buffyleigh
4
I used to hate this album, when it was released I couldn't bare listening to it. I not a fan of latino rhythms, and hearing these old men singing was not really moving me. More than 20 years later, I thankfully grew up, and though I'm still not a huge fan of the genre, I can appreciate the music. It's laid back, well executed, and you can here the sun pouring through every note.
Many of the best musicians in the world are to be found strumming away in dusty bars and concert halls, playing to a handful of local fans. In 1996 Ry Cooder went to Havana to record an album with some musicians from Mali, and for various reasons ending up recording an album of traditional Cuban music with a diverse group of local musicians instead. Everyone involved had a great time and the end result is an absolute joy to listen to. Soncubanotastic!