HAWAII LATINO

Various Artists - International - Pacific Islands - Hawaii, Rolando Sanchez | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 16, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 16, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: MGC RECORDS
• ASIN: B00000J70X
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,239 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sonido Tropical desde Hawaii; Refrescante y Bailable!, October 11, 1999

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This review is from: HAWAII LATINO (Audio CD)

Desde Hawaii nos llega la quinta grabación de este grupo, dirigido por el percusionista nicaragüense, Rolando Sánchez (No. No es el mismo Rolandito Sánchez de la radioemisora Radio Voz de Puerto Rico). Tras escuchar este trabajo, resultan evidentes las influencias del Jazz Latino y el Rock Latino -de finales de los 60's y principios de los setentas- en muchos de los cortes. Ello no significa, sin embargo, que el escogido no es variado ya que se incluyen varios géneros mayormentes tropicales que van desde el merengue, el bolero, el cha-cha-chá, la cumbia (en una variación de la recordada Lambada) y hasta del Disco. Para los amantes del Cha-cha-chá, este disco es un buffet. Aparte de la destacada participación de los músicos y los acertados arreglos del Sr. Sánchez, cabe mencionar la excelente labor de su cantante principal, Cynthia Romero. En su versión de "Yo Soy La Bomba" (popularizado por Ashley), la misma "Chica Bomba" palidecería ante la voz de esta intérprete. Le quedó bien chulito. Noté, sin embargo, el tímido destaque del güiro en los merengues y, en incluso, varios de los cha-cha-chás. No sé si ello es parte del estilo del grupo, pero realmente entiendo que le hacía falta una mayor prominencia. Apunten esa pa' la próxima. La labor de grabación del estudio Westwood en Kailua, Hawaii fue convincente y cuidadosa, al igual que la labor gráfica de las carátulas. Aunque no se incluyen las letras de las canciones, los créditos técnicos y musicales fueron sustanciosos. Aún cuando puede catalogarse como un disco "easy listening", "Hawaii Latino" es una grabación sumamente bailable. Mis Favoritas: "Sueño Paraíso", "Tu Sonrisa", "Que Bonito", "Ya Me Enamoré" y "All Day Music".

5.0 out of 5 stars From Hawaii to Arizona to the World!, February 28, 2000

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Brenda Waara (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HAWAII LATINO (Audio CD)

Danced to Rolando Sanchez band in Honolulu at Hawaiian Regent on 2-12-00, I believe. It was the most incredible Latin music we've ever heard. The evening was a highlight of our visit to Honolulu. When is the band going to visit the Phoenix area? Brenda Waara Sun Lakes, Az USA - Sunday, February 27, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars "BEST NEW ARTIST" By Angela Posillico LARitmo.com, February 6, 2000

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RSC Music Hawaii (Waipahu, HI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HAWAII LATINO (Audio CD)

Artist: Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii Title: Hawaii Latino Label: MGC Records RealAudio: Sueño Paraiso & Tu Sonrisa

By: Angela Posillico

If you read my end of the year article, then you will know that I have personally chosen Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii as best new artist. "And they truly are."

This is one blend of music that I cannot stop listening to. Their unique blend of salsa with Hawaiin culture sends you off on an island adventure without leaving the comfort of your home.

Their rendition of "All Day Music" (originally performed by War) is one of the many highlights from this CD collection. I am usually not at a lost for words, but for the first time in my life, all I can say is unbelievable! The only way to appreciate what I am talking about is to listen for yourself. Then you will understand what I mean!

This latest CD has been getting intense media attention worldwide. Reviews have been published in many outlets including the World Wide Web, Latin music magazine, trade publications and newspapers in Europe, the USA, Canada and Latin America. With international airplay in many different cities around the world and the US, this group has gained worldwide recognition for their music and for being the ambassadors of Latin music from the Pacific Islands of Hawaii.

Rolando will be back in the studio early this year to start working on a new project that will feature guest artists and all new and original material with one or two of his favorite cover songs to be added. Keep your ears and eyes on this group - they share their fresh new Latin style music from Hawaii with the rest of the world! Album Reviews Archive