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| Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer | 
 enlarge | Artist: Ibrahim Ferrer
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (109 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2491
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 79532
UPC: 075597953220
EAN: 0075597953220
ASIN: B00000J7IL
Release Date: June 8, 1999
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 Such a shame Ry Cooder felt he had to April 19, 2004
7 out of 22 found this review helpful
Stunning vocals by Ibrahim mingled with aweful, fumbling guitar by Ry Cooder. What was Ray thinking, especially on track 2? I agree with some of the other reviews on the "hawaiian" feel to Ry's playing... Thankfully, his input isn't apparent on all tracks, although this album is not as polished as the original buena vista. I'm dying to bring this CD with me on my next visit to Cuba and ask the local Cubans what they think. Incidentally, it is worth mentioning that it isn't too difficult to find musicians of equal caliber playing all around Cuba, pretty much any night of the week. If you love the music and are from any other country than America, go there for the ultimate musical experience.
 Such a shame Ray Cooder felt he had to April 19, 2004
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
Stunning vocals by Ibrahim mingled with aweful, fumbling guitar by Ray Cooder. What was Ray thinking, especially on track 2? Thankfully, his input is limited. I'm dying to bring this CD with me on my next visit to Cuba and ask the local Cubans what they think.
 Boleros, son & nostalgia November 8, 2003
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
From the beginning of the delicious 'son' titled "Bruca Manigua" it's impossible not to be dragged into an album that's like a trip through yesterday's Cuba, courtesy of Ibrahim Ferrer and Buena Vista Social Club.The album is a very successful and contagious combination of 'sones' (happy and rhythm filled pieces) and 'boleros' (the name for Latinamerican ballads). The two most successful samples for each, in my opinion, are "Mami Me Gusto" and "Aquellos Ojos Verdes." The first one, a 'son' composed decades ago by Arsenio Rodriguez, same composer of two more tracks in the album, includes a very upbeat piano solo by Ruben Gonzalez, followed by a divine solo played by Papi Oviedo on the 'tres' (a three-string instrument from the Caribbean). "... Ojos Verdes" instead, a classic but ageless 'bolero', can bring the most tender memories of an age long gone, where seranading the loved one was the norm, rather than the exception. When you're done with the CD nostalgia mixes up with happiness, for the fact that Ry Cooder (producer) was able to discover Ibrahim Ferrer's exceptional musical talent. It's so ironic to think that this former Beny More bandmember ("Que bueno baila usted") actually made his record debut hereby, a man born in 1927, but with a sense of romance and rhythm that defies age and any stereotype. As for the comments some reviewers make, criticizing Ry Cooder's slide guitar playing, I don't agree with them, but then again, it's largely a matter of personal preference. Final Note: Luckily enough for listeners who don't speak or understand Spanish, the English translation of the lyrics is included.
Highest Praises August 15, 2003
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This extraordinary artist was unknown until an American musician named Ry Cooder, made a pilgrimage to Cuba with his son to find all of the still-living Cuban musician legends. Ibrahim Ferrer had given up on his musical career, as he could not get work in Cuba. Ry Cooder and son found Ibrahim and a host of other Cuban musicians, and went to Cuba's recording studio where they recorded the "Buena Vista Social Club" cd (highly recommend). Ibrahim and friends played at Carnegie Hall, which launched a new career for him. I can also recommend Ibrahim Ferrer's "Buenos Hermanos" cd. This music goes straight to the heart and expresses a joy unfelt in any other type of music.
Excellent Album August 2, 2003
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This album was the basis for much of the Buena Vista Social Club film, which was filmed after the Buena Vista Social Club album was recorded. This album is a natural extention of the the Buena Vista Social Club album.
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