‘Son’ is Cuba’s principal dance and song form and the root of Salsa. Fusing African and Spanish elements, it ranges in style from simple, rustic bands to the brassy arrangements of New York salsa. This album is literally a ‘who’s who’ in Cuban music and it explores the rich traditions of Cuban music, from its conception is the early 1900s to the present day big band revivals.
Track 1: Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro – En Guantanamo
Track 2: Afro-Cuban all stars – Alto Songo
Track 3: Vieja Trova Santiaguera – El Tren
Track 4: Ñico Saquito – Maria Cristina
Track 5: Orquesta Melodías Del 40 – Me Voy Pa’ Moron
Track 6: Beny Moré – Francisco Guayabal
Track 7: Sierra Maestra – Changó Ta’Veni
Track 8: Septeto Santiaguero – Alma De Coral
Track 9: Orquesta Aragón – El Baile Del Suavito
Track 10: Los Van Van – Que Pista
Track 11: Son De La Loma – No Me Digas Corazon
Track 12: Sexteto Habanero – Tribilin Cantore
Track 13: Maria Teresa Vera – Eso No Es Na
Track 14: Familia Valera Miranda – Chan Chan
Track 15: Cañambú – Para Bailar El Son
Track 16: ¡Cubanismo! – Canto al Monte
Track 17:Los Jubilandos – Ligadito con el Son