El Carretero

About the Artist
Performs at street fairs and outdoor venues across the country. Currently has 7 recordings.

Product Description
Dance songs from latin American popular culture performed with and by Andes style music and musicians.

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Average customer rating: Mellow Magic Anhelo A large voice sings small A Cura for Heartache Jose Cura's voice is truly magnificent!

Anhelo: Argentinian Songs Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ramirez, Ariel | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cura, José | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Ramirez, Ariel | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jose Cura - Puccini Arias / Domingo Boleros Verismo Artist Portrait Jose Cura Verdi Arias ASIN: B00000DGWU Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Preludio a los Sonetos de Amor y Muerte
2. La rosa y el sauce
3. Se equivoco la paloma
4. El unico camino
5. Elegia para un gorrion
6. Campanilla, adonde vas?
7. Riqueza
8. Soneto 4
9. Anhelo
10. Caminito
11. Nocturno
12. Milonga
13. Cancion del arbol del olvido
14. Alfonsina y el mar
15. Cancion del carretero
16. Cancion de Perico
17. Adios Nonino
18. Desde el fondo de ti
19. Postal de guerra
20. Sonetos de Amor y Muerte

Amazon.com

So often, operatic crossover discs seem to be devised according to marketing surveys, with the star swooping into the recording studio between engagements with minimum thought or care. Jose Cura's first crossover disc, Anhelo, is quite the exception. The tenor not only sings but has orchestrated and conducted several numbers as well, which is only the most tangible evidence of the thought and feeling he's put into this. The emphasis is on ballads--which is only fitting for an album whose title means intense, suffocating desire--though there are also folk-like songs and instrumental cuts, one of which Cura composed himself in a neo-Puccinian style. Some of the songs have orchestrations, but the instrumentation is mostly spare: often acoustic guitar or piano and, in one cut, only solo voice. Cura may not have the most flexible instrument, yet he scales it down extremely well here. Clearly, this disc didn't just arise out of a career strategy but as a sincere desire to communicate. And it does. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Mellow Magic.......2005-12-16

In this exquisite CD of Argentine music, you will not hear Jose Cura sing with the full power of his magnificent operatic voice, but rather with a gentle beauty that is captivating. He shows us his heart in these songs, and what he is capable of doing artistically as well as his commitment to excellence, beyond his career as an international opera superstar. The repertoire consists of music by 20th and 21st century composers: Cura himself (2 tracks), Carlos Guastavino (8), Carlos Lopez Buchardo (2), and Julian Aguirre, Alberto Muzzio, Jorge Cardozo, Alberto Ginastera, Ariel Ramirez, Astor Piazzolla, Hilda Herrera, and Maria Elena Walsh each contributing one selection apiece.

The arrangements (by Cura) and musicianship are superb, featuring the brilliant talents of Eduardo Delgado (piano) and Ernesto Bitetti (guitar). Cura also conducts, and also had a hand in the design of the booklet insert, which has terrific liner notes, recording info, and lyrics in Spanish, English and French. There are also lots of photographs, and one of Cura as a toddler at the piano that is priceless.

There are 4 instrumentals on the CD, and the transcription of Piazzolla's "Adios Nonino" for piano quintet is stupendous, and another big favorite is Ginastera's "Cancion del arbol del olvido." There is nostalgia, sweet simplicity, and a purity to this album that may not appeal to those who like their music always on full throttle, but it is rich with a depth of soul and emotion, and is a rare encounter in this age of sound overkill. Total playing time is 62'08.

Anhelo.......2001-11-20

I discovered Jose Cura through Sarah Brightman's "Time to Say Goodbye." What a find I made! This man has the most expressive voice. Full of emotion and grandure, but not to the point of being ridiculous.

"Anhelo" is the perfect introduction to this wonderful man's voice. It is traditional Argentine music. The first time I heard "La Rosa" I was literally crying by the time it was over. The production is not over the top. You can hear Jose, without fighting the orchestra. Even if you don't speak Spanish, you can understand what he's singing through the emotion he gives each song.

Where most operatic voices do not understand that not every song is an aria, Jose does. He, like Sarah Brightman, can sing the opera with the "pop." Pick up this CD, with the bath and wine ready!

A large voice sings small.......2001-06-01

Many opera singers cannot seem to make their voices fit small or popular-type songs. The great Placido Domingo's pop albums are all disappointing: overproduced and underfelt. Jose Cura, on the other hand, gives these small songs from his homeland a warm, heartfelt treatment. The spare, always apt accompaniment adds to the poetic quality of the whole. This CD is a treasure.

