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Yusa Tumi 112	Yusa "Listening to the bitter-sweet lyrics of new Cuban singer YUSA and the simple sophistication of her music one knows one is finally hearing 21st century Cuba. Her cutting-edge songs map the contemporary emotional lives of urban Havana. Fused inside her music are traces from further afield, from iconclastic jazz and rock to today's Brazil. Full of the vital energy of experimentation and the textures of musical exchange gained in intimate venues, Yusa offers a whole new way of hearing Cuba." (Jan Fairley) Click here to read more about this release. Cancion Chiquichaca Momentos Numero 2
Bana Congo Tumi 107 - £10.95	Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo "Put together the legendary Congolese guitarist Papa Noel and the great Cuban trés player Papi Oviedo and what do you get? The answer is a remarkable personal chemistry and a telepathic musical communication. The result is an album of irresistible Afro-Cuban rhythms that both men regard as a spiritual homecoming, rich in tradition, bold in execution and a sheer delight to the ear." (Nigel Williamson, The Times) Click here to read more about this release. Bana Congo Kin Havane Limpia mi son Molimo
Isla de Sueños (Island of Dreams Tumi 106 - £9.99	Baby Salsa This is Cuba's youngest and most promising salsa band. Andy, Ruben and Gabriel formed the band in 1998 with a little help from their parents. This is their first recording since their creation. In this release they turn Compay Segundo¹s classic ŒChan-Chan¹ into a stomping salsa with a heady mixture of merengue, moving on to a rap.Click here to read more about this release. Juega Conmigo Chan Chan
Misericordia, qué es esto! Tumi 103 - £10.95	El Piqueton de Felix Rondon The ŒPiquetes¹, or independent session musicians, have been key parts of Cuban popular music for decades. They started up playing in private parties and weddings as individual musicians and small bands. Felix Rondón¹s ŒPiquetón¹ has become a well-known group with a loyal following that enjoy a good dance to the heady sounds of conga and son. To find out more visit our Piqueton Featured Artists page. Misericordia, qué es esto! Tregua de Casamiento
Dos Gardenias Tumi 105 - £10.95	Omara Portuondo Omara Portuondo is a key member of the legendary Grammy award-winning Buena Vista Social Club. Dos Gardenias is a true example of the vitality displayed by her over the last three decades. This CD brings together a wide variety of styles and musical backgrounds around her powerful and versatile voice, which has become the ambassador of Cuban music to the world. To find out more visit our Featured Artists page. Chile Lindo Dos Gardenias
Homenaje (1927-2000) Tumi 102 - £10.95	Puntillita This CD brings us back to his golden period in the 1950s and 1960s, when he sung with Julio Cuevas and with the orquestras of Rafael Somavilla and Joaquín Mendivel. Puntillita was a member of the legendary Grammy award-winning Buena Vista Social Club and a front-line singer in Juan De Marcos González Afro-Cuban All Stars. Even at 73 he toured the world, always singing till the end.   A Caballo me Voy Asi Saxofon de la Orquesta
Baila mi son Tumi 100 - £10.95	Afro-Cuban All Stars present Felix Baloy Felix baloy has been singing for more than 40 years which means that he has waited a long time to make his first solo album. One of Cuba's outstanding soneros with a unique timbre, Felix is steeped in the great traditions of Cuba son. He has trained alongside the great stars of the golden age of the fifties and yet has managed to stamp a contemporary freshness on Cuba's great musical heritage. The huge success of the Afro-Cuban All Stars led by the famous Juan de Marcos Gonzalez owes a great deal to the contribution of Felix Baloy and his tremendous charisma and incredible talent which never fail to stimulate every kind of audience. 'Baila mi son' is a diverse and at times daring album and the first serious attempt to pay homage to one of Cuba's greatest soneros. Choose hi-fi if you have a fast connection, or lo-fi otherwise Lo-fi Baila mi son Hi-fi Baila mi son
21st Century: When life begins Tumi 099 - £10.95	The Stars of the Buena Vista Social Club Film Featuring Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Pio Leyva, Compay Segundo, Raul Planas, Juan de Marcos, Teresa Garcia Caturla, Ruben Gonzalez. A unique compilation featuring tracks by the stars of the Buena Vista Project. Discover some hidden gems and also some new unreleased recordings. ìEach song is a pearl with something to exult overÖA beautiful, fluent sequence of songsÖa covetable compilationî Jan Fairley, Songlines Magazine, UK ìThis collection is work of true love for Cuban musicî. Jazzwise, UK   track 1-Compay Segundo track 2-Ibrahím Ferrer track 4-Rubén González track 8-Eliades Ochoa
Changüí en la Casa de Nora Tumi 06 - £10.95	Elio Revé jr. y su Charangón Since their beginning in 1956 as well as being one of the most important Cuban bands, Orquesta Revé has qualified as Cuba's most important musical school; a place where many of the country's top musicians from bands such as Los Van Van, Los Dan Den and Los 440, began their artistic careers. Now led by Elio Revé Jr, and with an extensive international touring schedule, the legendary band have recorded their long awaited and exclusive album for Tumi Music which presents the rhythm of Chagüí in a new and exciting form. Changüí en la Casa de Nora
