Duets [Import]

Compay Segundo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 16, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK
• ASIN: B00005UCEX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,907 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Saludo a Chango (w/ Khaled)

2. Fidelidad (w/ Silvio Rodriguez)

3. Lagrimas Negras (w/ Cesaria Evora)

4. Chan Chan (w/ Eliades Ochoa)

5. Viejos Sones de Santiago (w/ Duo Evocacion)

6. Virgen del Pino (w/ Santiago Auseron)

7. La Juma de Ayer (w/ Pio Leyva)

8. Baby Keep Smiling (w/ Lou Bega)

9. Frutas del Caney (w/ Felix Valoy)

10. Morir de Amor (w/ Charles Aznavour)

11. Linda Graciela (w/ Basilio Repilado)

12. Macusa (w/ Pablo Milanes)

13. La Pluma (w/ Omara Portuondo)

14. Jaliancito (Tu novia te boto) (w/ Martirio and Raimundo Amador)

15. Beautiful Maria Of My Soul (w/ Antonio Banderas)

16. Tente en Pie

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The magnetic, ninetysomething Francisco Repilado, better known as Compay Segundo, recorded the first 78 rpm discs in Cuba in the 1930s with his seven-stringed armónico/tres guitar. After decades of obscurity following the 1959 revolution, guitarist-producer Ry Cooder catapulted Segundo to world fame with the hit Buena Vista Social Club CD. On Duets, Segundo's silky baritone voice is paired with old and new friends and family. Segundo's BVSC homegirl Omara Portuondo puts her spin on the classic track "La Pluma," while Segundo's guitarist son, Basilio, synchs with dad on "Linda Graciela." Segundo's global duets include the mesmerizing morna-charanga "Linda Graciela" with Cape Verdean empress Cesaria Evora, the Gallic-graced "Morir de Amor" with French legend Charles Aznavour, and an Afro-Moorish rendition of "Saludo a Chango" with Algerian singer Khaled. Segundo also pairs up with neuva trova icons Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, and even kicks it with the "Mambo No. 5" man Lou Bega and actor Antonio Banderas. Not bad for someone nine decades young. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Product Description

CD > POPULAR MUSIC > LATIN

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destined to be a classic, May 10, 2002

By 

jumpy1 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duets (Audio CD)

Rich sound textures. Soaring melodies sung by a man with a mature, caressing voice. Dynamic stylistic differences between Segundo and the various duet partners. Superb instrumentals. What more can one ask? These tender performances of traditional Cuban music bring out the best of the style.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, January 27, 2004

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Naz (BSB) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duets (Audio CD)

The quality of the sound & variety of the duets makes this album an even more appealing listen. I'm a big fan of the BVSC this makes a good accompanyment to your collection.