Calleson

Kuero | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 16, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dimelo Latin Dance
• ASIN: B0001LYFDQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,296 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Kuero is the West Coast's answer to the current European trend of musical concoctions known as salsamuffin, hyper-salsa and numerous hybrids of acid-jazz. The brain-child of Nissim Bali (president of Dimele Records), co-produced and arranged by Claudio Leiva and Adrian Pieragostino, Kuero is a concept band that fuses Latin hip-hop elements with Cuban rhythms and electronica, for starters. In other words, it's a funky musical fusion of the sounds that surround and permeate the streets of any U.S. barrio these days. This fresh, streetwise musical form is known as callesón (kaye-son), introduced to the world on this debut CD by the Los Angeles-based group. The group is spearheaded by the vocals of Cuban singer Carlos Parra (ex-member of the Cuban group Arte Mixto), with background vocals by Martin Padilla and Gonzalo Chomat. Piano and horn arrangements are under the direction of Héctor Manuel Rivers (leader of the group Tabaco y Ran). All percussion credits are handled by César Espinoza, with actual horn credits courtesy of Gary Eisenberg. Rapper Mellow Man Ace is featured on the tracks Campiña and Chart Chan (a Compay Segundo composition), with DJ Mango Man on the turntables. Orquesta Tabaco y Ron is featured on the closing track, Come Les Dicen, composed by Héctor Manuel Rivers and Claudio Leiva.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Had me saying wow the first time..., August 5, 2010

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ElCubanaso - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calleson (Audio CD)

So, I have been on a recent kick of finding groups that fall outside of the box of today's constricted music arena and I must say this group is a winner. From the first time I heard their music I was taken away by their uniqueness. A mix of a classical Cuban sounding music that my parents would have listened to in Cuba, with a slight twist of modern flavor that also caters to a younger crowd.

Even though modern technology is used to create the tracks, there is not enough usage of electronica to take away from the purity of the classical Cuban sound. These guys did a terrific job and this CD is worth every penny paid, plus more. I hope they put out more music in the near future. It would be great to see them live as well.

5 out of 5 stars for Kuero!

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Infusion, July 29, 2010

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MelonaG - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calleson (Audio CD)

If you like Ozomatli you will love this band too...caught my ear while listening to Pandora Radio. I love their sound, their percussion and horn is perfect with the blend of vocals. Every song had me feeling "Yes!" Im only sorry that this is the only CD! Nothing since 2004? I cannot see this band live? Wha? I want more!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Pick it up!, March 1, 2008

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Joe A. Lee (Alameda, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calleson (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of Sergent Garcia or Manu Chao, you will very much enjoy this. I love it. First to last track, great music!