Casa De Trova (Cuba 50's Instrumental)

Casa De Trova (Cuba 50's Instrumental)

Alejandro Enis Almenares Born in Santiago de Cuba 24th May 1937 is perhaps the last of the Troubadours of the golden age of Trova in Cuba.

As a composer he has written over several hundred songs including "Mueve la cintura mulata" used in the film "Pecado Original". starring Antonio Banderas called and currently in the film "secret sharer" The same song was also interpreted by Omara Portuondo."

Now 76 years old, he lives in Santiago de Cuba and still plays on a daily basis along with Eliades Ochoa and others in the Casa De Trova.

Casa the Trova is some of the songs written by his father and himself during some 150 years of joint life and for the first time his music has been recorded in the form of a full CD.

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Album Artist

Alejandro Almenares

Alejandro Almenares

Alejandro Almenares was born on May 24, 1937, in the city of Santiago de Cuba into the humble family of Julia and Angel Sanchez Almenares. His father was the founder of "La Casa De Trova" alongside Virgil Palay and was one of the greatest troubadours in Cuba. In an informal chat over lunch he tel more…

Track List

Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instruments:
Tres and Requinto
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
saxo alto
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium fast
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Angel Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instruments:
Guitar and Flute
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Angel Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Violin
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Angel Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Guitar
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Angel Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Flute
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
saxo alto
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Flute
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Violin
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
saxo alto
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Flute
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instruments:
Guitar and Requinto
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Featured Artist:
Writer:
Alejandro E. Almenares
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Son and Trova
Instrument:
Violin
Regions:
Cuba, Ecuador and Dominican Republic
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium