Three CD set. The first things that come to mind when you think of Cuba? Cigars, colorful vintage cars... and sultry, sensual music. The three-album compilation The Sound of Cuba captures the spirit of authentic music from the island nation. The collection also features the iconic album Casa de la Trova - Santiago de Cuba's answer to Havana's Buena Vista Social Club! In 1999, Havana-born guitarist Manuel Barrueco made a tribute to his homeland with the album Cuba! Featuring such greats as Ernesto Lecuona, HÃ©ctor Angulo, and Leo Brouwer, the release enjoys legendary status as a Cuban music classic. The child prodigy, pianist and bandleader Ernesto Lecuona, known as the 'South American Gershwin', created an oeuvre of more than 600 melodies, all infused with that irresistible Cuban flavor and rhythm. He takes center stage on the 1999 piano album Habanera, with Kathryn Stott interpreting his music. On this album the English pianist brings Lecuona, who died in 1963 and who had been long forgotten in the West, to a new public falling under the spell of his lively music. With music from the renowned Casa de la Trova, The Sound of Cuba box set brings the listener right to the heart of Cuban music. It was here in Santiago de Cuba with the Trova singers and guitarists that the country's vibrant music-making culture emerged. This became the root of many other Latin-American styles that spread all over the world.

Tracklist:

Flor de Venganza - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
Rosalba - By Trio Miraflores
Cajon de Muerto - By Zaida Reyte and Alfredo Alonso
Ella y Yo - By Mercedes Ferrin, Esperansa Ferrin and Orfeon de Santiano Miraflores
Si Fuera Como Tu - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
Herminia - By Trio Miraflores
El Misterio de Tus Ojos - By Zaida Reyte and Alfredo Alonso
Y Tu Que Has Hecho ? - By Cascarita
A Una Coqueta - By Floricelda Faez and Candida Faez
Tarde Dominical - By Mercedes Ferrin and Esperansa Ferrin
A la Orilla Del Mar (Herminia) - By Trio Miraflores
Sublime Ilusion - By Lucia Lago and Lusson Bueno
Entre Flores Morire - By Mercedes Ferrin and Esperansa Ferrin
Si Volvieras a Mi - By Trio Miraflores
Afro Cuban Dances: La Comparsa (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco Barrueco
Afro Cuban Dances: Danza Lucumi (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco
Cuban Dances: A la Antigua (Arr. for Guitar By M. Barrueco) - By Manuel Barrueco
Suite No. 2: Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
CanciÃ³n Triste - By Manuel Barrueco
Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
New York Rush (Theme from 'El Super') [Arr. for Guitar By E. Ubieta] - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: I. Asokere I - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: II. Suayo - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: IV. BorotitÃ - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: V. Asokere II - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: VII. Yeye Bi Obi Tosuo - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: VIII. E Lekua - By Manuel Barrueco
Cantos Yoruba de Cuba: IX. Asokere III - By Manuel Barrueco
Sonata for Guitar: I. Preludio - By Manuel Barrueco
Sonata for Guitar: II. Variaciones - By Manuel Barrueco
Sonata for Guitar: III. Danza - By Manuel Barrueco
Rito de los Orishas: I. Exordium-Conjuro - By Manuel Barrueco
Rito de los Orishas: II. Danza de Las Diosas Negras (Danza I, Danza II, Evocacion I, Evocacion II, D - By Manuel Barrueco
Preludio en la Noche - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Afrocubanas: La Conga de Medianoche (Allegro) - By Kathryn Stott
CanciÃ³n de Luna - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Cubanas Al Estilo Del Siglo XIX: Ella y Yo (Allegro Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: IV. Vals Arabesque - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: VI. Vals Maravilloso - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: VII. Vals Brillante - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: I. Vals Apasionado - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: II. Vals Romantico - By Kathryn Stott
Valses Fantasticos: III. Vals Poetico - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Afrocubanas: Danza Negra - By Kathryn Stott
Â¡... y la Negra Bailaba! - By Kathryn Stott
Yo Te Quiero Siempre - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Afrocubanas: La Comparsa (Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
Ante El Escorial (Ben Moderato - PiÃ¹ Mosso - Moderato - Vivace) - By Kathryn Stott
San Francisco El Grande - By Kathryn Stott
Danza de los Ã‘aÃ±igos - By Kathryn Stott
La Habanera - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Afrocubanas: Danza LucumÃ (Moderato) - By Kathryn Stott
Bell Flower - By Kathryn Stott
Danzas Cubanas Al Estilo Del Siglo XIX: La Cardenense (Moderato - Moderato - Tempo Primo - Lento) - By Kathryn Stott
Mazurka Glissando - By Kathryn Stott

UPC: 190295861063
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 4.14.17
Format: CD

Sound Of Cuba / Various - Sound of Cuba (CD)