Product description Audio CD box four CD. .com Cleverly packaged in a faux cigar box, this four-CD compilation of Cuban music is designed with the curious fan in mind. Each disc is dedicated to a genre: Cuban Invocations (Afro-Cuban religious music), Cantar en Cuba (songcraft), Bailar con Cuba (dance music), and Cubano Jazz (jazz). Rather than attempting a full historical account, the selection of both classic and modern performers suggests the evolution of the music in broad, bold strokes. Cantar en Cuba features singer Maria Teresa Vera, a key historical figure, but also up-to-the-minute salsero Issac Delgado. In Cubano Jazz, the late bandleader Mario Bauza, crucial in the birth of Latin jazz in the early '40s, is represented alongside contemporary pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba. The accompanying 112-page booklet includes essays, interviews, and a useful song-by-song discussion that sets the music in context. The result is an informative, rewarding overview of Cuban music--and a terrific instant dance-music collection. --Fernando Gonzalez
N**R
Great package.
Both the actual package (a look-a-like cigar case) and the collection of songs, are pretty impressive. The set touches on virtually every sound there, give or take; and nice images on the cd slips that cover various old land layouts. Worth a get, especially if you can get it at a good price like I did. In fact, if you can get it at a nice price, jump on it! Got it as a gift for someone, and now I might order me a second. Much better than expected. I'll warn you, I'm not an expert on the music there, just so you know; but I thought it was really well put together in every way; style, music, images, and background info if you get the insert booklet (some vendors may inform you they don't have them). Either way, a great purchase! It makes you feel it in you, like you're there years ago.
J**.
in new and excellent condition. Arrived a few days before the "scheduled" ...
Received as advertised, in new and excellent condition. Arrived a few days before the "scheduled" date. Thank you!
J**Z
Cubanisimo
IF you can get this CD set, it will bring the island of Cuba to you. It's gallery of songs are amazing.
R**T
Can't get any better.
This is truly an eclectic collection of the diversity that makes not only the Cuban music, but its people.Of course, it does not include the classical compositions of Ernesto Lecuona (I recommend Lecuona plays Lecuona,) amongst other Cuban musicians of different genres.It does justice with respect to the music of the early 20th century, to the latter years of musicans under Castro's BIG eye.
R**Y
Great Introduction to Cuban Music!
Great Music! Nice box! Booklet is very informative!A friend of mine teaches at Royal College of Music. She will use it to prepare her lesson on the History of Afro Cuban Music.Great Product! Lot of fun!
