Viva Cuba Libre! (2001)

About this title: The Buena Vista Social Club's album and film of the same title have certainly stoked the American public's appetite for Cuban music, and this wonderful 14-song compilation builds off the momentum created by that Ry Cooder project. The music itself is incredible from start to finish, featuring some of the most prominent artists in the Cuban son style, including the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Compay Segundo, and Ibrahim Ferrer. And the packaging is equally moving, with a booklet featuring 100 full-color photos of Cuban life taken by acclaimed Italian photographer Stefano Biliotti. Together, the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Amor Verdadero [Marquetti]
2. Chan Chan [Segundo]
3. Hasta Siempre [Puebla]
4. Guajira Guantanamera [Fernández]
5. El Carrettero [Guillermo Portables]
6. Dos Gardenias [Carrillo]
7. El Quarto de Tula [Marquetti]
8. Y Tal Vez [Formell]
9. Lo Que Yo Quisiera Ser [Bequer]
10. El Tren [Matamoros]
11. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas [Davis/Farres]
12. Ay Candela [Oramos]
13. A Toda Cuba le Gusta [Bequer]
14. Mandinga [Fiffe]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.