Putumayo Records Presents: Congo To Cuba 2002 An Afro-Latino musical odyssey from Africa to Cuba and back again. Rip 192kbs Covers included A musical reunion between the irresistible swing of Cuban son and the soul of West African salsa, Putumayo's Congo to Cuba is a memorable collection of Afro-Latin grooves. Inspired by the critical and commercial success of the Putumayo compilations Afro-Latino and Mali to Memphis we've gone back to the archives to uncover some classic and contemporary gems of Cuban music and Cuban-influenced African music. Congo to Cuba reveals the deep cultural connections between these two distant worlds. Congo to Cuba is a celebration of the ways in which music has helped keep the African-Cuban connection vibrant over the years. It features a number of the classic Latin recordings that were popular in Africa, as well as work by African artists who pay tribute to the Afro-Cuban sound. While time and distance may keep them apart, common heritage and family ties between West Africa and Cuba have provided a bond that can never be broken. The music on Congo to Cuba is a powerful and thoroughly enjoyable testament to the unifying nature of music. Tracklist: Chico Alvarez - Val' Carretero Mama Sissoko - Safiatou Alfredo Valdes - Canto A La Vueltabajera Gnonnas Pedro - Yiri Yiri Boum Tshala Muana - Lekela Muadi Balla Tounkara - Le Monde Est Fou Laba Sosseh - Son Soneate Monte Adentro - Igualita Que Tu Chocolate Armenteros - Ritmo de Mi Son Mama Keita - Tougnafo Pape Fall - African Salsa This is one of the many Putumayo´s records I have in mind to upload, so please help keep seeding after you downloaded. Enjoy It! Ulysses56 For more info: http://www.putumayo.com/