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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great variety of Latin music, February 18, 2008
This review is from: Cafe Cubana: A Flavorful Blend of Latin Sounds (Starbucks) (Audio CD)
Contrary to what one might think from the title, this is not exclusively a collection of Cuban music that one usually associates with stereotypical, frenetic, Afro-Caribbean rhythms. To the contrary, this CD covers a wide range of tempos from the fast to the contemplative, and everything in between.
The disc turned out to be better than I had hoped. The music ranges from the upbeat (such as "Cumbanchera") through the classic jazz styled "Siboney" by Ruben Gonzalez to the unusual: "Gaucho" by Gustavo Santolalla, played exclusively on what sounds like a harp and guitar, plucked high on the neck.
In short, this is easy on the ear, with enough variety and artistic skill to make it a worthwhile addition to any collection.
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