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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 7243848960270 Label: Narada Manufacturer: Narada MPN: 48960 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Narada Release Date: March 14, 2000 Studio: Narada Editorial Review: Amazon.com: When the famed New Age label Narada comes down to earth, it does so with a measure of class. Take this collection of a dozen contemporary Cuban dance numbers by four acts. As sophisticated and clean as you'd expect from bands that make their truest marks in live club settings, the stars of Cuban Nights offer some unstoppably infectious jams. Highlights include Maraca's "Maraca's Tumbao"--flawed only in its not-long-enough playing time of four minutes--and Bamboleo's "Opening." The latter pushes forward with a stylishness that recalls the best of Chic while never sounding like that classic disco group. --Rickey Wright Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Truly awesomeI disagree with the previous reviewer only in one respect, he gave this CD 4 stars and I would give it 6 stars if that was possible. I grew up in Cuba and besides "sálsa en mi sángre" I have a large CD collection and this one is one of the best; I can hardly stop playing it since I bought it. The Rólo Martínez selections in particular are to die for. "En Cása de Pédro El Cójo" (while politically incorrect - translates to "In the House of Peter The Cripple") is a superb cut - really wonderful ... Read More Rating:  - The music of Cuba - Now!I am always a little apprehensive when it comes to purchasing compilations for a variety of reasons. First, the amount of compilations available today are staggering. It can be quite confusing unless you are a fanatic of Cuban music. Moreover, many of the compilations leave much to be desired. Second, why have someone else decide what is best? "Cuban Nights" is the exception to the rule. This diverse compilation represents the "creme de la creme" in contemporary Cuban music. For example, ... Read More |
