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Summary: Música Cubana Excelente
Comment: Este albúm contiene mucho ritmo y música típica de Cuba. Los músicos son extraordinários aún
tienen muchos años. Sí compralo no estaría decepcionado.

This album contains a lot of rhythm
and typical Cuban music. The musicians are amazing especially since they're quite old. If you buy it
you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: The more you listen the more you will be able to hear
Comment: This record is a wonderfull blend of Cuban music. It seems to get better each time I listen to it.
There is instant appeal with "Chan Chan", others take longer to appreciate but the more you listen
the more you will be able to hear. Its difficult to pick a favourite track but Omara Portundo's
vocals on Veinte Anos get my vote. This CD is the place to start your World Music collection.

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Summary: The sublime sound of a Latin summer
Comment: Aaah to be in Cuba and escape our dreary weather! Or anywhere hot really. Stick this on and you
really feel things have just got hotter! Great at a BBQ, especailly on the beach!

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Summary: A Cuban Masterpiece
Comment: I have no words to describe how brilliant this recording is. Buena Vista Social Club bring alive the
music that has sustained Cuba as far back as the 1920s. Listening to the likes of Ibrahim Ferrer,
Ruben Gonzalez, Eliades Ochoa, Compay Segundo and Omara Portuondo paint a picture of a vibrant and
soulful Cuba from the not too distant past. Needless to say, all musicians on this album have such
incredible talent, that it is difficult to believe that we've missed out on such a musical
extravagance for over 50 years. I have not come across a singer that can deliver such heartfelt
passion in their music like Ibrahim Ferrer (83) and Compay Segundo (93), but the person that moved
me the most on this recording was the 77 year old pianist Ruben Gonzalez. You just have to listen
to PUEBLO NUEVO and MURMULLO to realise this man's incredible talent. It is hard to believe that
Ruben virtually had given up playing due to arthritis in his hands, and that he has no piano at
home.

It is amazing to think that none of the musicians received recognition at the height of
their careers, and seeing their current living conditions is a humbling experience. Nonetheless, I
am happy that they achieved fame at last. All songs on this album are masterpieces, and this album
will move you like no other. This recording is worth ten times its price, and it is one of my most
treasured items in my music collection. It is a nostalgic, yet brilliant piece of Cuba.

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Summary: The best starting place...
Comment: I have wanted to learn and listen more to this style of music for some time, but have always
suffered the "Hmmm, here I am in the record shop _again_ what do I start with" syndrome. This album
was given to me, and has inspired me down whole new avenues... Great "Sunday afternoon" chilling
out music.

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