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Greatest Hits (Dig)
Sonora Poncena
Greatest Hits (Dig)
Genres: International Music, Latin Music
 
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Anybody who is at least marginally familiar with the breathtaking catalogue of Puerto Rico's La Sonora Ponceña will tell you that one disc is simply not enough to include all of the orchestra's greatest hits. The 13 ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Sonora Poncena
Title: Greatest Hits (Dig)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Fania
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 2/3/2009
Genres: International Music, Latin Music
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Puerto Rico, Tropical, Salsa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Greatest Hits
UPC: 877313004137

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Anybody who is at least marginally familiar with the breathtaking catalogue of Puerto Rico's La Sonora Ponceña will tell you that one disc is simply not enough to include all of the orchestra's greatest hits. The 13 songs in this collection are the cream of the crop, the best of the best. Usually, great commercial hits showcase the least artistic side of a band, its lighter and most accessible traits. Not with La Ponceña. Tropical anthems like "Prende El Fogón," "Moreno Soy" and the irresistible "El Pío Pío" reveal a level of sophistication that is rare in the history of popular music - an unusual combination of art and commerce. Rugged and sophisticated at the same time, La Ponceña's sound is a powerful blend of extremes - boasting the complexities and depth that define the salsa genre at its apex.

La discografía de la Sonora Ponceña es rica en éxitos e himnos de la salsa. Abarcarlos a todos en un sólo disco sería imposible. Las 13 canciones de esta colleción representan lo mejor de lo mejor - no solamente de la Ponceña, sino también de la salsa boricua. Por lo general, los momentos comercialmente exitosos de una banda muestran su lado menos artístico - sus cualidades más accesibles. Este no es el caso de la Ponceña. Temas como "Prende El Fogón", "Moreno Soy" y el irresistible "Pío Pío" gozan de una sofisticación que es difícil encontrar en la historia de la música popular - una fusión perfecta entre comercio y arte. Aspero y sofisticado a la vez, el sonido de la Ponceña es una poderosa combinación de extremos - el género salsero en su máxima expresión.
 

CD Reviews

A pointless compilation.
Justo Roteta | Los Angeles, California United States | 02/07/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)

"Just why Emusica Records chose to release this compilation is beyond me--a 2-CD set with at least 30 tracks should have been mandatory. While all of the songs featured here were major hits that remain staples of Sonora Poncena's vast repertoire far too many other classic hits are missing. To add insult to injury, most of the band's best albums from its golden era at Inca Records have already been properly remastered and reissued (thus obliterating the need for this collection even more). Instead of buying this CD, I truly recommend buying the CDs "Desde Puerto Rico A Nueva York", "Sabor Sureno", "Explorando", "Musical Conquest", "El Gigante Del Sur" and "Determination" as these are Sonora Poncena's best works and all are now available."