Customer Reviews

Caribenos - Latin American Music for the Marimba

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This is a splendid CD. I came across it in a general search for marimba music. For those who might think of "Latin" music in rather limited terms--son, samba, etc.--this CD will come as a revelation. The program is tremendously varied, with both danceable pieces and more abstract, darker compositions that beautifully exploit the instrument's warm sonority. I had the pleasure of seeing Cotto perform live recently: he is a dynamic performer whose mastery of this difficult instrument looks effortless. No one will regret purchasing this.

Your CD is a landmark on the history of latin music written for the marimba because it is one of the few available on this particular genre. The repertoire is very well balanced, your performance perfect while Giovanni Hidalgo's participation gives the authentic latin touch. A+ to you, congratulations!

I love marimba and Latin music in general. I was expecting more relaxing, soothing and/or upbeat type of music. In my opinion most pieces on this cd were of serious nature and dark at times, not my kind of music.I wish there were sample tracks to listen to and save me some money.

I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this cd. The marimba is enchanting...the music of Orlando Cotto both soothing and complex. My favorites on this unique cd are Caribenos and Piedra en la Piedra. Great stuff!

Every time I play this CD my mind goes to those places reserved for your soul to go and enjoy. The performance of the artist is nothing less than subliminal and the selection of the music was excellent. I can't wait for his second album.