Del Fuego Y Del Agua [Import]

Susana Baca | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Tonga
• ASIN: B00000B9HU
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,130 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Peruvian Diva's Collection of Afro-peruvian Rootsy, Traditional Songs, Accompanied by a 180 Page Booklet Illustrating her Research, which Puts the Music Into Political, Cultural and Historical Context.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Near-Perfect Fusion of the Old and the New;, August 23, 2001

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TUCO H. "H. TUCO" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Del Fuego Y Del Agua (Audio CD)

Buy this mysterious and beautiful CD before it goes out of print! This is one of the best recordings of semi-updated authentic Peruvian music I've ever heard. In fact, it's one of the best South American "World Music" recordings in my entire collection of 1000s of discs, along with the already unavailable Inti-Illimani two-fer CD of "Hacia La Libertad" and "La Nueva Cancion Chilena." There's very little primitive 'roots music' here, most of it is a strongly beat-driven authentic fusion of the old and the new with both modern and traditional instruments used. Susana Baca herself certainly needs no introduction anymore, as her more recent recordings since her American debut on Luaka bop (David Byrne's label) have proven that she's one of the most soulful and versatile singers in the world. Definitely a record worth seeking out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Early album worth tracking down, December 28, 2004

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JoAnn Whetsell (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Del Fuego Y Del Agua (Audio CD)

When you're introduced to an artist through her later work, it's always interesting to go back and listen to their earlier works and hear the progression. I first heard Susana Baca's self-titled album (her third release), then found Vestida de la vida, then Eco de sombras came out, and now, finally, I've been able to track down Del Fuego y del agua. An earlier version of "Zamba landó" than the one on her self-titled album appears here. I like both versions. This album was obviously a labor of love, part of her work with the Instituto Negroperuviano she and her husband founded. The cd booklet includes a brief article on Susana, a 10-page article, "Black Contribution to the Formation of Peruvian Popular Music," and notes on each song (all this in French and English). Susana's voice is gorgeous here, as on her later albums--sensual, rich, emotional. It's more of a collaborative effort than a showcase for Susana. The choruses are wonderful and used extensively, and this gives a sense of the communal aspect of the music. It also makes Susana's solo voice that much more striking when you hear it. If you're a fan of Susana's, you'll want to track this down and make it part of your collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars TRACK LISTING, July 24, 2008

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C. Lange "bluebeatmusic" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Del Fuego Y Del Agua (Audio CD)

01. Copla de la O (copla) Copla de la O (couplet)
02. Tonada del Congo (festejo rural) Tonada of the Congo (feast rural)
03. Hatajo de negritos (navidades) Hatajo of negritos (Christmas)
04. La veguera (marinera norteña) The vegueres (northern seaside)
05. Afinación del triste (yaraví) Tuning sad (yaraví)
06. El guayacan (tondero) The guayacan (tondero)
07. Copla de la luna (cuarteta) Copla of the moon (quatrain)
08. Zaña (lundero) Zaña (lundero)
09. Zamba landó (landó) Zamba Land (Land)
10. Negros del Combo (golpe e'tierra) Black's Combo (e'tierra coup)
11. Revolución caliente (pregón) Revolution hot (proclamation)
12. Aparición (vals) Appearance (waltz)
13. Fuego y agua (zamacueca) Fire and water (zamacueca)
14. Copla de la muerte cuartilla Copla of death cuartilla
15. Toro mata (toro mata) Kills Toro (bull kills)
16. Avelino Ciudad (festejo urbano) Avelino City (feast urban)