Celia Cruz - 16 Éxitos con la Sonora Matancera

16 Éxitos de Celia Cruz con la Sonora Matancera

A classic collection of recordings by legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz with the renowned Sonora Matancera. This compilation showcases Cruz’s early and influential work with the orchestra, featuring a lively selection of Cuban son, cha-cha-cha, guaracha, and tropical dance music.

The album includes favorites such as “Tu Voz,” “Burundanga,” “Luna Sobre Matanzas,” “De Cuba a México,” “Yerbero Moderno,” “Ritmo de Mi Cuba,” and “La Isla del Encanto.” The recordings capture the energetic orchestral arrangements and unmistakable vocal style that helped establish Celia Cruz as one of the most important voices in Cuban music.

Tracklist

Lado A

1. Tu Voz – Ramón Cabrera

2. Burundanga – O. Boullartigue

3. Luna Sobre Matanzas – Frank Domínguez

4. De Cuba a México – Santiago Ortega

5. Contestación al Marinero – Cabrera / Rico

6. Cha Cha Guere – Reyes / Ramos

7. Las Muñecas del Cha Cha Cha – O. Boullartigue

8. Tuya Más Que Tuya

Lado B

1. Yerbero Moderno – Néstor Milí

2. [Track title unclear on label] – Ortega Lara

3. Rock and Rock – Frank Domínguez

4. Ritmo de Mi Cuba – Ivio Contreras

5. La Isla del Encanto – Justi Barreto

6. Pa' la Paloma

7. Tomando Maní

8. Palmeras Tropicales

9. Mi Amor Buenas Noches

The original label information supplied for this copy appears to contain some damaged or difficult-to-read text, particularly several composer credits and one Side B title. The track titles above are transcribed from the record information provided.

Details

Artist: Celia Cruz
Orchestra: La Sonora Matancera
Album: 16 Éxitos de Celia Cruz con la Sonora Matancera
Format: 12" Stereo Vinyl LP
Genre: Cuban / Son / Cha-Cha-Cha / Guaracha / Tropical
Language: Spanish
Total Tracks: 16
Notable Tracks: “Tu Voz,” “Burundanga,” “Luna Sobre Matanzas,” “De Cuba a México,” “Yerbero Moderno,” “Ritmo de Mi Cuba,” “La Isla del Encanto”
Vocalist: Celia Cruz
Accompaniment: La Sonora Matancera
Country: Cuba
Style: Cuban Tropical / Afro-Cuban Dance Music

Special Feature: Features Celia Cruz performing with La Sonora Matancera during the period that helped establish her as one of the defining voices of Cuban popular music.