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Gloria Estefan Album - Alma Caribeña/Caribbean Soul
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Release Date:2004-12-13
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Latin, Pop, Soft Pop
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Label:Epic
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Explicit Lyrics:No
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UPC:5099749761728
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Review :
{^Alma Caribeña} (Caribbean Soul), {$Gloria Estefan}'s third Spanish-language album, is another assured, varied effort in the tradition of its predecessors, {^Mi Tierra} (1993) and {^Abriendo Puertas} (1995), both of which were popular successes. The album is a virtual tour of the Caribbean Islands, not only presenting styles from the singer's native Cuba but also from other Latin American countries. Much of the record has a traditional feel with acoustic instruments prominent, but that doesn't prevent a wide range of rhythms and musical approaches from being used. {\Salsa}, {\son}, {\murga}, {\bolero}, {\bachata}, and Afro-Cuban styles are mixed, sometimes several in one song. {$Estefan} sings with assurance and is joined for one song each by {\Latin} music forbears {$Celia Cruz} and {$José Feliciano}. Though the album is intensely rhythmic, there is little for the singer's {\dance} audience until the end, when a remix of the first single, {&"No Me Dejes de Querer (Don't Stop Loving Me),"} provides the requisite dancefloor entry. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
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