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Cuba
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MSRP: $15.98
Your Price: $13.99
Savings: $ 1.99 ( 12% )
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Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music
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Additional Cuba Information
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The music of Cuba developed from a unique set of historical and social circumstances. African slaves, brought to work on the Spanish sugar plantations, soon outnumbered the European colonists. The attitude of the Spanish political and religious institutions towards African culture, while undeniably oppressive, was more open than in some other colonial societies. Catholic priests did their best to convert the Africans to Christianity, but they overlooked their worship of African deities as long as they gave them Christian names. In fact, santeria, a religion that combines Catholicism with African deities and rituals, is still a key part of Cuban spiritual life.
Most of the songs on this collection are a style called son, (lit. "sound") one of the most popular and influential Cuban musical forms. Son developed around the turn of the century in Oriente, a region in eastern Cuba. Migrating musicians brought son west to Havana in the 1920s, where it exploded in popularity. The fundamental element of the son is a rhythmic pattern called clave (lit. "key"). Played on two wooden sticks, called claves, this repetitive beat is the foundation upon which all of the other musical elements are structured. It gives son the propulsive swing that has endeared it to people around the world. Most contemporary salsa is based on son.
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What Customers Say About Cuba:
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I have just recieved the "Putumayo Presents: Cuba" CD today and have been listening to it at my office constantly. Inspired by all the music my cuban husband plays, I had to get more music that gives us the feeling of home. It makes me feel as if I am there in Cuba. The songs and artists each have kept me moving with each different beat and rythym. I am happy that I have bought this CD. If you love a catchy beat that keeps the latino in you moving, this CD is for you.¡Muchas Gracias.
I became aware of the brand in airport duty-free shops, where you can listen to a bit of the music before buying. Amazon is even more convenient, and you save a bit as well. What's not to like.
My favourite track is Mecanica de Amor - Mi Son. This album is one of the gems in the Putumayo collection. It is vibrant and energetic, and gives a delightful overview of Cuban music. Brilliant. Buy this one.
this is a good collection of Cuban music, recommend it to everyone. Try also Polo Montanez' music, if you wish to expand your knowledge in Cuban music.
Cuba is one more in a line of very good CD's that make you want to dance in your car. I spend a lot of time in the Caribbean and everyone envies my music collection.
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