Finally the long awaited 2nd cd of Vitali y su timba Habanera is on its way. Vitali Osmachko has just returned from Cuba with the new CD in his luggage. Maybe there is something karma about Vitali’s wonderful music.The making of his music has not always been the easiest one . But perhaps that is why the music is so beautiful and special.
I have before written a lot about the old CD Desnudar tu Cuerpo and named it as being one of the most important music releases in the 21st century in Cuban music, a CD that unfortunately was not given the attention it deserved.
Now there is a Vol 2 on its way – and I have over the last few years followed the making of it via Vitali. It’s been a long journey & fantastic but also frustrating to see how a great artist must fight from concept to completion of this project.
I’ve listened to several tracks of the new cd and can only say that the talent Vitali will not let his fans down. On the previous CD some of the biggest stars in Cuba today were appearing, and I know that Vitali has again invited some of the same musicians from the previous album as Alexander Abreu (Havana D primera) Amaury Perez.
On the new cd you will find new additions like German Velazco , Rodney Barreto, Sory Perez (new upcoming star in Cuba ) – yet another surprise of a singer is appearing on the album…. but this is expected to be revealed later as not all formalities are in place.
I must say that I am deeply impressed in vitali’s way to “pluck” both the current stars but also to get the correct top 10 to contribute on the CD, it can only be explained by the materiel that Vitali has prepared is 100% in order and top professional.
I can highly recommended the CD for both dancers and listeners. I will definitely keep you posted with more info as soon as I get them, and hopefully also some music teaser for us ;-), the mixing process will start right now and hopefully it will be out in end of September.