Various Artists - Sound of Cuba (CD)

Three CD set. The first things that come to mind when you think of Cuba? Cigars, colorful vintage cars... and sultry, sensual music. The three-album compilation The Sound of Cuba captures the spirit of authentic music from the island nation. The collection also features the iconic album Casa de la Trova - Santiago de Cuba's answer to Havana's Buena Vista Social Club! In 1999, Havana-born guitarist Manuel Barrueco made a tribute to his homeland with the album Cuba! Featuring such greats as Ernesto Lecuona, Héctor Angulo, and Leo Brouwer, the release enjoys legendary status as a Cuban music classic. The child prodigy, pianist and bandleader Ernesto Lecuona, known as the 'South American Gershwin', created an oeuvre of more than 600 melodies, all infused with that irresistible Cuban flavor and rhythm. He takes center stage on the 1999 piano album Habanera, with Kathryn Stott interpreting his music. On this album the English pianist brings Lecuona, who died in 1963 and who had been long forgotten in the West, to a new public falling under the spell of his lively music. With music from the renowned Casa de la Trova, The Sound of Cuba box set brings the listener right to the heart of Cuban music. It was here in Santiago de Cuba with the Trova singers and guitarists that the country's vibrant music-making culture emerged. This became the root of many other Latin-American styles that spread all over the world.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Flor de Venganza - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
2. Rosalba - By Trio Miraflores
3. Cajon de Muerto - By Zaida Reyte and Alfredo Alonso
4. Ella y Yo - By Mercedes Ferrin, Esperansa Ferrin and Orfeon de Santiano Miraflores
5. Si Fuera Como Tu - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
6. Herminia - By Trio Miraflores
7. El Misterio de Tus Ojos - By Zaida Reyte and Alfredo Alonso
8. Y Tu Que Has Hecho ? - By Cascarita
9. A Una Coqueta - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
10. Tarde Dominical - By Mercedes Ferrin and Esperansa Ferrin
11. A la Orilla Del Mar (Herminia) - By Trio Miraflores
12. Sublime Ilusion - By Lucia Lago and Lusson Bueno
13. Entre Flores Morire - By Mercedes Ferrin and Esperansa Ferrin
14. Si Volvieras a Mi - By Trio Miraflores

Disc: 2

1. Afro Cuban Dances: La Comparsa (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco Barrueco
2. Afro Cuban Dances: Danza Lucumi (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco
3. Cuban Dances: A la Antigua (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco
4. Suite No. 2: Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
5. Canción Triste - By Manuel Barrueco
6. Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
7. New York Rush (Theme from 'El Super') [Arr. for Guitar By E. Ubieta] - By Manuel Barrueco
8. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: I. Asokere I - By Manuel Barrueco
9. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: II. Suayo - By Manuel Barrueco
10. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: III. Iyá Mi Ilé - By Manuel Barrueco
11. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: IV. Borotití - By Manuel Barrueco
12. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: V. Asokere II - By Manuel Barrueco
13. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: VI. Iyá Mo Dupé - By Manuel Barrueco
14. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: VII. Yeye Bi Obi Tosuo - By Manuel Barrueco
15. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: VIII. E Lekua - By Manuel Barrueco
16. Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: IX. Asokere III - By Manuel Barrueco
17. Sonata for Guitar: I. Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
18. Sonata for Guitar: II. Variaciones - By Manuel Barrueco
19. Sonata for Guitar: III. Danza - By Manuel Barrueco
20. Rito de los Orishas: I. Exordium-Conjuro - By Manuel Barrueco
21. Rito de los Orishas: II. Danza de Las Diosas Negras (Danza I, Danza II, Evocacion I, Evocacion II, D - By Manuel Barrueco

Disc: 3

1. Preludio en la Noche - By Kathryn Stott
2. Danzas Afrocubanas: La Conga de Medianoche (Allegro) - By Kathryn Stott
3. Canción de Luna - By Kathryn Stott
4. Danzas Cubanas Al Estilo Del Siglo XIX: Ella y Yo (Allegro Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
5. Valses Fantasticos: IV. Vals Arabesque - By Kathryn Stott
6. Valses Fantasticos: VI. Vals Maravilloso - By Kathryn Stott
7. Valses Fantasticos: VII. Vals Brillante - By Kathryn Stott
8. Valses Fantasticos: I. Vals Apasionado - By Kathryn Stott
9. Valses Fantasticos: V. Vals Patético - By Kathryn Stott
10. Valses Fantasticos: II. Vals Romantico - By Kathryn Stott
11. Valses Fantasticos: III. Vals Poetico - By Kathryn Stott
12. Danzas Afrocubanas: Danza Negra - By Kathryn Stott
13. ¡... y la Negra Bailaba! - By Kathryn Stott
14. Yo Te Quiero Siempre - By Kathryn Stott
15. Danzas Afrocubanas: La Comparsa (Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
16. Ante El Escorial (Ben Moderato - Più Mosso - Moderato - Vivace) - By Kathryn Stott
17. San Francisco El Grande - By Kathryn Stott
18. Danza de los Ñañigos - By Kathryn Stott
19. La Habanera - By Kathryn Stott
20. Danzas Afrocubanas: Danza Lucumí (Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
21. Bell Flower - By Kathryn Stott
22. Danzas Cubanas Al Estilo Del Siglo XIX: La Cardenense (Moderato - Moderato - Tempo Primo - Lento) - By Kathryn Stott
23. Mazurka Glissando - By Kathryn Stott