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Son

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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!

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.

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.

As far as I know, "Son" is the first album Albita has released since 1997, but this was well worth the wait. I love Albita's music and have everything she did with the Estefans's Creasent Moon lable between 1995-1997. "Son" is a little more traditional, but still in the style that has made Albita much-loved by lovers of Latina music the world over. It's a shame that she's not better known outside of the Cubana ex-pats than she seems to be, because she's a great vocalist and songwriter. I only wish that there were dance remixes from this album, like there were for her first state-side album.

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. She has a beautiful voice thats like no other I've heard. It especially shines in one of her own songs "Ni tu, Ni yo". The recording quality is first rate. This is my first Albita album but don't expect it to be my last.

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! This cd has some of her best works! I love her rendition of El Manisero, and she opened the show w/ San Lazarus y tambien ella sabe presentarse enfrenete del publico! Don't miss an opportunity to see her!

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. the first thing i saw her do was put a hurtin' on Oye Como Va ~
move over carlos santana!
actually, those two would be a great combo.
anywho the concert was great & i went right out and bought this cd.
expand your horizons...get out & see the world a little...
albita is fantastic!

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. It is a great mix of songs that speaks from the heart of Cuba.

"Corazon Adentro" made me cry and has become my "theme" song!!
I love this CD. And "Medeley" Absolutely and totally ROCKS. This is my Second Albita CD and I want more stuff like this on my CD rack. This Just rocks.

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)...Albita is one hidden treasure...she provides a taste of "Son" music that makes you crave for more. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing her in concert.