Son Con Guaguancó Explained

Son Con Guaguancó
Type:studio
Artist:Celia Cruz
Cover:Son Con Guaguancó.png
Released:1966
Genre:Guaracha, Guaguancó, Guajira, Cha-Cha, Bolero, Mambo
Length:34 minutes
Label:Tico Records
Producer:Al Santiago

Son Con Guaguancó is a studio album recorded by Celia Cruz and released on the Tico Records label in 1966 (SLP-1143). It was Cruz's first major release as a solo artist in the United States without the Sonora Matancera.

The album has been recognized as one of the great works of Latin music. In a 2024 ranking of the 600 greatest Latin American albums, Son Con Guaguancó was ranked No. 8.[1] It was also included in NPR's 2018 listing of the "150 Greatest Albums Made By Women".[2] In his review for title=Son Con Guaguancó|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=November 16, 2024|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/son-con-guaguanco-mw0000528305}}

Track listing

A1 Bemba Colora (3:30)
A2 Son Con Guaguanco (2:45)
A3 Es La Humanidad (2:23)
A4 Lo Mismo Si Que No (2:55)
A5 Oye Mi Consejo (2:45)
A6 Se Me Perdió La Cartera (2:30)

B1 Tremendo Guaguanco
B2 Permíteme
B3 No Hay Manteca
B4 El Cohete
B5 La Adivinanza
B6 Amarra La Yegua

Credits

Arrangements – Bobby Valentin, Charlie Palmieri, Louie Ramirez, Tito Puente
Producer – Al Santiago

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 8 Son con guaguancó Celia Cruz. Los 600 de Latinoamérica. November 16, 2024.
  2. News: Celia Cruz's 'Son Con Guaguancó' And The Bridge To Fame In Exile. NPR. Stefanie Fernández. February 13, 2018.