A great compilation of three groups from the late 1950's through the early and mid 1960's. on a CD which has been out for several years.
Conjunto Bolero de Enrique Peréz, Sonora Nacional And Estrellas Juveniles, the band that Esteban Regueira formed. (with the help of Arsenio Rodriguez before he left Cuba) Which included several former members of Arsenios band: 1949-1952 Esteban Regueira: singer and director. Guichi: singer and guitar. Oscar "Florecita" Velazco, Enrique Peréz and Armando Albertini: trumpets. Cabrerita, piano. Sabino Peñalver: bass. Tomas Carrillo, tres. Alberto: bongoes. Tata Güines: tumbadoras
Another very nice compilation of various groups, on a CD which has been out for several years. Some things are easily found, however there are a few things that are scarce by Walfredo Guevara y Orq. Caramelo '61 And Senén Suárez with Laito Sr. singing "Junto A Cañaveral" 7. Junto A Cañaveral Conj. Senén Suárez
Nice compilation of various groups, on a CD which has been out for several years. Some things are easily found, however the three songs by Conjunto Tutankamen are scarce, as is René Alvarez doing "Para Niña y Señora" originally composed by Ignacio Piñeiro
2. Echalé Candela Conj. Tutankamen
3. A La Negrita Graciela Conj. Tutankamen
4. Yo No Quiero Que Tu Bailas Conj. Tutankamen
8. Para Niña y Señora René Alvarez y su Conjunto Los Astros Comp: Ignacio Piñeiro
The new calculation suggested that an amount of oil equivalent to the Exxon Valdez disaster could have been flowing into the Gulf of Mexico every 8 to 10 days.
Since I started this music blog several years ago, I have received several very nice emails from people I never thought I would have communication with.
I received a nice email from 'Johnny Aguiló' in Miami, the son of 'Rolando Aguiló'.
I received a very nice email from 'Elsie Castañeda', the daughter of 'Leo Castañeda' who is in his 80's and living in Miami.
I received a very nice email from 'Maritza Prado Borcela' The niece of 'Amado Borcelá' "Guapacha".
I also received a very nice email from 'Amara Pérez', the granddaughter of 'Lou Pérez'.
And an email from 'Heidi', her late Father played in Conjunto Saratoga.
And the latest was received from the daughter of Mariano Merceron, Juana Merceron who lives in California.
And amazingly and unexpectedly, I received a very warm and cordial email sent from Cuba, from El Maestro 'Abdón Senén Suárez Hernández', his daughter and her husband saw this web blog on the internet, told him about it, after he viewed it, he sent me the following email:
"Gracias a mi hija y su esposo acabo de ver el sitio que ud. tiene en Internet y he quedado impresionado y a la vez sumamente agradecido de saber que existen personas en el mundo que la música cubana la defienden. He visto que su colección y conocimiento de mi vida es extraordinario, muchas gracias por haber hecho ese trabajo, en mis casi 88 años de vida nunca he visto un trabajo tan serio sobre mi vida. Muchas gracias de nuevo Aqui tiene mi dirección de e-mail para cualquier duda o pregunta que desee Senén Suárez Hernández Músico, Compositor, Director"
Senén Suárez on left, playing guitar.
(these are my all time favorite band uniforms!)
I have a beautiful "linen" guayabera I bought in Cuba...
a few skinny 1950's bowties I bought on Ebay.... and I just bought a pair of White 'Buckskin' shoes last week, all I need now are those pants, that color, slightly tapered at the ankle... and I'm good! ;-)>
Filmed by Barry Cox. With Amado de Jesús Dedeu Hernández, Inés Carbonell, Dainy Grisel Cárdenas, Miguel Chappottín, Lázaro Rizo, Guillermo Triana, Juan de Dios, Raúl Gonzáles Brito "Laly", Amado de Jesús Dedeu García "Amadito"
"Danzónes" Vinyl LP on Ansonia Download from: listentoyourears "Charanga"
Vinyl LP on Fiesta
Alternate Fiesta LP cover below, titled "Dance Date in Havana" with several of the same songs on the above "Charanga" LP "Danzónes del Ayer" #1 Vinyl LP on Kubaney Download from: listentoyourears
"Danzónes del Ayer" #2 Vinyl LP on Kubaney Download from: listentoyourears
"Danzónes del Ayer" #3 Vinyl LP on Kubaney Download from: listentoyourears
"Me Han Dicho Que Tu Me Queires" Tumbao CD Nicely produced reissues from 78rpm's
1. A Loma de Belen 2. El Bombin de Barreto 3. Papa Montero 4. La Macorina 5. Almendra 6. El Cadete Constitucional 7. Aquellos Ojos Verdes 8. Buchi Pluma 9. La Chaucha 10. Fefita 11. Perlas Marinas 12. La Fruta Bomba
A nice mix of songs from various LP's ((Consiguerlo))
1. Ya Esta El Cafe 2. La Viuda Alegre 3. El Cangrejito 4. Guayacan 5. El Ritmo 6. Ritmo Suave 7. Evangelina 8. El Cisne Blanco 9. Monte Adentro 10. Tira La Cuchara 11. Aquilino 12. Recuerdos De La Infancia ((Consiguerlo))
Cuban LP's and recordings which include particular "styles" and "forms" of (playing & singing) "Cuban" music that unfortunately have become, or are on their way to becoming lost art forms. As well as related materiel which may not be "directly" from Cuba.
Mostly LP's that are either long out of print and-or obscure and music from "my own personal collection".
Occasionally some Brasilian things will be added that are hard to find, even on the other great Brasilian blogs, many that are listed in my Blog links. And maybe some things that have nothing to do with Cuban or Brasilian music.
It takes time to do all this, scanning the covers, resizing and uploading, often changing & correcting the info.
Have fun! "The water most often tastes freshest at its source"
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Professional musician / percussionist.
Living, working and teaching in Manhattan, N.Y.C., U.S.A.
Born and raised in Manhattan, N.Y.C.
Lived in New Orleans from 1972 to 1986.
Produced and hosted the first Cuban music radio program in New Orleans on WWOZ from 1980-1986.
Been back in N.Y.C. 39 years and planning on getting the hell out very soon.
Bongoes made by Matthew Smith
Timbales made of copper by Matt Smith
Timbales made of stainless steel by Matt Smith
A great compilation of three groups from
"Cantores Cubanos De Alto Rango - El Carretero"
"Maestros Soneros Cubanos"
Cuarteto Flores & Cuarteto Caney
Scientists now estimate the leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was releasing 20,000 to 40,000 barrels -- or 840,000 to 1.7 million gallons -- per day through last week, the head of the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Senén Suárez on left, playing guitar.
Senén Suárez recordings from '52,'53,60's,'71-'72 - Cuba
"Danzónes del Ayer" #1
"Danzónes del Ayer" #2
"Danzónes del Ayer" #3
"Me Han Dicho Que Tu Me Queires"
"A La Loma De Belen"
"Los Reyes Del Danzón"
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