A Cura for Heartache.......1999-09-23

Musical wonderman José Cura conducts himself in this splendid collections of art songs from his native Argentina. Wrapping his big, rich, meltingly warm barti-tenor voice around each ballad of heartache and romantic longing, Cura beautifully conveys the emotion at the heart of the song; it's meaning comes clear even for us listeners who aren't up on our Spanish. Especially impressive are his top notes, which he deploys either forcefully or very soft and intimate, like a lover's whisper in one's ear. Superb support from Ernesto Bitetti and Eduardo Delgado on guitar and piano contribute to the aura of closeness surrounding this disc. Simply put, ANHELO is a beautiful album and one which deserves a place any serious music lover's collection. ¡Viva El Cura!

Jose Cura's voice is truly magnificent!.......1999-09-22

I bought this CD after I heard Jose on Sarah Brighman's "Time to Say Goodbye." His voice is always so powerful, yet sweet that moves the hearts of those who listen to his music. He has truly put his heart into this CD. His feelings about Argentina is clearly reflected in all the songs that he included on this CD. HE will be the greatest tenor!!! He has all the qualities that a truly great tenor should! Let's wait for Jose's career to shine like no one else's.

Average customer rating: An aural journey through diverse cultures

Yes Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glass | Glass, Philip | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Yes Yes: Screenplay and Notes Claude Chalhoub Orlando: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 21 Grams ASIN: B0009HBPCQ Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Glass: Paru River [Aguas da Amazonia] - Ensemble: Uakti
2. Chopin: Waltz No. 7 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 - Piano: Dmitri Alexeev
3. Ten Long Years - B.B. King, Eric Clapton
4. Iguazu - Gustavo Santaolalla
5. Norketsou Bar - Winds of Passion
6. Pink Shoes - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
7. Rachmaninov: 1. Moderato [Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18] -Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen Piano: Yefim Bronfman The Philharmonica
8. Satie: No. 1 Lent [Gnossiennes Arranged by Claude Chaloub] - Daryl Johnson, Michael Brook, The String Octet Violin: Claude Chaloub
9. Run - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
10. Brahms: Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 - Piano: Katia Lab, Marielle Labe
11. El Carretero - Gonzalo Grau
12. Sweet - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
13. Yeghishi Bar - Yeghish Monaukian
14. 12/12 - Cafacuba, Kronos Quartet
15. Fawn - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch

Album Description

From "Orlando" to "The Tango Lesson" and onward, director Sally Potter has always been closely involved with the soundtracks to her films--with outstanding results. This score for "Yes" is no different, as it weaves diverse music--including Philip Glass, Gustavo Santaolalla, Kronos Quartet, "Fawn" (by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan), and Eric Clapton with BB King--into both a superb tapestry for this motion picture and as a compelling listening experience on its own.

Further original music by Sally Potter was made with the participation of long-term collaborator, the celebrated guitarist, composer and improviser Fred Frith, who has played on Sally's last four films. Frith has composed for Ensemble Modern and Asko Ensemble amongst others. Best known world-wide as an improvising guitarist, he played on albums ranging from The Residents and Reni Lussier to Brian Eno and Amy Denio.

Customer Reviews:

An aural journey through diverse cultures.......2005-06-28

Quite an eclectic mix of artists and music. I am not sure this CD is for everyone...

From hypnotic instrumentals to howling blues to middle eastern influenced dances to chill dance grooves to classical piano to latin salsa, the soundtrack takes you on an aural journey through diverse cultures. I'm sure it reflects the culture clash depicted in the movie's storyline.

Listening to the sample tracks (at Barnes & Noble.com) makes me wish that I lived in a more culturally diverse area... This is the type of movie I have to watch on DVD because theaters won't risk showing independent films here.

To find the sample tracks at B&N search for "Yes" as the title, then sort the results by "date released". Since it just came out, it should be near the top of the list. Enjoy.

BTW, my 4-star rating is based only on the sample tracks I was able to hear.

