London, England – Cuba – the essential album (ESNDCD222) in the title of a double CD produced by British label Manteca.
It includes a long list of well known Cuban musicians: Compay Segundo, Desi Arnaz, Pérez Prado, Orquesta Aragón, Sierra Maestra, Ibrahim Ferrer, Graciela Machito y sus Afro-Cubans, Lecuona Cuban Boys, Beny Moré, Chapottín y su Conjunto, Enrique Jorrín, Bebo Valdés, Los Van Van, Irakere, NG La Banda, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Mongo Santamaría, Orquesta América, Celina González, Havana All Stara, Pablo Milanés, James Moody & His Bop Men feat. Chano Pozo, Don Azpiazu & his Havana Casino Orchestra, René Touzet, Omara Portuondo, Celia Cruz, Alegría All Stara, Lázaro Ros con Mezcla, Yerba Buena, and Orlando `Cachaíto’ López.
The mid-price compilation was produced by Rick Glanvill. He is a London-born writer, author, DJ and broadcaster.
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.