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ASIN : B00000J7IL
Track Listings for
Disc-1
1. Bruca Maniguá
2. Herido de Sombras
3. Marieta
4. Guateque Campesino
5. Mami Me Gusto
6. Nuestra Ultima Cita
7. Cienfuegos Tiene Su Guaguancó
8. Silencio
9. Aquellos Ojos Verdes
10. Qué Bueno Baila Usted
11. Como Fue
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Editorial Reviews
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It should never cease to amaze how spry and dramatically potent a force is the Buena Vista Social Club. The group--really a gaggle of aging Cuban maestros brought together for stunning all-star performances--keeps its footing in Cuban dance music at the same time as it revels in the lax tempo of layered hand percussion and traditional rhythms. Ibrahim Ferrer stepped to the international fore as the vocalist on the eponymous BVSC CD in 1997 and here furthers his already-obvious command of everything from sultry, horn-swaying ballads to gritty son tunes like "Mamí Me Gustá." Ferrer's tattered vocal inflections shape the more rollicking tunes so their texture is palpable, especially when belted in antiphonal give-and-takes with the rest of the huge band he totes along here. A 15-member-strong string section steps forward on the bolero tracks, which send off a smoldering passion that's startling in light of the BVSC's heightened, horn-charged charts. But the rich string passages color songs in wide brush strokes, which is to say that they heighten the passion to no end. Ferrer's debut might come in his twilight years, but it's a majorly luminous event. --Andrew Bartlett
Picking up where Buena Vista Social Club left off, BVSC Presents Ibrahim Ferrer soothes with the hushed romanticism of Cuba's yesteryear while boasting the talents of one of its greatest singers, Ibrahim Ferrer. Again there's an all-star lineup of musicians led by pianist Rubén González and singer Omara Portuondo creating music at the renowned Egrem studios, whose live room brings the slow lucidity and intense vigor of the Cuban classics to life. --Karen K. Hugg
Customer Reviews
Such a shame Ry Cooder felt he had to (2004-04-19)  Stunning vocals by Ibrahim mingled with aweful, fumbling guitar by Ry Cooder. What was Ray thinking, especially on track 2? I agree with some of the other reviews on the "hawaiian" feel to Ry's playing... Thankfully, his input isn't apparent on all tracks, although this album is not as polished as the original buena vista. I'm dying to bring this CD with me on my next visit to Cuba and ask the local Cubans what they think. Incidentally, it is worth mentioning that it isn't too difficult to find musicians of equal caliber playing all around Cuba, pretty much any night of the week. If you love the music and are from any other country than America, go there for the ultimate musical experience.
Such a shame Ray Cooder felt he had to (2004-04-19)  Stunning vocals by Ibrahim mingled with aweful, fumbling guitar by Ray Cooder. What was Ray thinking, especially on track 2? Thankfully, his input is limited. I'm dying to bring this CD with me on my next visit to Cuba and ask the local Cubans what they think.
Boleros, son & nostalgia (2003-11-08)  From the beginning of the delicious 'son' titled "Bruca Maniguá" it's impossible not to be dragged into an album that's like a trip through yesterday's Cuba, courtesy of Ibrahim Ferrer and Buena Vista Social Club. The album is a very successful and contagious combination of 'sones' (happy and rhythm filled pieces) and 'boleros' (the name for Latinamerican ballads). The two most successful samples for each, in my opinion, are "Mami Me Gustó" and "Aquellos Ojos Verdes." The first one, a 'son' composed decades ago by Arsenio Rodríguez, same composer of two more tracks in the album, includes a very upbeat piano solo by Rubén González, followed by a divine solo played by Papí Oviedo on the 'tres' (a three-string instrument from the Caribbean). "... Ojos Verdes" instead, a classic but ageless 'bolero', can bring the most tender memories of an age long gone, where seranading the loved one was the norm, rather than the exception. When you're done with the CD nostalgia mixes up with happiness, for the fact that Ry Cooder (producer) was able to discover Ibrahim Ferrer's exceptional musical talent. It's so ironic to think that this former Beny More bandmember ("Que bueno baila usted") actually made his record debut hereby, a man born in 1927, but with a sense of romance and rhythm that defies age and any stereotype. As for the comments some reviewers make, criticizing Ry Cooder's slide guitar playing, I don't agree with them, but then again, it's largely a matter of personal preference. Final Note: Luckily enough for listeners who don't speak or understand Spanish, the English translation of the lyrics is included.
Highest Praises (2003-08-15) This extraordinary artist was unknown until an American musician named Ry Cooder, made a pilgrimage to Cuba with his son to find all of the still-living Cuban musician legends. Ibrahim Ferrer had given up on his musical career, as he could not get work in Cuba. Ry Cooder and son found Ibrahim and a host of other Cuban musicians, and went to Cuba's recording studio where they recorded the "Buena Vista Social Club" cd (highly recommend). Ibrahim and friends played at Carnegie Hall, which launched a new career for him. I can also recommend Ibrahim Ferrer's "Buenos Hermanos" cd. This music goes straight to the heart and expresses a joy unfelt in any other type of music.
Excellent Album (2003-08-02) This album was the basis for much of the Buena Vista Social Club film, which was filmed after the Buena Vista Social Club album was recorded. This album is a natural extention of the the Buena Vista Social Club album.
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