2007-04-30
The most famous of the Buena Vista Social Club revival, Ferrer puts out his final album. He passed away at the age of 78, three weeks before the final recording was due. On his death bed, he dictated a letter asking that this, his “dream recording,” be completed. Fortunately the high-quality demo tapes were produced. -P
B-SIDE PLAYERS
Fire in the Youth
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Ayombe: The Heart of Columbia's Musica Vallenata
Puerto Plata
Mujer de Cabaret
FUNDUBMENTALS
FunDubMentals
Day Wave
Hard To Read
YOUSSOU N'DOUR
Rokka Mi Rokka (Give and Take)
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