN: B000050ISJ Release Date: 2000-11-28 |
Tracks:
- A Buena Vista
- La Sitiera
- Bilongo
- Baila Suave
- Hoy La Lluvia
- Oguere
- Linda Alborada
- Longina
- Ojos Malignos
- Golondrina Guajira
- La Mas Bella Cancion
- Maracaibo Oriental
- 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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A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana
Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005LNHG Release Date: 2001-06-05 |
Tracks:
- A Buena Vista
- La Sitiera
- Bilongo
- Baila Suave
- Hoy La Lluvia
- Oguere
- Linda Alborada
- Longina
- Ojos Malignos
- Golondrina Guajira
- La Mas Bella Cancion
- Maracaibo Oriental
- 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 NicksonCustomer Reviews:
great album (and booklet too).......2006-02-09
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
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A Buena Vista: Barrio de la Habana
Luis Frank Presents Soneros de Verdad Manufacturer: Latisphere ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002CPJS4 Release Date: 2006-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Buena Vista
- Sitiera
- Bilongo
- Baila Suave
- Hoy la Lluvia
- Oguere [Instrumental]
- Linda Alborada
- Longina
- Ojos Malignos
- Golondrina Guarjira
- MBella Canci
- Maracaibo Oriental
- 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 ASIN: B0000DEOEB Release Date: 2002-03-05 |
Tracks:
- Buena Vista
- Sitiera
- Bilongo
- Baila Suave
- Hoy la Lluvia
- Oguere [Instrumental]
- Linda Alborada
- Longina
- Ojos Malignos
- Golondrina Guarjira
- MBella Canci
- Maracaibo Oriental
- Rubalcaba [Instrumental]
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