Putumayo Presents - Cafe Cubano (CD)

Caf Cubano is a captivating collection that will transport listeners to the charming cafes of this musically-rich Caribbean island. This album features a selection of exceptional performers who have incorporated Cubas diverse musical traditions and distinctive styles into their music. Several of the songs feature influences from the nueva trova movement, in which lyrical poetry is joined with Pan-American folk traditions. Others remain true to the sultry guajiras, romantic boleros and traditional sones which were the underpinning of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club recordings.