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On this 13-track recording of voice and piano duets, there is no doubt from the first note to the last that you are experiencing the complete mastery of two Cuban music legends. Individually, the genius Valdés brings to his instrument, the piano, and the dramatic, bluesy, off-the-cuff singing (in Spanish) of the husky, pitch-perfect, purely articulated Portuondo, can both easily stand alone. But together, in this setting, they are making magic. You'll hear a variety of themes written by non-published Cuban composers (two by Valdés, ) suggested on the spot in the studio. It allows the two a rare spontaneity and freedom from rhythmic structures that is created, not produced. There are songs of love, regret, straight blues, the indomitable spirit of the oppressed Cuban peoples, pleading for salvation, and especially, lost in depression ("No Puedo Ser Feliz" ("Cannot Be Happy"). No need to break them down, just know that the razor's-edge emotions and the integrity of this simpatico pairing of musicians and friends melds perfectly with every twist, turn, phrase, dynamic shading, and teardrop. Valdés uses a raft of jazz inflections, classical references, and folk melodies at his command throughout. Portuondo is never limp or mushy, always forceful in singing what's on her troubled mind, and expresses it in a way you clearly understand even if you don't know the words. Her meaning is unmistakable. A triumphant recording to be sure, and a hallmark in the annals of the continuing attempt to expose American audiences to the rich traditions of folkloric jazz-informed Afro-Cuban culture. A must buy. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Recorded at Ojala Studios, Havana, Cuba on January 29 & 30, 1997. Includes liner notes by Adolfo Montejo, Jose Ma. Garcia Martinez and Demetrio Munoz.

Personnel: Omara Portuondo (vocals).

Audio Mixers: A.J. Domenech; Hugo Westerdahl.

Liner Note Author: Demetrio Muniz.

Recording information: Ojalá Studios, Havana, Cuba (01/29/1997/01/30/1997).

Editors: A.J. Domenech; Hugo Westerdahl.

Photographer: Manuel Dominguez.

Personnel: Omara Portuondo (vocals); Chucho Valdes (piano).

JazzTimes (5/00, pp.132-4) - "...The famed Cuban vocalist collaborates with the equally illustrious pianist....[They] improvise together, going where the song leads them, and taking us along on these arabesque journeys of love and loss."

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Category Classical Albums, World CDs, International, Latin, Spanish, Cuban, Cuban Son, Latin Pop
Label Intuition
Orig Year 1999
All Time Product Rank 279,099
CD Universe Part number 1095010
Catalog number 3237
Discs 1
Release Date Feb 09, 1999
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Demetrio Muniz
Engineer Miguel Barzagas; Victor Cicard
Recording Time 52 minutes
Personnel Chucho Valdes - piano
Omara Portuondo - vocals
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1Que Te Pedi
2Indestructible
3Si Te Contara * See All 2 $0.99
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4Cenizas
5Lo que Me Queda Por Vivir See All 7
6Danza Naniga
7Salvame
8Mi Mejor Cancion
9Montana, La
10Como Un Milagro See All 6
11No Puedo Ser Feliz * See All 7 $0.99
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12Nieblas del riachuelo
13En Nosotros See All 2
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