Cleverly packaged in a faux cigar box, this four-CD compilation of Cuban music is designed ... more
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 1940s, 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
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Cleverly packaged in a faux cigar box, this four-CD compilation of Cuban music is designed ... more
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 1940s, 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
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Product Information for "Cuba - I Am Time - Various Artists" »
Product details
Title
Cuba - I Am Time, I Am Time
Performer
Various Artists
Genre
World Music
Sub Genre
Cuban
Release Date
08/1997, 11/11/2002
Original Release Year
1997, 1999
Label / Distributor
Blue Jackel / Proper Note, Revolver / Revolver/Universal Music
Producer
Jack O'Neil (Compilation)
Pieces in Set
4, 5
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo, Mixed
Format
Collection
EAN
600065501025, 85365450622
Catalogue Number
BJAC 50102, 545022
Additional notes
Album Notes
CUBA: I AM TIME consists of 4 separate discs labeled CUBAN INVOCATIONS, CANTAR EN CUBA, BAILAR EN CUBA and CUBANO JAZZ. Many of these selections are from rare and out-of-print albums taken from the private collection of Alan Boss and the archives of Egrem, Cuba's state-run record label. Included is an illustrated 112-page booklet consisting of notes, interviews and track-by-track annotations. Digitally remastered by Gene Paul. CUBA: I AM TIME was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package - Boxed and for Best Historical Album.
Album Reviews
Vibe (10/97, p.173) - "...a festive, well-sequenced, and danceable set that shows off that nation's most important cultural export..." JazzTimes (12/97, p.212) - "...an impressive chronicle of a great musical culture....it follows the evolution of one of the most significant musical cultures in the western hemisphere."
Titles on disc 1
1.
El Sinsonte - Quinto, Pancho & Anag 7
2.
Obatala - Valdes, Merceditas
3.
La Voz Del Congo - Clave Y Guaguanco
4.
Chacho - Los Munequitos De Matanzas
5.
Yemaya - Conjunto Folklorico Nacional De Cuba
6.
Pappa Aggun - Mendoza, Celeste & Los Papines
7.
Santa Barbara (Que Viva Chango) - Gonzalez, Celina
8.
Con Su Pin Pin - Comparsa San Agustin
9.
Bata Rhythm
10.
Osain - Valdes, Merceditas
11.
Chivo Que Rompe Tambo - Bola De Nieve
12.
Soy Todo - Formell, Juan & Los Van Van
13.
Assokere (Canto A Eleggua) - Sintesis
Titles on disc 2
1.
Arrolla Cubano - Vera, Maria Teresa
2.
Mamita Cambia - Valdes, Miguelito
3.
Saoco - Mendoza, Celeste
4.
Yo Si Tumbo Cana - Cuarteto D'Aida
5.
Guajira Guantanamera - Fernandez, Joseito
6.
Son De La Loma - Trio Matamoros
7.
Maria Cristina - Saquito, Nico
8.
El Derdulero - Alvarez, Paulina
9.
El Diablo Tun Tun - Cuni, Miguelito
10.
Ritmo Pilon - Alonso, Pacho
11.
Y Manana Me Caso Contigo - Faz, Roberto Y Su Conjunto
12.
Drume Negrita - Valdes, Merceditas
13.
Yayabo - Gomez, Tito
14.
Sabanas Biancas - Alfonso, Gerado
15.
Mariposa - Ferrer, Pedro Luis
16.
Identidad - Milanes, Pablo
17.
A Bayamo En Coche - Alvarez, Adalberto Y Su Son
18.
Pa Que Te Salves - Delgado, Issac Y Su Orquesta
Titles on disc 3
1.
Que Bueno Baila Usted - More, Beny
2.
Rumba Caliente - Reve Y Su Charangon
3.
Lliana Quiere Chocolate - Pello Afrokan
4.
Echale Salista - Pineiro, Ignacio & Septeto Nacional
5.
Tres Lindas Cubanas - Sexteto Habanero
6.
Pare Cochero - Orchestra Aragon
7.
Socieded Antonio Maceo - Lopez, Israel 'Cachao'
8.
Mulatica Revoltosa - Arcano Y Sus Maravillas
9.
Adivinalo - Rodriguez, Arsenio
10.
Oye El Carbonero - Cuni, Miguelito
11.
Que Sorpresa - Formell, Juan & Los Van Van
12.
Recordando Al Sonero - Alvarez, Adalberto Y Su Son
13.
La Bruja Camara - Cortes, Jose Luis Y Ng La Banda
14.
La Bola - Mandolin El Medico De La Salsa
15.
Se Te Fue La Mano - Delgado, Issac Y Su Orquesta
Titles on disc 4
1.
Mambo - Bauza, Mario
2.
Descarga Numero Dos - O'Farrill, Chico
3.
Juana - Irakere
4.
Nueva Vision - Salvador, Emilio
5.
Bemba'e Cuchara - Lopez, Israel 'Cachao'
6.
Tumbao De Coqueta - Alemany, Jesus
7.
Sobre Un Canto A Eleggua - Grupo Afro-Cuba
8.
Parraga - Valle, Orlando 'Maraca'
9.
El Noticiero - Pancho, Don Y Los Terry
10.
Woody 'n' You - Rubalcaba, Gonzalo
11.
Monturo - Coleman, Steve Mystic Rhythm Society & Afro Cuba De Matanzas
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