Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer
Ibrahim Ferrer · 1999
52 min · 11 tracks · Latin jazz · son cubano
A vibrant fusion of traditional Cuban son and jazz, showcasing heartfelt vocals over rich instrumentation.
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer is an album by Ibrahim Ferrer, released in 1999. A vibrant fusion of traditional Cuban son and jazz, showcasing heartfelt vocals over rich instrumentation. This album is significant for its role in bringing traditional Cuban music to a global audience, contributing to the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Buena Vista Social Club. It received widespread acclaim, including a Grammy Award nomination, solidifying Ferrer’s status as a prominent voice in Latin jazz and son cubano. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer sound like?
A vibrant fusion of traditional Cuban son and jazz, showcasing heartfelt vocals over rich instrumentation. Rooted in Latin jazz and son cubano.
What makes Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer by Ibrahim Ferrer notable?
This album is significant for its role in bringing traditional Cuban music to a global audience, contributing to the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Buena Vista Social Club. It received widespread acclaim, including a Grammy Award nomination, solidifying Ferrer’s status as a prominent voice in Latin jazz and son cubano. When 'Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer' was released in 1999, Ibrahim Ferrer was experiencing a remarkable career revival after decades of relative obscurity. This album followed the massive success of the Buena Vista Social Club project, which had revitalized interest in Cuban music and led to Ferrer's emergence as a celebrated figure in the genre.
How many songs are on Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer?
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Bruca maniguá Standout 4:43
- 2 Herido de sombras 4:11
- 3 Marieta 5:55
- 4 Guateque campesino 5:09
- 5 Mamí me gustó 5:04
- 6 Nuestra última cita 3:56
- 7 Cienfuegos tiene su guaguancó 5:22
- 8 Silencio 4:38
- 9 Aquellos ojos verdes Standout 4:54
- 10 Qué bueno baila usted 4:39
- 11 Como fue Standout 3:33
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Cuba
Runtime
52 min 8 sec
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