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Title: Songs of Freedom, longing, bawdiness, and fun
Review: I agree that the guitar work here is inappropriate. But the spirit of Cuban Ibrahim Ferrer shines through and this set definitely brings forth a joyful sound. The best songs, in my opinion, are at the front, but they are all good in their own rights. Joy of freedom is expressed in the first number, "Bruca Manigua", and then contrasted with the longing sound and lyrics of the bolero, "Herido de Sombras". Then there's "Marieta" with its sly bawdiness, and a song of innocent partying, "Guateque Campesino". All in all, a good introduction or a good addition to your existing Cuban collection.
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