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Duets by: Compay Segundo List Price: $14.98 Price: $7.88 You Save: $7.10 (47%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0809274322821 Format: Import Label: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK Manufacturer: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK Release Date: April 16, 2002 Studio: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK Sales Rank: 168865 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The magnetic, ninetysomething Francisco Repilado, better known as Compay Segundo, recorded the first 78 rpm discs in Cuba in the 1930s with his seven-stringed armónico/tres guitar. After decades of obscurity following the 1959 revolution, guitarist-producer Ry Cooder catapulted Segundo to world fame with the hit Buena Vista Social Club CD. On Duets, Segundo's silky baritone voice is paired with old and new friends and family. Segundo's BVSC homegirl Omara Portuondo puts her spin on the classic track "La Pluma," while Segundo's guitarist son, Basilio, synchs with dad on "Linda Graciela." Segundo's global duets include the mesmerizing morna-charanga "Linda Graciela" with Cape Verdean empress Cesaria Evora, the Gallic-graced "Morir de Amor" with French legend Charles Aznavour, and an Afro-Moorish rendition of "Saludo a Chango" with Algerian singer Khaled. Segundo also pairs up with neuva trova icons Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, and even kicks it with the "Mambo No. 5" man Lou Bega and actor Antonio Banderas. Not bad for someone nine decades young. --Eugene Holley, Jr. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - BrilliantThe quality of the sound & variety of the duets makes this album an even more appealing listen. I'm a big fan of the BVSC this makes a good accompanyment to your collection. Rating: - Destined to be a classicRich sound textures. Soaring melodies sung by a man with a mature, caressing voice. Dynamic stylistic differences between Segundo and the various duet partners. Superb instrumentals. What more can one ask? These tender performances of traditional Cuban music bring out the best of the style. |
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