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singer Maria Entraigues, producer-arranger Ruy Folguera, producer-arranger Enzo Buono
Gardel Martini
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Dia Que Me Quieras
2. Volver
3. Soledad - Gardel Martini, Gardel, Carlos
4. Lejana Tierra Mia
5. Por una Cabeza
6. Rubias de New York
7. Golondrinas
8. Sus Ojos se Cerraron
9. Amargura
10. Mi Buenos Aires Querido

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All Artists: singer Maria Entraigues, producer-arranger Ruy Folguera, producer-arranger Enzo Buono
Title: Gardel Martini
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: KOSMIC MUSIC US
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 10/9/2007
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music
Styles: South & Central America, Latin Music, Tango
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 874830000468

Synopsis

Album Description

Features melodies by Carlos Gardel, remixed with a bossa nova lounge feel. Carlos Gardel is a legendary singer with over 1,443 recordings and 800 recorded songs to his name. He is one of the all-time outstanding figures of Latin America and tango music and sixty-eight years after his death, a devoted following keeps his legend alive. This CD is part of a world music collection that features traditional songs from countries around the world. Future CDs from this series will showcase Cuba and France.

CD Reviews

An injustice to Gardel and tango

Penumbra | Atlanta, GA USA | 02/17/2008

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Personally, I'm grateful for the resurgence of interest in the bossa nova and, for that matter, the martini. So, I like bossa nova and I believe Maria Entralgues has a perfect voice for it - light, sweet and breathy. That being said, the combination of bossa nova and tango is an abomination, and this CD makes me shudder.

Carlos Gardel was the king of tango prior to his untimely death in 1935 and, in countries where tango is appreciated, he still is. The saying goes, "Gardel sings better every day." The songs on this album represent some of his best work. These are dramatic and passionate songs, often with a theme of sadness, sorrow or loss. The material is trivialized by a remix with a bossa nova beat and Ms. Entralques' breathy voice.

With so much classic bossa nova material available, why would anyone take the sharp, rough edged tango style and try to make it work with a bossa nova beat? There are some combinations that are never meant to be; for example, Hello Kitty assault rifles, Soviet souffles, and bossa nova tango.

A few years ago, tango aficianados were ready to cast stones at Julio Iglesias for his Tango. "Gardel Martini" makes Julio's effort appear quite authentic by comparison. (A thought that requires some imagination!)

If you want to listen to bossa nova try 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim, or Getz/Gilberto. If you're a true hipster maybe you can find satisfaction in the weird 60's collaboration between Jobim and Sinatra Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim. But, if you're ready for Gardel and the tango, please try the real thing The Best of Carlos Gardel.

"Gardel Martini" is simply horrid. NOT recommended - run away!!

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