Average customer rating: Great stuff! Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world. Beautiful collection of Music

Fiesta! Erich Kunzel , and Cincinnati Pops Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sailing Down on the Farm Happy Trails Classics of the Silver Screen From the Heart ASIN: B000003CWL Release Date: 1990-10-10

Tracks:

1. Tico Tico No Fuba
2. Granada
3. La Virgen De La Macarena
4. Espana Cani
5. Estrellita
6. El Carretero
7. El Cumbanchero
8. Brazil
9. Carioca
10. The Girl From Ipanema
11. South Of The Border
12. Sweet And Gentle
13. Tequila
14. Lambada
15. Siboney
16. Desafinado
17. Besame Mucho
18. Chiquita Banana Song
19. Mexican Hat Dance
20. Cielito Lindo
21. Copacabana

Customer Reviews:

Great stuff!.......2002-10-24

Erich kunzel has recorded a wonderfully exhilerating item this time! Wonderfully exhuberant is mild compared to the lively playing Kunzel always gets from this great orchestra! Arrangements are mostly by Tommy Newsome who knows how to write charts of varying degrees of excellence, particularly the winsome "Girl from Ipanema" which compliments the lyrics endless reflections on a beautiful, bikini-clad young woman. "Sweet and Gentle" is a saucy number while Eric Knight, the only arranger to get the Boston Pops under Fiedler to swing to new heights, contributes an unforgettably boisterous account of "Lambada." The sound is full of punch and contrast. And Doc Severinsen plays in "Virgen" a marvelous soloistic stratospheric account. My advice is to buy this immediately. It's one hot album!

Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world........2001-10-26

Telarc and Eric Kunzel never fail to amaze at the quality of their selections.

Even tough some of the arrangements here have a little too much
fanfare at the start they are still great to listen to.

Most of these melodies you have heard them at least once in you life. And they are reproduced here with the Kunzel magic.

Beautiful collection of Music.......2001-10-26

A Beautiful collection of music from all over the world.
(latin world that is)

I little grandiose on some selections (that's kunzel) but GREAT nonetheless.

Average customer rating: Old Cuban Music The Quintesential Portabales Collection Another Cuban Legend Great CD - Oozes Nostalgia...... A childhood memory

El Carretero Guillermo Portabales Manufacturer: Msi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Creador de la Guajira de Sal Savane ASIN: B00000B0WS Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

1. El Carretero
2. Cumbiamba
3. Junto A Un Canaveral
4. Nostalgia Guajira
5. Tristeza Guajira
6. Yo Te Canto Puerto Rico
7. Lamento Cubano
8. Guateque Campesino
9. Oye Mi Son
10. Al Vaiven De Mi Carreta
11. Voy A Santiago A Morirme
12. Romance Guajiro
13. El Amor De Mi Bohio
14. El Arroyo Que Murmura
15. Cuando Sali De Cuba
16. Flor De Amor

Customer Reviews:

Old Cuban Music.......2004-03-31

As a Cuban American, I grew up with the 'old folks' listening to Cuban music, of course I was into DISCO. And it wasn't until I heard Guillermo Portabales as an adult that I fell in love with "their" music. The boleros and sons and guajiras, Beautiful. The beats and tempos so original. If I had to chose one album that typifies Cuban to me it would be this one. The selection includes old songs from the thirties and something relatively new like Cuando Sali de Cuba, which is special to me because I heard it over and over when we exiled to Spain. Buy it.

The Quintesential Portabales Collection.......2004-02-07

If you like Guillermo Portabales,this is it! It's all here. This is the best collection of his music that exists, and the quality of the remastered 50s/60s recordings is incredible rich and clear. I was turned on to him from listening to Cumbiamba at the end of the movie "The Doctor" starring William Hurt. When I heard that song, I knew I had to get more. This led me to Buena Vista Social CLub and Elidias Ochoa's cover of El Carretero. From there, I've been in love with Cuban music ever since. (Try Mambo Sinuendo--awesome)

If you are looking for this CD to purchase, it is very difficult to find in the US. I found it for sale at Amazon.de. Through the use of babelfish.com, I was able to navigate through the German. If you have an Amazon account in the US, you should have one at Amazon.de. Enjoy!

Another Cuban Legend.......2000-12-10

Like the previous reviewers, I have to mention Portabales' voice and guitar.

His voice reaches the soul and the precision and crispness of his playing absolutely brilliant.

The tunes and songs are wonderful and this CD is a must for anyone who appreciates "REAL" Cuban music.

Standard setting quality.

Great CD - Oozes Nostalgia.............2000-11-12

I agree with the previous reviewers, this is an excellent CD. This compilation is a terrific selection of nostalgic old songs that, to a person like me that grew up in Cuba in the 50s, is like heaven. Very good recording considering it is 60s technology. The guitar playing and Guillermo's voice would be hard to beat.

A childhood memory.......2000-04-05

I grew up listen to the rich voice of Portables. I have only had an old record which was beginning to wear thin. Hearing the enchanting voice with the clarity of cd has broght joy to my heart.

