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Cuban Essentials; Compay Segundo
Compay Segundo arose to international fame as a member of the Buena Vista
Social Club, but his history goes much further back than that: he began as a
professional musician in the 1920s, adding vocals to his appeal in the
1930s; then it was on to Mexico to not only sing but to appear in the
movies.
Both before and after the Buena Vista Social Club project Compay recorded
in many different formats: usually with small groups including duets, where
he got his name as the 'second' singer (baritone).
EL COMPADRE AGAIN is an overview of his career. There's nothing in the
liner notes giving recording dates, but judging by the quality of the sound,
all the recordings have to have been in the last thirty years or less.
Buena Vista fans will recognize cut 4, 'Chan Chan', Compay's signature
song.
Although Compay is gone now, at age 95, through the miracle of recording
we'll be blessed with his music for a long time to come.
EL COMPADRE AGAIN is cause for rejoicing. 09/01/05 >> go there
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