La Habana Quiere Guarachar contigo Tumi 097 - £10.95	Cándido Fabré y su Banda He is one of Cuba's greatest singers and one the greatest composers on the island and he returns with what has been described as his finest album to date. His gift for improvisation and rhythms allow him to convert any sort of situation, slang or expression, sorrow or joy, into a 'son'! Candido Fabre was the songwriter, arranger and main vocalist with the great Orquesta Original de Manzanillo. He then formed Candido Fabre y su Banda with a 14 strong orchestra featuring some of the very best Cuban charanga specialists. La Habana Quiere Guarachar contigo
Mundo Loco Tumi 098 - £10.95	David Alvarez y Juego de Manos His voice has been compared to Carlos Vives' and his music to Chichi Peralta's and by joining surprising and highly original arrangements with clever songwriting, Alvarez has managed to create what is already being classified as one of the most exciting Latin music crossover album of the new millennium. ìDavid Alvarez is a serious new talent from Cuba. Alvarezís voice is bewitching, and his lyrics are those of a major poetic talentì. Joan Shenton, Songlines Magazine, UK Cuida'o Cuida'o
Conga tu Carnaval Tumi 089 - £10.95 Out of Stock	Hermanos Bravo Undoubtedly one of the most interesting albums to come out of Cuba in recent years. A rare insight into Conga music - the percussive fusion dance music from the Cuban carnival. Every year, as has been the centuries old tradition, there are carnivals held in Cuba's major cities. The Bravo Brothers have become one the main attractions at these carnivals and in 1997 they received first prize for Esteban Bravo's song "Que Baile la Habana" at Cuba's biggest carnival. The Bravo Brothers are an exciting, loud but highly melodious and friendly band. They bring audiences to life with their vividly colourful costumes and energetic dancing. They enchant you with their stage presence and the five piece act bring you into world of the infectious Cuban carnival.The new band's debut album which includes an extra special guest appearance by legendary percussionist Tata Guines La Batea
HASTA SIEMPRE COMANDANTE TUMI077 - £10.95 Various artists, featuring the voice of Fidel Castro Folk songs, rumba, son, bolero, hymns, nueva trova 5022627-00772-4	Hasta Siempre Comandante A compilation of 13 songs by Cuba's leading artists paying tribute to Ché Guevara. A statement of the universal power of songwriting - meaningful and from the heart. The CD also includes the first ever release of the recording of Fidel Castro reading aloud Che Guevara's final letter to him at the Plaza de la Revolución, Habana/Cuba in 1965. 1. Letter by Ché Guevara read by Fidel Castro 2. Hasta siempre Comandante -5U4 3. Ayer y hoy enamorados-Santiago Feliu 4. Canción al Guerrillero Heróico -Elena Burke 5. Que pare el son -Carlos Puebla 6. Un Hombre -Carlos Puebla 7. Lo eterno -Carlos Puebla 8. Che Comandante -Cacique Paraguayo 9. Comandante Ché Guevara -Grupo Tabacalero 10. Ché Guevara -Grupo Alma Mater 11. Respeto al Ché Guevara -Quinteto Rebelde 12. Cancion funebre al Ché Guevara- Coro Polifónico 13. Su Nombre el Pueblo -Sara Gonzales 14. Andes lo que Andes -Amaury Perez 15. Letter by Ché Guevara-Read by Fidel Castro  track 1 - featuring the voice of Fidel Castro track 2 track 3
FRUTA BOMBA TUMI084 - £10.95 Son, salsa, trova, cumbia, bolero TUMI084 5022627-00842-4	Jóvenes Clásicos del Son Jóvenes Clásicos del Son (JCS) are Cuba's magnificent seven. Awarded the prize of Best Cuban Group of 1997 by the Cuban government they have had a string of hits in Cuba including Que me comparen and their new hit Fruta Bomba, also the name of their first internationally released album. Eclectic Cuban music mixing elements of highly charged son and salsa influenced by trova, jazz, blues and funk. JCS are Sergio on bongos: formerly with the famous accapella group 'Sampling'. Lolo on congas: former member of 'Cabaret Nacional' and 'Palacio de la Salsa Orquestra'. The powerful Raudel on trumpet: Arturo Sandoval's prot‚g‚ and recording artist with many including Winton Marsalis. The man carrying the 'feeling', Carlos on guitar: toured extensively with many of Latin America's leading Nueva Trova artists. The bluesy Cesar on 'tres' (Creole guitar): admired by the likes of Papi Oviedo and Compay Segundo. The enigmatic Nene on vocals: his outstanding voice has made him one of the most sought-after singers on the island. And finally JCS's director Palma on double bass: a musical revolutionary, pushing the boundaries of Caribbean music making it interesting, refreshing and above all fun. 1. Rezo 2. Brujer¡a de qu‚ 3. Ya se durmió la guitarra 4. Yo me voy contigo 5. Fruta Bomba 6. Para siempre tenerte 7. Esa mujer El traguito 8. Un chulo en la Habana 9. Contam¡name 10. La flor y la hoja seca 11. Tate tranquilo corazón track 1 track 2 track 3
NOCHE DE RUMBA TUMI085 - £10.95 CLAVE Y GUAGUANCO Rumba, rumba-flamenca, guaguanco, columbia, bataguanco, catumba,rumba-poetry 5022627-00852-3	Clave Y Guaguanco Featuring Celeste Mendoza, Jose Luis Quintana 'Changuito', Eloy Machado, Lazaro Morua. Clave y Guaguanco are synonymous with Afro-Cuban music and are the most sought-after rumba groups at present. In this exciting new album the percussive based group combine traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms including guaguanco, bataguanco and catumba with poetry, flamenco and powerful singing achieving a real revelation in rumba. An extraordinary album breaking boundaries in the fusion of rumba and traditional music. For a great rumba compilation check out Cuba Classics Vol 3 - Rumba (TUMICD052). track 1 track 2 track 3
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