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This is an exotic, tropical mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms with excellent vocals, outstanding musicianship and a generous amount of play time. 90 Millas is a heartfelt tribute to Estefan’s Cuban heritage featuring an impressive list of guests including Sheila E, Andy Garcia, Arturo Sandoval and Carlos Santana. All tracks here are original and (as you may have guessed) the lyrics are in Spanish. In other words, you’re bound to hear the word
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This gorgeous piece of work is completely instrumental, smooth jazz with a spicy, Latino twist. Cortez can truly work the guitar with fast and fluent fingers in a style that reminds me a lot of
Stanley Jordan. And he’s backed by an absolutely stellar band. This is the kind of music you just want to inhale.
It opens with “Arlington Park.” This one is upbeat
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This genius collaboration, rich with an intriguing mix of sounds, is a gorgeously unique listen. It features bands such as Coldplay, U2, Maroon 5 and the Kaiser Chiefs joined by members of the world renowned Buena Vista Social Club. The result is pure auditory bliss.
It opens with an upbeat, Latino version of “Clocks” by Coldplay.
One of my favorite tracks
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