Customer Reviews

Rhythms Del Mundo: Cuba

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When I first heard Buena Vista's rendition of "Clocks" on the radio earlier this year, it drew me in I was immediately intrigued by the idea of this album. I love Cuban salsa, and many of the fusions are really excellent, such as Clocks, Dancing Shoes, One Step Too Far, and Modern Way. The Spanish-sung tracks that really shine are Ain No Corrida, Fragilidad, and The Dark of the Matinee. For a compilation album, that's a pretty substantial list. The others are okay, nothing special -- the "remixed" Jack Johnson and Maroon 5 tracks don't meld as well, but the original songs are so good they kindof make up for what's lacking in the Cuban aspect of the pieces. Maybe it's my age, but some of the classic songs just end up sounding boring and dated, and I wasn't that impressed with the vocals on many of the other tracks. Overall, I'm glad I bought the CD, the proceeds benefiting our environment, instead of picking and choosing tracks off of iTunes.

I found myself unable to fully concentrate in my local bookstore as I was listening to and enjoying immensely a version of Maroon 5's 'She Will Be Loved' with a latin flair to it!! Even after the song ended I kept hearing this really different sounding mix of music. I finally gave up the books and found the music portion of the store as I HAD to know what it was I was listening to!! I have to admit I love latin rhythms anyway, but on reading the cd cover and learning what I did of this wonderful project I HAD to have this cd!! It's not only GREAT music but helps fund a GREAT cause!

The fusion of well known pop artists (ie; U2, Coldplay, etc.) and Buena Vista Social Club totally works on this great CD.

I bought this CD after hearing only one song on the radio, "Clocks" by Cold Play. Fortunately, the rest of the CD is just as good. Great morning music, if you really want to wake up! It's very energetic and makes you want to dance along with it. My husband and I enjoyed "discovering" Omara Portuondo, who does a great Spanish language version of "Killing Me Softly With His Song" that is every bit as good as the original by Roberta Flack. Too many good tracks to list them individually -- just buy it! It's great!

I ordered this cd as a birthday gift for my 23-yr old daughter, who heard about it on NPR. I got one for myself too! The sound is so cool...I especially like the way they incorporated the latin sound into Sting and Coldplay and U2...who's a thunk it??!! One of my new faves. (And she loves it too!)

well the songs in this recording are like english known songs translated and arranged for cuban beats.
the best songs in the album are the ones the cuban people sang like killing me softly sang by omara portuondo and as time goes by by ibrahim i also enyoyed fragilidad (fragile - stinG) this song is performed by sting in spanish. The record is very pleasent to the ears, buy it besides the profit of this recording goes to charity associations
el disco esta chido (this record is cool)

Great fluid mix of new and old. Recommend to anyone that appreciates cuban beats.

If you love Buena Vista Social Club and modern pop music such as U2 or Coldplay this CD is heaven on earth. You can really feel the good vibes these artists had during their recordings. Just the rendition of "Still aven't found what I'm looking for" is worth the entire album. This is an absolute musical treat!

Clocks is killer, and maroon five and she will be loved is really nice.
ARtic monkey have a great dance tune, best line of the whole album :Put on your dancing shoes, you sexy little swine."

very nice.

It's amazing how latin rithm can add charme to many other absolutelly different rythms without altering their escense. This CD is a masterpiece to anyone any age that likes international music. Listen to samples!!