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The magic of a songstress

Joe Marr Tee | 04/11/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Aside from the eternal Orquesta Aragon and rhythm masters Los Papines, this CD is just worth your time and money because in Elena Burke voice, sensitivity, professionalism and charisma blend to create magic every time she sings. She takes popular music above and beyond that; she turns it into art. Just listen to Tu, mi rosa azul or Una Melodia, ad libbed to the public's request. Hear that delicious Persistire. However, there's more. The real value of the CD resides in that it is the only live recording of this diva now in the market. For collectors it's a must."

Elena is beyond being #1!!!!

robert hernandez | mia beach, fl United States | 11/30/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"What a great give I gave to my self by purchasing this great historic cd. The Orquesta Aragon and Los Papines gave excellent performances;however, ELENA reigns supreme in this live concert!
When you finish listening to her eight songs, you still want more and more from La Burke.
This CD,as far as I know, is the only one available in which she was recorded "live";thus, it becomes a MUST for her fans. For someone like me who has yet to see her in a live performance(yes, even though she is in her mid-seventees and has been ill for several years, Elena sometimes performs in nightclubs in Havana),this CD provides an excellent venue to feel what would be like to see her sing live. Her interactions with the Lincoln Center audience provides a wonderful "glance" at this gifted songtress of Cuban "feeling." I thoroughly recommend it."