Compay Segundo - Duets [2002]

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The magnetic, ninetysomething Francisco Repilado, better known as Compay Segundo, recorded the first 78 rpm discs in Cuba in the 1930s with his seven-stringed armónico/tres guitar. After decades of obscurity following the 1959 revolution, guitarist-producer Ry Cooder catapulted Segundo to world fame with the hit Buena Vista Social Club CD. On Duets, Segundo's silky baritone voice is paired with old and new friends and family. Segundo's BVSC homegirl Omara Portuondo puts her spin on the classic track "La Pluma," while Segundo's guitarist son, Basilio, synchs with dad on "Linda Graciela." Segundo's global duets include the mesmerizing morna-charanga "Linda Graciela" with Cape Verdean empress Cesaria Evora, the Gallic-graced "Morir de Amor" with French legend Charles Aznavour, and an Afro-Moorish rendition of "Saludo a Chango" with Algerian singer Khaled. Segundo also pairs up with neuva trova icons Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, and even kicks it with the "Mambo No. 5" man Lou Bega and actor Antonio Banderas. Not bad for someone nine decades young. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Rich sound textures. Soaring melodies sung by a man with a mature, caressing voice. Dynamic stylistic differences between Segundo and the various duet partners. Superb instrumentals. What more can one ask? These tender performances of traditional Cuban music bring out the best of the style.


Song Title

1. Saludo A Chango - (with Khaled)
2. Fidelidad - (with Silvio Rodriguez)
3. Lagrumas Negros - (with Cesaria Evora)
4. Chan Chan - (with Eliades Ochoa)
5. Viejos Sones De Santiago - (with Duo Evocacion)
6. Virgen Del Pino - (with Santiago Auseron)
7. La Juma De Ayer - (with Pio Leyva)
8. Baby Keep Smiling - (with Loe Bega)
9. Frutas Del Caney - (with Felix Valoy)
10. Morir De Amor - (with Charles Aznavour)
11. Linda Graciela - (with Basilio Repilado)
12. Macusa - (with Pablo Milanes)
13. La Pluma - (with Omara Portuondo)
14. Juliancito (Tu Novia Te Boto) - (with Martirio/Raimundo Amador)
15. Beautiful Maria Of My Soul - (with Antonio Banderas)
16. Tente En Pie - (with Los Compadres)

Personnel includes: Compay Segundo, Khaled, Silvio Rodriguez, Cesaria Evora,

Eliades Ochoa, Duo Evocacion, Santiago Auseron, Pio Leyva, Lou Bega, Felix Valoy, Charles Aznavour, Basilio Repilado, Pablo Milanes, Omara Portuondo, Martirio Amador, Raimundo Amador, Antonio Banderas, Los Compadres (vocals); Robert Kraft (arranger); Benito Suarez (guitar, background vocals); Pancho Amat (tres); Jose Espinosa (violin, background vocals); German Velazco (flute); Rafael Lazaro (clarinet); Rosendo Nardo (bass clarinet); Victor Paz (trumpet); Chucho Valdes (piano); Salvador Repliado (acoustic bass, background vocals); Rafael Fournier (bongos); Hugo Garzon (maracas).

Recorded between 1950 and 2001. Includes liner notes by Luis Lazaro.

All tracks have been digitally remastered.