Agua de Luna

Agua de Luna

by Ruben Blades
Agua de Luna

Agua de Luna

by Ruben Blades

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Overview

Ruben Blades' musical genius lies not only in his gritty, expressive voice, or in the fantastic musicians he surrounds himself with, although it is certainly there. It is most strongly felt, however, in the strength of his poetic, evocative, yet realistic lyrics; this is Blades' greatest contribution to the evolution of contemporary salsa. His poetry is a central feature of Agua de Luna (8 self-penned tunes), and his themes are brought home all the more strongly by including both English and Spanish translations of the lyrics in the CD's liner notes. While literal translations are nearly impossible, the listener/reader is struck by the mood and emotive force of Blades' music all the more. Of course, the band kicks, the arrangements soar, and the "coros" rock. Agua de Luna is a superb effort from one of salsa's poet laureates. ~ Gregg Juke

Product Details

Release Date: 10/25/1990
Label: Elektra
UPC: 0075596072120
Rank: 100972

Tracks

  1. Isabel
  2. No Te Duermas
  3. Blackam¿¿n
  4. Ojos de Perro Azul
  5. Claro Oscuro
  6. Laura Farina
  7. La Cita
  8. Agua de Luna

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ruben Blades   Primary Artist
Cyro Baptista   Guest Artist
Tito Allen   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Ralph Irizarry   Guest Artist,Timbales
Oscar Hernandez   Piano,Synthesizer
Edgardo Rivera   Campana,Bongos
Michael Vinas   Bass,Musical Director
Bobby Allende   Congas
Robby Ameen   Drums
Ricardo Marrero   Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Jeff Langely   Composer
Jerry Solomon   Engineer
Oscar Hernandez   Arranger
Michael Vinas   Arranger
Jack Skinner   Mastering
Ruben Blades   Composer,Producer
Ricardo Betancourt   Design,Photography
Timothy Near   Composer
Ricardo Marrero   Arranger
P. Dennis Mitchell   Assistant
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