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| Sales Rank: | 26523 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $1.43 |
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| Release Date: | 1993-06-22 |
| Label: | Sony |
| UPC: | 074645380728 |
| Binding: | Audio CD |
| Published By: | Sony |
| ASIN: | B000002952 |
| Category: | Music |
Tracks on Mi Tierra by Sony
- Con Los Años Que Me Quedan - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Emilio Jr.
- Mi Tierra - Gloria Estefan, Estefan
- Ayer - Gloria Estefan, Marquez, Juanito R.
- Mi Buen Amor - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Gloria
- Tus Ojos - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Emilio Jr.
- No Hay Mal Que por Bien No Venga [out of All Bad, Some Good Things Come - Gloria Estefan, López, Israel "Cach
- Sí Señor! ... - Gloria Estefan, Marquez, Juanito
- Volverás - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Gloria
- Montuno - Gloria Estefan, Marquez, Juanito R.
- Hablemos el Mismo Idioma - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Emilio Jr.
- Hablas de Mí - Gloria Estefan, Piloto, Jorge Luis
- Tradición - Gloria Estefan, Estefan, Emilio Jr.
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Amazon.com essential recording
Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan was a mainstream pop balladeer and dance music queen who happened to be Latina before taking a surprising turn in Mi Tierra and reclaiming her roots. Singing in Spanish, impeccably produced and backed by a superb ensemble that includes 79-year-old maestro Israel Lopez "Cachao" on bass (he is only the creator of mambo itself), arranger Juanito Marquez, and singer and percussionst Luis Enrique, Estefan delivers worthy reinterpretations and updates of traditional Afro-Cuban styles. It might be too smooth for traditionalists--who may also object to Estefan's delivery, not that of classic sonera--but as an introduction to the music, it is engaging and the playing of the ensemble is true and impeccable. --Fernando Gonzalez
Customer Reviews
magical and transformative music...... - Reviewed on 2007-10-17
3 customers found this review helpful.
From the opening bars of the beautiful "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" (translation: "With the Years I have Left"), the luscious and seamless sounds of Gloria Estefan's heavenly music on MI TIERRA (MY HOMELAND) fill my heart with tenderness and longing. This wonderful ballad provides just a little taste of the range and brilliance of the music of Cuba, the country of Gloria Estefan's soul and rich heritage. How lucky are we that Estefan chose to share the music of her heart with us.
We hear a little bit of everything, from son montuno (a variation on the son, a typical Afro-Cuban rhythm) on "Si Senor! Es Mi Son!" to montuno on "Montuno" (another rhythmic traditional type of music whose influence is often heard in salsa, and transcends nationality, rooted in its uptempo beat). The lyrics in these pieces (translated into English) are pure poetry. They are filled with rich romantic imagery, passion, longing, pain and joy. Several were penned by Estefan and husband Emilio. They include "Mi Tierra (My Homeland)," "No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga (Out of All Bad, Some Good Things Come)" and "Hablemos El Mismo Idioma (Let's Speak The Same Language)." What's more, Gloria and Emilio Estefan had the beautiful concept of inviting (in their words on the CD jacket) "All-Star Latin Musicians" to participate. This includes the legendary bass player Israel Lopez "Cachao," flautist Nestor Torres, and Jon Secada (who co-wrote "No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga" with Gloria and Emilio, and Cachao).
This is, for me, some of the best music I have ever heard from Gloria Estefan's repertoire. This album is truly in a class by itself and I really think it's essential for any Latin Music collection.
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Book Subjects
- Adult Contemporary
- Dance-Pop
- Latin
- Latin Music
- Latin Pop
- Rock/Pop
- Tropical
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