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4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) More about this product

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 9, 2000)
  • Original Release Date: May 9, 2000
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Times Square Records
  • ASIN: B00004SQZP
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,340 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Corazon Adventro
2. Manisero
3. Veinte Ańos
4. Comentario de Solar
5. Melon Colorado
6. Ni Tu, Ni Yo
7. Medeley
8. San Lazaro (Babalú)
9. Azuca Pa Tu Amargura
10. Duende

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If Gloria Estefan is Cuba's leading musical export, then Albita is still the country's best-kept secret. Wildly popular with cosmopolitan musical connoisseurs and traditionalists, the fiery, androgynous singer is largely unknown to mainstream America. That's a shame, because Albita has released an array of albums that explore and expand the sounds of traditional Cuban music. On Son, she sticks closely to her roots, expounding on a simple way of life and the eternal joys of living. The simmering rhythms of "Corazon Adentro," one of four self-penned tunes, kick things off gloriously. The party simply never stops as Albita carouses through intoxicating tunes such as "El Manisero," "Comentario de Solar," and the concert favorite "Melon Colorao." The album closes with the lush strains of "El Duende," bringing a thoughtful and romantic end to the soulful street party. --Joey Guerra

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hey! Gringos like her too!, July 18, 2000
You don't have to be Cubano, or even Latino, to find this woman's music amazing. I'm as WASP as they come with MINIMAL spanish language ability, and I can't help dancing whenever I hear Albita. I just saw her last night at the Hollywood Bowl (and got my "Son" CD signed!). I've loved her since I saw her at a little supper club in Miami called Yuca (Great Cubano Nuevo food, by the way) in 1995. Prior to this my favorite CD was "Dicen Que...", but this one's as good or better.

Cubanos already know and love her....c'mon Anglos, show a little soul and listen to Albita!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Albita's Best, June 2, 2000
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In a few words, this is the best CD Albita has recorded. She has managed to pack plenty of punch while retaining the traditional style of Cuba's soneros. Probably the most authentic of her recordings, it takes me back to my Cuban roots. I have a large collection of Cuban music and this one is one of the best.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Cuban music fans....., May 16, 2000
By Vivian Guzman (Miami, FL aka Little Havana) - See all my reviews
Albita returns to her musical roots for this CD. If you think the best Cuban music is in Cuba, you have not heard Albita. She has a powerful, soulful voice that will capture you, spin you around and leave you breathless. This CD is a combination of original music written by Albita and some old Cuban standards...wonderfully redone by this mesmerizing performer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Albita at her most accomplished
Son is an album primarily of old Cuban songs, plus a few of Albta's own. It is outstanding in every way, the arrangments fresh and exciting and perfectly tailord to Albta's... Read more
Published 17 months ago by bilahn

5.0 out of 5 stars una chica caliente~
una chica caliente... if my spelling is correct that will mean "one hot chick!"
i saw albita quite by accident @ the blue note in nyc. Read more
Published on May 28, 2004 by chad-roscoe

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
"Corazon Adentro" made me cry and has become my "theme" song!!
I love this CD. And "Medeley" Absolutely and totally ROCKS. Read more
Published on April 28, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star
This is the only Albita C.D. that i currently own..but IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST! "Corazon Adentro" is an unbelieveable song(it actually made me cry)... Read more
Published on August 11, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD
I really enjoyed it. The first time I heard Albita was in the movie"Dance With Me". I listened to a few songs and purchased this CD. Read more
Published on May 14, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars "Son" was well worth the wait!
As far as I know, "Son" is the first album Albita has released since 1997, but this was well worth the wait. Read more
Published on September 1, 2000 by Mike Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop listening
I love this album. It has a nice mixture of slow & uptempo songs. If "Melon Colorao" and "El Manisero" don't get you moving, nothing will. Read more
Published on July 24, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Me equivoque!
It is teh best! This is one of my favorite cds, read my review below. After goign to see Albita in concert, I have realized that she is sooooo talented, and she is the best... Read more
Published on June 30, 2000 by mitzigg04

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Son No doubt About It!
I have just about all of Albita's cds. This one is one of her bests if not the best. The classic, "Manisero" is a great interpretation. Read more
Published on June 13, 2000 by Lara Larramendi Blakely

3.0 out of 5 stars Not her best...
As with this cd, I noticied that there was a lack in that up beat variation of music. Altough this cd is not bad, it will not remain as one of my favorites of Albita. Read more
Published on May 24, 2000

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