Afro-Cuban All Stars - A Toda Cuba Le Gusta
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Free Music Review: Great Album
Hit: 5 Stars
If you like the old fashioned "son" sound, you will love this album. This album is reminiscent of the old cuba of the 1950's (but with better sound quality of course). A modern comparison would be Sierra Maestra or Jesus Allemany (Cubanismo fame)Free Music Review: This Cuban is thrilled w/this Cuban album. Read my review
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is a work of art. It is only rivaled by its companion albums, "Buena Vista Social Club", and "Introducing Ruben Gonzalez". I would strongly recommend buying all three and listening to them in succession, although each is excellent in its own right. "Afro-Cuban All-Stars" is a collection of old standards, mostly from the Cuba of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Although to many (including this Cuban-american) that Cuba is gone, what with the political scene such as it is now under Castro, the music IS ALIVE, as this album definitely proves. Lush, big band sounds, impeccable singing by such greats as Ibrahim Ferrer and Manuel Puntillita Licea, combine to paint a vivid musical picture that practically includes the tropical aroma of the island itself. The first track, "Amor Verdadero", is a "son" that tells an unforgettable story of a man and his relationship with his mother which sustained him during a traumatic life. "Habana del Este" has a beautifully nostalgic, melancholy feel to it that reminds one of simpler, more romantic times of yesteryear. Yet tracks like, "Pio Mentiroso" leave one with a desire to jump up and dance, shyness be damned. Take it from this Cuban, this is the album to get, whatever your culture, whatever your taste. You'll love it.Free Music Review: WOW!!
Hit: 5 Stars
The tradition comes through loud and clear. This is incredibly soulful music performed at the most accomplished level. The pride of these musicians is evident in the very strong vocals. I highly recommend this CD to anyone at all interested in Afro-Cuban music. I can't imagine how anyone could fail to be uplifted after listening!