(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – “Haila Live,” is the new Bis Music production. One of the characteristics of the album is that it is a live recording from a concert at Havana’s National Theater. Thus, the final result is the print of spontaneity and acceptance in the atmosphere created by the audience.
The special guests at the concert, now a CD, were Chucho Valdes, Isaac Delgado, Mayito Rivera and the voices of Charanga Habanera. Haila’s songs included La Sopa en Botella, by Senen Suarez; Sobre Una Tumba, Una Rumba, by Ignacio Piñeiro; Drume Negrita, by Emilio Grenet; Qué te pedí, by Fernando Mulens; and Pensamiento, by Rafael Gomez (Teofilito). Added to this, the “spice” of modern sounds with the songs mainly from prolific Manuel Limonta: Yo No Me Parezco a Nadie and Hoy Me Inclino y Te Doy las Gracias, which open and close the album.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.