Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer

by Ibrahim Ferrer

Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 June 1999
  • Label: World Circuit
  • Country: Cuba
  • Length: 52:05
  • Community rating: 4.12/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the immense international success of the Buena Vista Social Club, this solo vehicle highlights the veteran singer's smooth, deeply romantic vocal style. Backed by a lush ensemble of Cuban master musicians, the recordings emphasize intimate traditional forms while paying joyous tribute to the golden era of Havana's music scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, Spanish language, vocal, traditional, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Bruca Manigu谩 (4:44)
  2. Herido De Sombras (4:11)
  3. Marieta (5:55)
  4. Guateque Campesino (5:09)
  5. Mam铆 Me Gust贸 (5:04)
  6. Nuestra Ultima Cita (3:56)
  7. Cienfuegos Tiene Su Guaguanc贸 (5:22)
  8. Silencio (4:38)
  9. Aquellos Ojos Verdes (4:54)
  10. Qu茅 Bueno Baila Usted (4:39)
  11. Como Fue (3:33)

Credits

  • Ibrahim Ferrer - primary artist, vocals
  • Carlo Montenegro Ruiz - alto saxophone
  • Jos茅 Ramirez Nurque - alto saxophone
  • Estela Guzman Vega - backing vocals
  • Laura Flores Hern谩ndez - backing vocals
  • Michelle Alderete Espigul - backing vocals
  • Odette Telleria Ordu帽a - backing vocals
  • Jos茅 Antonio "Maceo" Rodr铆guez - backing vocals [chorus vocals]

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