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Soul of Cuba Soul of Cuba
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Artist/Author: Edesio Alejandro
 
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Soul Of Cuba represents a collaboration of two musical generations in a fusion of old and new unlike anything heard before. It presents the most traditional Cuban songs from the 1950's, similar to the 1997 Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club. Yet here these classics resound with unusual harmonies, offering an exquisite contrast of light and dark moods. The funky bass and drums present a solid foundation over which the vocal melodies and trumpet lines float luxuriously. This trance-like groove is almost ambient music. Edesio calls it acid son.

Testimonials
"A touch of acid jazz with a trance-like groove, Soul Of Cuba shows us a totally different side of contemporary Cuban music." -Alfredo Alverado, New York Latino Magazine

"It's really great! El son es lo mas sublime!" - Jesse "Chuy" Varela, Latin Beat Magazine

"If the Tropicana had a chill room, this would be the soundtrack." -Mark Schwartz, Rhythm Magazine

"The Soul Of Cuba proves to be something very special and original. It manages to take Cuban music in an entirely new direction while preserving the vitality and heart of the tradidtion." -Jacob Edgar, Beat Magazine

Tracks
1) El Reloj De Pastoro (Arsenio Rodriguez)
2) Camina Y Prende El Fogon (Benigno Echemendia)
3) Sobre Un Atumba Una Rumba (Ignacio Pineiro)
4) Macorina (Anonimo)
5) Yo Si Como Candela (Felix Chappotin)
6) Consuelate Como Yo (Gonzalez Asencio)
7) Suavecito (Ignacio Pineiro)
8) Huella Del Pasado (Francisco Repilado)
9) Bilongo (Guillermo Rodriguez Fife)
10) Sarandonga (Francisco Repilado)
11) Perla Marina (Sindo Garay)

Artist Profile
Adriano Rodriguez is one of the undiscovered treasures of Cuba. A 76-year-old master sonero, his powerful baritone voice has been featured with many prestigious Cuban musicians, among them Celia Cruz, Merceditas Valdes, and Pablo Milanes. Adriano is the consummate artist, whether interpreting a traditonal son, accompanying bata drums or singing Old Man River.

Edesio Alejandro is part of the successful new breed of Cuban musicians and composers. His credits include over thirty-six film scores. He is obsessed with making Cuban music with a very contemporary sound. This passion has led him to push the boundaries of what is possible with Cuban music.

Credits
©1997 EGREM

Label Name: Bembe

Lead Vocals: Adriano Rodroguez
Spoken Vocals: Edesio Alejandro
Original Idea & Programming: Edesio Alejando
Electric Bass: Carlos del Puerto
Trumpet: Julio Padron
Producer: Edesio Alejandro
Executive Producers: Jimmy Durchslag & David Penalosa
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