Rada

by Ruben Rada

Rada cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1969
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Country: Uruguay
  • Length: 36:34
  • Community rating: 2.85/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The eponymous 1969 solo album from Uruguayan musician Ruben Rada stands as a foundational release for the region's burgeoning music scene. The record captures a vibrant fusion of energetic rock and roll instrumentation with traditional Afro-Uruguayan rhythms, helping to establish the template for the Candombe beat genre. It highlights his distinct, charismatic vocal delivery and highly innovative percussive arrangements.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Ahora S铆 Puedo Gritar (4:14)
  2. Amigo (2:49)
  3. Nunca Le Compres una Guitarra a Tu Novia (2:15)
  4. Aquel Payaso (2:57)
  5. Que Tonto Soy (3:23)
  6. Solo He de Quedar (2:01)
  7. Las Manzanas (3:00)
  8. Escapa (3:26)
  9. D谩melo (2:56)
  10. Parlame D'Amore (2:41)
  11. Pot-Pourr铆: Guantanamera / Una L谩grima Tuya (6:48)

Credits

  • Ruben Rada - primary artist, written-by
  • Manolo Guardia - arranged by, music director, written-by
  • Enrique Cuadrado Gambardella - producer, liner notes

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