Café Cubano is a captivating collection that will transport listeners to the charming cafes of this musically-rich Caribbean island. This album features a selection of exceptional performers who have incorporated Cuba’s diverse musical traditions and distinctive styles into their music.
Several of the songs feature influences from the “nueva trova” movement, in which lyrical poetry is joined with Pan-American folk traditions. Others remain true to the sultry guajiras, romantic boleros and traditional sones which were the underpinning of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club recordings. Cuban music traces its roots back to the melodies of Europe and the rhythms of Africa, and the inspiring blend that resulted from years of interaction between these diverse cultures.
Watch the video: Rene Ferrer - "Como a Cada Manana"
While the flavors of the samba and bossa nova of his adopted country make appearances in his music, Rene Ferrer stays close to his roots on “Como a Cada Mañana” (As With Every Morning).
Elements of Cuban son and nueva trova are combined, as Ferrer sings “As with every morning / I wake up in your arms / I hear children singing / Men and women walking / Down a road of dreams / I feel with every morning and I have to shout / To give thanks to life and getting to see it pass by.”
