CD-Charts Position 1
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Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD)

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Rodrigo y Gabriela

Release Date October 03, 2006
Great CD. The four video clips alone (on the bonus DVD) make the purchase worthwhile!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Buena Vista Social Club

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Ry Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrar, Ruben Gonzalez, Compay Segundo, Omara Portuondo

Release Date September 16, 1997
I am a fan of many types of music including jazz, rock, dance, blues, bluegrass, classical, world, etc. This is easily one of the top 5 albums ever created, regardless of genre. It is a magical culmination of music, musicians, and timing. If you listen to this (no really, close your eyes and really listen) and are not moved by it, you had better check to see that you still have a heartbeat!

CD-Charts Position 3
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Bob Marley and the Wailers Live at the Rainbow

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
starring: Bob Marley & the Wailers

Release Date November 08, 2005
If you are a true Bob Marley fan, this is the concert that you must have. I first saw this when I was 5 years old and ever since then I have thought that this is one of the best concerts that ever existed. Some of the versions of these songs do not (musically) sound exactly like the originals (like most concerts) but they are still awesome. No pyro, no visual stunts (because after all, they didn't exist)...just pure Marley. In this way, you are able to listen to the actual music and lyrics and begin to understand why he is such an influential artist. He feels his music in such a way that the listener has to feel it too. My personal favorite on this is the final song, Exodus. It has so much energy and personifies Bob as a performer: free, spiritual ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
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Soy

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Victor Manuelle

Release Date June 10, 2008
VICTOR IS A GREAT SONERO AND IN THE PAST HAD GOO MUSIC BUT I THINK HIS TIME IS OVER, SALSA IS SALSA NOT BALADAS.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Catch a Fire

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Bob Marley & The Wailers

Release Date June 12, 2001
The opening to the first track on the album 'Concrete Jungle' is sort of a metaphor for the groups career with Marley. They slowly gained power and notoriety then exploded for a seemingly long groove then came to a sudden stop. 'Concrete Jungle' sets the pace for the rest of the album which happens to be the groups first. This is the ying to the yang that was the bands second album Burnin.' While that album was much darker and angrier Catch A Fire is more about peace and togetherness.

Songs like the opener, along side 'Slave Driver' and 'No More Trouble' are the kind of classic social commentary Marley became known for in his lyrics. The hit 'Stir It Up' along side 'Kinky Reggae' and 'Baby We've Got A Date' show a different side however, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Wave

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Antonio Carlos Jobim

Release Date October 25, 1990
I really enjoy listening to Wave. I find the sound relaxing and the songs enjoyable. I recently started listening to the famous Getz/Gilberto album and I wanted to pickup albums from some of the other artists featured on it, hence Wave. Good album and I would recommend it to anyone who liked Getz/Gilberto.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Exodus

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Bob Marley & the Wailers

Release Date November 13, 2001
Bob Marley & The Wailers-Exodus *****


Released in 1977, the year that 'punk broke' Exodus was the most important album to emerge that year, not The Sex Pistols' Never Mind The Bollocks, not The Clash, not L.A.M.F., no, Exodus far passes those in terms of importance, and really in over all quality. The overall spirituality and tone of the album is very different from all the other albums the group had previously released. The same can be said for the production of the album and the band, both of which are tighter and sound better then any other album the band ever recorded, though that does not make this the groups best album.

Exodus was released and recorded while Marley was living in England after fleeing his home land ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Los Extraterrestres: Otra Dimension

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Wisin y Yandel

Release Date May 27, 2008
On my review of their original "Extraterrestres" Album I showcased my liking for their album. What else can you say about these two guys. They are extremely consistent in bringing out Chart Topping, Club Banging, System Pumping Hits. Now Im an avid Fan of Reggaeton and have gone high and Low collecting old and New C.D.'s and I have to say Wisin & Yandel are the most consistent and talented artists to ever grace Puerto Rico's reggae scene. I mean who else then Wisin & Yandel can Drop a slow paced love song like "Dime Que Te Paso" and make it sound so hot and touch your heart at the same time. Very Few artists can give lyrics and Production Values that get to your skin and make your hair stand up...I'd Say DY, Don Omar, Arcangel & De La Ghetto, Jowell ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Djin Djin

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Angelique Kidjo

Release Date May 01, 2007
There's a song on this CD for every mood. This CD has a range from mellow island to upbeat tropical. I really enjoy it and the collaborations are great!

CD-Charts Position 10
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Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba

CD-Charts > Music > Caribbean and Cuba
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 14, 2006
Great combo of Buena Vista Social Club latin vibe "duet" remakes of recent and older pop hits / combined with artists like Coldplay, U2, Jack Johnson, Maroon Five, Dido, Arctic Monkeys, latin stars too - Some dancing and listening.