Mis Canciones: My Songs [Import]

Simon Diaz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 10, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: World Village USA
• ASIN: B0007Y093W
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,993 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #84 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Venezuela

Track Listings

1. Amor Enguayabado

2. Luna de Margarita

3. La Pena del Becerrero

4. Flor de Mayo

5. El Becerrito

6. Pasaje del Olvido

7. Presénteme Esa Muchacha

8. Aquel

9. Mi Querencia

10. Cristal

11. El Alcaravan

12. Clavelito Colorado

13. Mercedes

14. Caballo Viejo

15. Sabana

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Everyone has heard the Gipsy Kings' hit Bamboleo. But relatively few people outside of South America are aware that the song was actually composed by a Venezuelan septuagenarian named Simón Díaz. In his original version, the tune was known as Caballo Viejo (The Old Horse) and told the rueful tale, in florid equine metaphors, of an older man who falls in love with a much younger "filly." But such trivia aside, what really matters is that this absurdly overdue USA debut showcases a multi-talented cultural figurehead who is a master at his craft. Adored by aficionados around the world, Díaz has indefatigably championed the lilting tonadas of his native llanos (plains) for more than 50 years. He has attracted an impressive roster of international interpreters but they'd be hard put to equal Díaz's still-youthful voice and proudly patriotic yet unassuming presence. Flanked by harp, cuatro, mandolin bass and percussion, he is the soul of sunny, relaxed music-making. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Venezuelan Folklore at its best!, August 25, 2005

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A. Gonzalez-Sanchez "Antonio Divine" (MIAMI, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mis Canciones: My Songs (Audio CD)

Simon Diaz is to Venezuelan Folklore what Celia Cruz is for the salsa world. He is the creator of music like Caballo Viejo and Bamboleo made famous by other people. When you listen to Simon Diaz is like traveling through the veins of a country rich in folklore and beauty. Unfortunately Venezuela is getting to be known more for the crazy actions of its President but fortunately we have people like Simon Diaz that reflects the pure soul of the venezuelan!
Enjoy...VIVA VENEZUELA....ANTONIO GONZALEZ-SANCHEZ

5.0 out of 5 stars Simon Diaz does not disappoint, April 30, 2009

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Paul W. Peterson "Lucubrare" (Ellicott, Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mis Canciones: My Songs (Audio CD)

Brought tears to my eyes. Simón Diaz is enchanting, and this CD is a connection to the soul of Venezuela.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A living legend!, February 21, 2006

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mis Canciones: My Songs (Audio CD)

Simon Diaz represents to Venezuela the most genuine Ambassador of these little joys of the
plainsman. His catalogue - as composer and singer - is abundant, but he will specially reminded for his famous milk songs which allow to extract more efficiently a major amount of milk, through these simple but at the meantime expressive morning salute.

In the second half of his prolific existence (he has additionally been an humorist with an impressive ability to improvise with astonishing sharpness emotive strophes in less you can blink) he composed his best and well renowned theme: Caballo Viejo (Old horse) that focuses around the love 's arrival around the autumnal stage of the life of a horse; sublime metaphor of the human condition when a sudden love may become true. "Old horse can not loss that chance, because after this life there is not any opportunity. "

If you want to know the simple but melodic moods of the most fervent expression of the Venezuelan genuine feeling at these tense and crucial moments this country is passing through, come for this musical postcard.