Azúcar Negra
Appearance
Azucar Negra | ||||
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Released | March 9, 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992–1993 | |||
Genre | Latin pop | |||
Length | 41:51 | |||
Label | RMM[1] | |||
Producer | Sergio George Tito Nieves Oscar Gomez Papo Pepin Rubin Rodriguez | |||
Celia Cruz chronology | ||||
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Azucar Negra is a studio album by the Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz.[2][3] It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Vocal or Instrumental in 1994.[4]
Critical reception
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The Chicago Tribune called the album "a truly sweet and artfully balanced mix of many worlds: a smart international pan-Latin style that draws on classic salsa, new Latin pop."[6] The Los Angeles Times noted that "though representative of Cruz's well-known style, it allows room for a more pop-oriented presence."[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Azúcar Negra" | María Díaz | 2:56 |
2. | "Amores de Un Día" | Johnny Ortiz | 3:47 |
3. | "Sazón" | Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan | 4:46 |
4. | "Pasaporte Latinoamericano" | Cucco Peña, Guadalupe García | 5:03 |
5. | "De La Habana Hasta Aquí" | Emilio Aragón | 3:33 |
6. | "Ochún Con Changó" | Titti Sotto | 3:58 |
7. | "Bolero, Bolero" | Cheni Navarro | 3:51 |
8. | "Que Suenen las Palmas" | Alfredo Brito | 4:56 |
9. | "Te Busco" | Víctor Víctor | 4:05 |
10. | "Cruz de Navajas" | Jose M. Cano | 4:56 |
Chart positions
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Latin Albums (Billboard) | 37 |
Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[9] | 6 |
References
- ^ Steward, Sue (October 4, 1999). "Musica!: The Rhythm of Latin America - Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More". Chronicle Books – via Google Books.
- ^ Thompson, Clifford (October 7, 2020). "Contemporary World Musicians". Routledge – via Google Books.
- ^ Sweeney, Philip (September 4, 2001). "The Rough Guide to Cuban Music". Rough Guides – via Google Books.
- ^ "General Categories". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Publishing. January 7, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ a b Heim, Chris (24 June 1993). "Rave recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 6.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". Omnibus Press – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Lopetegui, Enrique (24 Oct 1993). "For Celia Cruz, Will 52nd Time Be the Charm?". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 60.
- ^ "Celia Cruz". Billboard.