Tibiri Tabara

Grupo Sierra Maestra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 1998)
• Original Release Date: May 26, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000006E4J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,188 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #57 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Cuba > Charanga
  • #65 in Music > Latin Music > Regional Mexican > Conjunto

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, energetic blend of Cuban Music., August 12, 1999

By 

Julio Cesar Perez "jucepe" (Chicago, Il USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tibiri Tabara (Audio CD)

Had this CD played at my usual Cuban Restaurant and by the 3rd track, the waitress, the cook and the owner started dancing. Passed the CD around and all went to buy it. If had to choose a CD for a party, this will be it. To fully appreciate it, a little "cuban" spanish is advised plus of course, your dancing shoes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent blend of traditional and modern latin styles,, February 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tibiri Tabara (Audio CD)

Tibiri Tabara makes a great introduction to the Cuban sound along with Introducing...Ruben Gonzalez, A Toda Cuba Le Gusta by the Afro-Cuban All Stars and Ry Cooder's Buena Vista Social Club. I was so impressed by the consistant quality of these tracks that I gave it to 6 friends at Christmas before finally obtaining my own copy. Sierra Maestra was in Toronto on Feb 20th, and I was lucky enough to attend their live performance, which was an outstanding, energy-filled event. Be prepared if you see them live, however. Bring a Spanish-English dictionary or a friend to translate, as no english was used by the trumpeter, who acted as emcee for the group.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WELL WORTH A LISTEN, October 9, 1998

By 

Frank Granieri ([e-mail]) (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tibiri Tabara (Audio CD)

It is difficult to find recordings of Sierra Maestra in the US since they are Cuban artists; however this is a recording that can be enjoyed by fans of Latin or jazz or whatever. The music is an excellent mix of traditional Afro-Cuban and Cuban style jazz. The vocals are top-notch with traditional Latin harmonies. It is interesting to note that the members of Sierra Meastra searched for and found many of the old Cuban musicians from years ago and invited them to sit in on some of their sessions. They were found across Havana engaged in such things as operating shoeshine stands. Many had not played in years, but once in the studio, they quickly found their old magic and this is obvious to anyone who listens to the recordings of Sierra Maestra.