George Zorzoli | Redondo Beach, California | 04/04/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I grew up listen to the rich voice of Portables. I have only had an old record which was beginning to wear thin. Hearing the enchanting voice with the clarity of cd has broght joy to my heart."
This is a beautiful album
George Zorzoli | 07/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was blown away by the sounds on this album. The guitar work is precision and dynamic. The lead vocals and backup are very soulful and well modulated. A very clean sound consisting of voice, guitar and percussion that is easy to listen to and yet is an emotional experience. The songs are mostly guajira, bolero, and son styles."
Another Cuban Legend
Auf Chorbachi | Dublin, Ireland | 12/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like the previous reviewers, I have to mention Portabales' voice and guitar.His voice reaches the soul and the precision and crispness of his playing absolutely brilliant.The tunes and songs are wonderful and this CD is a must for anyone who appreciates "REAL" Cuban music.Standard setting quality."
The Quintesential Portabales Collection
Auf Chorbachi | 02/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like Guillermo Portabales,this is it! It's all here. This is the best collection of his music that exists, and the quality of the remastered 50s/60s recordings is incredible rich and clear. I was turned on to him from listening to Cumbiamba at the end of the movie "The Doctor" starring William Hurt. When I heard that song, I knew I had to get more. This led me to Buena Vista Social CLub and Elidias Ochoa's cover of El Carretero. From there, I've been in love with Cuban music ever since. (Try Mambo Sinuendo--awesome)If you are looking for this CD to purchase, it is very difficult to find in the US. I found it for sale at Amazon.de. Through the use of babelfish.com, I was able to navigate through the German. If you have an Amazon account in the US, you should have one at Amazon.de. Enjoy!"
Old Cuban Music
Auf Chorbachi | 03/31/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a Cuban American, I grew up with the 'old folks' listening to Cuban music, of course I was into DISCO. And it wasn't until I heard Guillermo Portabales as an adult that I fell in love with "their" music. The boleros and sons and guajiras, Beautiful. The beats and tempos so original. If I had to chose one album that typifies Cuban to me it would be this one. The selection includes old songs from the thirties and something relatively new like Cuando Sali de Cuba, which is special to me because I heard it over and over when we exiled to Spain. Buy it."