Rough Guide to Bachata

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 9, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: World Music Network
• ASIN: B000FG5NM4
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,098 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. ANTONY SANTOS La Jaula De Oro 05:19

2. TEODORO REYES Dos Mujeres 04:14

3. RAULÍN RODRÍGUEZ Amor De Mi Vida 05:34

4. LUIS VARGAS Ve Y Dile 04:42

5. ANTONY SANTOS Por Mi Timidez 04:40

6. YOSKAR SARANTE Guitarra 04:03

7. ZACARÍAS FERREIRA Te Amo 04:20

8. YOAN SORIANO Ya Encontré La Mujer 04:06

9. ZACARÍAS FERREIRA Chica De Mi Barrio 04:32

10. JOE VERAS Cartas Del Verano 04:01

11. MONCHY & ALEXANDRA Perdidos 04:27

12. ZACARÍAS FERREIRA La Avispa 04:22

13. FRANK REYES Princesa 03:25

14. ELVIS MARTÍNEZ Serpiente 03:23

Editorial Reviews

An irresistible and vibrant dance form, bachata calls people of all ages to dance to its infectious rhythms. Originally from the Dominican Republic, bachata’s popularity has rippled out to Latin America, the USA and beyond. Filling the soul with impassioned lyrics of love and betrayal, this album features some of the finest bachateros and is bursting with dynamic rhythms and beautiful guitar arpeggios.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on!, August 30, 2006

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Marianopolita2005 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rough Guide to Bachata (Audio CD)

I don't own too many Rough Guide compilations cds because I am very selective when comes to purchasing compilation music in general. The selection of songs on this cd caught my attention immediately because indeed it has a line up songs that does reflect the current preferences of today's most avid bachata fans. It's a perfect mix of popular bachatas from 2003 onward with songs from pillar bachateros like Antony Santos to the softer contagious rhythms of Frank Reyes. If you are looking for a contemporary bachata cd that combines various bachata styles from contemporary Dominican artists this cd will be a treat.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to a sweet Caribbean musical style, December 28, 2006

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Idahoslim (Ketchum, ID USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rough Guide to Bachata (Audio CD)

An excellent and listenable collection.
Bachata, like many musical forms, is being influenced by other musical styles. This collection does not stray into the hip hop urban beat music.
Thank goodness. Lovely voices, infectious guitar and rhythm.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Respect to Bachata, January 16, 2008

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BennyG (New york, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rough Guide to Bachata (Audio CD)

This is a thorough, respectable and enjoyable compilation of electric bachata. Most bachata compilations are put out by artist labels, and so only have tracks by artists on the label roster, but Rough Guide to Bachata is independent and features a broader selection. The artists on this album are among bachata's best known - with the notable omission of Aventura. Although songs like Antony Santos' "Por mi timidez" and Frank Reyes' "Princesa" are true classics, one criticism of Rough Guide is that many of the tracks are not the best known ones by the particular artist.

Bachata went electric in the 1990s, and so Rough Guide's selections are all songs released in the 90s or later. For earlier, rootsier acoustic bachata, Bachata Roja: Acoustic Bachata From the Cabaret Era is an excellent choice.

All in all, the music on Rough Guide to Bachata flows nicely, and it certainly makes a good introduction to electric bachata and is also a nice choice for a dance party.