2 comments about Corazón Latino.

1. Dear friends,

   Julio Iglesias,

   Appealing to his own Latin people with a very Latin timbre of voice and attitude that were losing ground to modernity. Seducing all others with what they miss most: Passion expressed with elegance. And yet, though to many he stands for an essesnce Anchored in tradition, our Julio Iglesias, in this recording more than any other, is poised toward what is yet to come.

   Not long ago he said he was barely begining to learn to sing. It was no false modesty. In spite of his unmistakable talent as a vocal stylist and his unpresedented success, Julio Iglesias has never stopped living his vocation, that of apprentice. In NOCHE DE CUATRO LUNAS, (NIGHT OF THE FOUR MOONS) there are few remmants of the sumptous style that propelled him to fame- except for his voice, which is full of energy and yet torn asunder by feeling.

   His voice. Here more mediterranean, more gypsy than ever. More possessed. There is salsa and merengues, funky riff and hot times. For years now, Julio Iglesias has lived with his Latin brothers and sisters, taken in the breeze of the tropics, and he has picked up those party grooves. but his pleasure now is not frivolous. It's deep and artistically bold. Julio Iglesias has taken by storm all of the world's markets, all the continents , with multimillionaire sales in multiple languages. But instead of hanging on to successful formulas, Julio Iglesias charts new courses in this recording.

   At once young and seasoned , Julio Iglesias vigorously joins the Redefinition of Latin pop that has been crafted by recent figures like Alejandro Sanz, whose hit "Corazon Partio" (broken heart) Julio Iglesias sings here, as well as his new "Seremos Libres" (we shall be free). Julio interprets two songs, "Dia a Dia" (day by day)and "Vida" (Life) by Panamanian genius Ruben Blades, another restless innovator. "Dos Corazones, Dos Historias" (Two Hearts, Two Stories) a hit song of duo Zeze di Camargo & Luciano, as well as Arakeru's "Mal Acostumbrado" (Spoiled), and "Mamacita" (Little Mama).

   He makes all this songs his. Although the arrangements and rhythms vary, they all seem to have been written by him or for him. which is literally the case of Estefano's "Gozar La Vida" (Enjoy Life) and "Me siento de aqui" ( I feel like I'm from here) and Noche De Cuatro Lunas" (American Lady) with English lyrics sung by one of its authors, Robi Rosa, while the Spanish version was Penned by Stefano and julio Iglesias himself.

   all this work can be read as an autobiography and a philosophy of life: a Struggle for survival and triumph, a stoical acceptance of mistakes and suffering, a romantic melancholic that does not get in the way, however, of a total enjoyment of life - as fulfilling in the mature present as it was in the first flush of youth.

   "Between heaven and heall".... is how Julio Iglesias has lived, as he sings in "Te voy a contar mi vida" (I'm going to tell you my life). Let's let him tell us, because, as always, it is Julio Iglesias who can say it best. "I lost , i won, i suffered, i fell and i got myself up again...."

   There is so much more I can say about this great artist and his great new album, unfortunatley I only have 1,000 words. So all i can say is... this is a must have album for all Julio Iglesias fans.

   Regards, MD




2. If you like Julio's older songs this is the only CD you'll need. All songs have been digitely remasterd to give a great sound. Well produced.

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1 comments about Latin Love.

1. Even back in the sixties where I suspect this collection is derived, 101 Strings took a backseat to the likes of say, Mantovani. The old Alshire tracks have been transfered to CD with little or no remastering by MADACY. Lucky that I still utilize a 14 band graphic equalizer to cut the shrillness out of the treble and control the rubber band sounding bass. That said, anything remotely Latin is thrown into the program mix.
   A few inovative arrangements and some unexpected selections will
   keep your interest, but for the most part this is second rate.
   Add a star if your only serving salsa and chips with premixed Margaritas and a fanatic for ping pong ball stereo effects!

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1 comments about Cuadernos de la Habana (Notebooks of Havana).

1. No reviews of this set yet??? This is a truly wonderful and beautiful release in every sense: the music, the sound quality, the packaging, the concept, the artwork... once again, Winter & Winter provide the standard by which all others should be measured.

   This 5 disc "audio film" takes you on a panoramic and leisurely tour of Havana, Cuba through the music of the streets, the homes, the clubs, and the dance halls. Your tour guide is Italian poet and painter Mario Luis Malfatti, who also assembled the lavishly illustrated collage-style booklets within. The music, resembling "field recordings," was recorded on location and spontaneously. The quality of the sound is incredibly pristine, enhancing the effect of truly "being there."

   Among the many highlights of your journey will be the complex and jazzy sounds of Duo Cachiabache, a children's choir singing traditional melodies, the classically elegant "Contradanzas" performed at the home of pianist Andres Allen, the dreamy mood of Duo Sincopa, and the thundering percussion celebration of Tambores De Bejucal at the carnival.

   Throughout, we are treated to beautiful serenades and interludes played by pianist Frank Emilio Flynn performing Cuban and jazz standards. Also interspersed are the sounds of mechanical pianos, distant musicains down streets and alleys, and all the audiences, crowds, trains, cars, and birdsongs along the way.

   If you're looking for something much more than just another collection of Cuban music, you've finally found it.

   (And if you love this "Habana" experience, you should also check out the Winter & Winter CDs "Ra Da Bang," "Tango Vivo!" and "The Sidewalks of New York.")

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