Average customer rating:

El Carretero ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: CAMINANDO EN LA IMAGINATION ASIN: B00006JN12 Release Date: 2002-08-01

Tracks:

1. El Carretero
2. Muneca
3. Dejaras
4. Cumbia
5. Me Hace falta
6. Por es tu Boca
7. Cumbia Corazon
8. Sombrero de Jyare
9. Moliendo cafe
10. Vida

Album Description

Dance songs from latin American popular culture performed with and by Andes style music and musicians.

Average customer rating:

The Golden Age Of Tango Astor Piazzolla Manufacturer: Retro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004RJNF Release Date: 2000-02-14

Tracks:

1. De Mi Bandoneon - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
2. Se Armo' - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
3. Quejas de Bandoneon - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
4. Chiclana - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
5. Pillete - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
6. Taconeando - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
7. Ojos Tristes - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
8. Cargamento - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
9. Republica Argentina - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
10. Villeguita - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
11. Cafetin de Buenos Aires - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
12. Marron y Azul - Octeto Buenos Ayres
13. Mareados - Octeto Buenos Ayres
14. Tangology - Octeto Buenos Ayres
15. Neotango - Octeto Buenos Ayres
16. Marne - Octeto Buenos Ayres
17. Anone - Octeto Buenos Ayres
18. Entrerriano - Octeto Buenos Ayres
19. Arrabal - Octeto Buenos Ayres
20. Fuego Lento - Octeto Buenos Ayres

Tracks:

1. Cumparsita - Orchestra Argentin Bianco-Bachicha
2. Crepusculo - Orchestra Argentin Bianco-Bachicha
3. Viva el Principe - Orchestra Tano Genaro
4. Retintin - Orquesta Tipica Argentina
5. Carretero - Carlos Gardel
6. Muchacha del Circo - Carlos Gardel
7. Bandoneon Arrabalero - Orquesta Tipica Argentina
8. Misa de Once - Salvador Pizarro Y Su Orquesta Tipica Argentina
9. Se Va la Vida - Orchestre Argentin Bachicha
10. Don Goyo - Eduardo Bianco
11. Mi Viejo Amor - Rosita Barrios, Luis Mandarino
12. Vous Qu' Avez Vous Fait de Mon Amour - Orlando et Son Orchestre Du Bagdad
13. Viruta - Orlando et Son Orchestre Du Bagdad
14. Yo No Se Porque Te Quiero - Rafael Canaro et Son Orchestre de Tango
15. Batacazo - Orchestre Argentin Manuel Pizarro
16. Elegant Papirusa - Bernardo Alemany & The Orchestre Argentin
17. Malinconia - Bernardo Alemany & The Orchestre Argentin
18. Viejo Poncho - Orchestre Argentin Bachicha
19. Tierra Querida - Astor Piazzolla
20. Todo Corazon - Astor Piazzolla

Album Details

Double Disc Budget Collection of 40 Great Recordings from the King of the Tango!

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Lucecita Benitez, ....Es Alma De Barrio Manufacturer: LOBO ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BZOPIM

Product Description

PLEASE CLICK ON THE CD PICTURE FOR THE COMPLETE SONG'S LIST

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México a través de su Música Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Clasicos Mexicanos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000J8H1 Release Date: 1999-08-10

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Trio Voces De Puerto Rico, Lamento Borincano, El Eco Y El Carretero - Lamento Del Campesino - Ensillando Mi Caballo Trio Voces de Puerto Rico Manufacturer: Orfeon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Puerto Rico | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002EZ8 Release Date: 1990-01-01

Tracks:

1. Lamento Borincano
2. El Eco Y El Carretero
3. Lamento Del Campesino
4. La Hija Del Viejo Pancho
5. Ensillando Mi Caballo
6. Los Carreteros
7. Mi Cabana
8. Mananitas Camperas
9. Verde Luz
10. Puerto Rico

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Mariachi Monumental Silvestre Vargas Vol. Ii, El Mejor Mariachi Del Mundo, La Negra - El Carretero - Las Olas Mariachi Silvestre Vargas Manufacturer: Orfeon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo ASIN: B000002F3L Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. La Negra
2. Mananitas Tapatias
3. Pelea De Gallos
4. El Tren
5. El Carretero
6. El Cuatro
7. La Malaguena
8. Las Olas
9. Marieta
10. Las Perlitas
11. Las Altenitas
12. Jarabe Michoacano
13. La Valentina
14. Atotonilco
15. El Jarabe Mixteco
16. El Jarabe Loco
17. Felicidades
18. En Tu Dia
19. Las Mananitas Mexicanas
20. Las Golondrinas

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