1. Compositor Confundido - Oramas, Faustino
2. Al Vaiven de Mi Carreta - Saquito, Nico
3. El Adios de Este Momento - Ramos, E
4. Campina
5. Sabroso Como el Guarapo - Traditional
6. Mecanica de Amor
7. Mami Me Gusto - Rodríguez, Arsenio
8. Boliviana - Bolero Son
9. El Reloj de Pastora
10. Patria Querida - Guevara, W.
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At once spicy hot and languorously sweet, Putumayo Presents Cuba is a passionate marriage of active and passive, masculine and feminine, a contemporary festival of sound whose roots were born in defiance of onerous distraction and oppression. Based on Afro-Cuban culture, whose music comes from a combination of European and African instrumentation, the songs in this collection swing with the energetic rhythms of traditional son (also the base of salsa). Layered over the repetitive beat, guitars chime, maracas add shimmy, and trumpets take the upper accent melody, often repeating or contrasting the main vocal melody. One of the finest contributions to the disc is Mi Son's "Mecanica de Amor," in which the band substitutes the violin for the lead trumpet, making a treat of the unexpected. Irakere's funky fusion "Boliviera" comes on gangbusters with beefy bass, full horn section, and featured flute melody. Containing superb liner notes, Putumayo Presents Cuba makes a fine introduction to this island's rich sound, and a superb remedy to the blues. --Paige La Grone
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- Audio CD: 0 pages (1999-05-25)
- Publisher: Putumayo World Music
- Label: Putumayo World Music
- Studio: Putumayo World Music
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 21 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #22650
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Summary: Great even if Amazon isn't an airport 2008-10-30
Comment: I became aware of the brand in airport duty-free shops, where you can listen to a bit of the music before buying. Amazon is even more convenient, and you save a bit as well. What's not to like?
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Summary: Vibrant and energetic 2007-08-10
Comment: This album is one of the gems in the Putumayo collection. It is vibrant and energetic, and gives a delightful overview of Cuban music. My favourite track is Mecanica de Amor - Mi Son. Brilliant. Buy this one!!
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Summary: very good 2007-05-13
Comment: this is a good collection of Cuban music, recommend it to everyone. Try also Polo Montanez' music, if you wish to expand your knowledge in Cuban music.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: I love this music series 2006-12-28
Comment: Cuba is one more in a line of very good CD's that make you want to dance in your car. I spend a lot of time in the Caribbean and everyone envies my music collection.
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Summary: An excellent compiltation that contains something new (at last!) 2006-12-18
Comment: Most of the times, when a "cuban" compilation comes to my hands, it either contains the same and the same songs or it's just disappointing. This is a magnificent exception to this! This collection really represent the "Cuban" spirit without repeating the well-known songs. If you like this particular style you're going to love this CD and if you're unfamiliar with it you're also gonna love it!
A highly recommended title, surely worth buying... The one and only con i found is that it's length is rather short (about half-an-hour) just like all the titles from the "Putumayo" series - at least every single track is worth it :)
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