| 1. Algodones |
| 2. Je T' Vu Passer |
| 3. Mambo No. 5 |
| 4. Cumbia |
| 5. Lo Que Pasó con Mamá y Pap |
| 6. Maria Bonita |
| 7. Baile Guaraguao |
| 8. Bombon de Helena |
| 9. Reposta de Segreda Co Mar |
| 10. Amsterdam |
| 11. Carbornera Quema Madera |
| 12. Shade of Pale |
| 13. Anjo de Crianca |
| 14. Barbuo |
| 15. Juanita Morel |
| 16. Merengue Sentimental |
| 17. Merengue Percusión |
| 18. Pambiche Lento |
| 19. Lonely One |
| 20. Felices Dias |
Editorial Reviews
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What do three guys from Holland know about salsa, merengue, and son? According to this disc, on which Dutch percussionist-musicologist Jaap de Kwaasteniet and his Dansorgel de Cubaan trio perform alongside a Cuban barrel organ, a lot. A barrel organ? Yes, it turns out there's a rich history of organ grinding in Cuba; the instrument has roots in Europe, was imported to Haiti during colonial days, and eventually floated its musical way back to the Caribbean. On Streetorgan, Dansorgel accompany their barrel organ--an instrument they had to create entire new piano-roll arrangements for--with percussion, vocals, horns, and (on one track) even a musical saw. It's an exotic mix, with the organ keeping a rocksteady (and occasionally frenetic) melody to the group's musical flavorings. "Merengue Sentimental" is based on the piano syncopation of legendary player Sanchez Acosta; there's a whimsical cover of Perez Prado's "Mambo No. 5"; a few danzas, boleros, and sambas are included; there's even a take on Procol Harum's "Whiter Shade of Pale." Should this be your first stab at Cuban music? Heck, no. But if you've worn out your copy of Buena Vista Social Club, this is an eclectic next step. --Jason Verlinde
What do three guys from Holland know about salsa, merengue, and son? According to this disc, on which Dutch percussionist-musicologist Jaap de Kwaasteniet and his Dansorgel de Cubaan trio perform alongside a Cuban barrel organ, a lot. A barrel organ? Yes, it turns out there's a rich history of organ grinding in Cuba; the instrument has roots in Europe, was imported to Haiti during colonial days, and eventually floated its musical way back to the Caribbean. On Streetorgan, Dansorgel accompany their barrel organ--an instrument they had to create entire new piano-roll arrangements for--with percussion, vocals, horns, and (on one track) even a musical saw. It's an exotic mix, with the organ keeping a rocksteady (and occasionally frenetic) melody to the group's musical flavorings. "Merengue Sentimental" is based on the piano syncopation of legendary player Sanchez Acosta; there's a whimsical cover of Perez Prado's "Mambo No. 5"; a few danzas, boleros, and sambas are included; there's even a take on Procol Harum's "Whiter Shade of Pale." Should this be your first stab at Cuban music? Heck, no. But if you've worn out your copy of Buena Vista Social Club, this is an eclectic next step. --Jason Verlinde
Streetorgan the Cuban: Salsas & Merengues,Jaop De Kwaasteniet,Channel Classics,Cuba,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music
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Streetorgan the Cuban: Salsas & Merengues
Jaop De Kwaasteniet Manufacturer: Channel Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Cuba
| Caribbean & Cuba
| International
| Styles
| Music
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| Latin Music
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ASIN: B00001NTLV Release Date: 1999-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Algodones
- Je T' Vu Passer
- Mambo No. 5
- Cumbia
- Lo Que Paso con Papa y Mama
- Maria Bonita
- Baile Guaraguao
- Bombon de Helena
- Reposta de Segreda Co Mar
- Amsterdam
- Carbornera Quema Madera
- Shade of Pale
- Anjo de Crianca
- Barbuo
- Juanita Morel
- Merengue Sentimental
- Merengue Percusi
- Pambiche Lento
- Lonely One
- Felices Dias
Amazon.com
What do three guys from Holland know about salsa, merengue, and son? According to this disc, on which Dutch percussionist-musicologist Jaap de Kwaasteniet and his Dansorgel de Cubaan trio perform alongside a Cuban barrel organ, a lot. A barrel organ? Yes, it turns out there's a rich history of organ grinding in Cuba; the instrument has roots in Europe, was imported to Haiti during colonial days, and eventually floated its musical way back to the Caribbean. On Streetorgan, Dansorgel accompany their barrel organ--an instrument they had to create entire new piano-roll arrangements for--with percussion, vocals, horns, and (on one track) even a musical saw. It's an exotic mix, with the organ keeping a rocksteady (and occasionally frenetic) melody to the group's musical flavorings. "Merengue Sentimental" is based on the piano syncopation of legendary player Sanchez Acosta; there's a whimsical cover of Perez Prado's "Mambo No. 5"; a few danzas, boleros, and sambas are included; there's even a take on Procol Harum's "Whiter Shade of Pale." Should this be your first stab at Cuban music? Heck, no. But if you've worn out your copy of Buena Vista Social Club, this is an eclectic next step. --Jason VerlindeInternational Music: