This terrific collection includes 27 classic Cuban songs from the 1930s-1950s, when Havana was the center of the entertainment universe, and mambos and cha-cha-chas reigned in the dancehalls. Includes an interesting introduction in both English and Spanish, and photos of the artists represented, including Perez Prado, Beny More, Electo Rosel, Isolina Carrillo and many others. Songs include: Aquellos Ojos Verdes * Babalu * Bilongo * Contigo En La Distancia * Dos Gardenias * La Sopa En Botella * La Ultima Noche * Malaguena * Mambo #5 * Nosotros * Quizas, Quizas, Quizas * Tres Palabras * Tu, Mi Delirio * and more.
