Estrellas de Areito

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Estrellas de Areito (The Stars of Areito) was an ensemble involving over thirty of Cuba's greatest musical stars, including Rubén González , Richard Egües, Nino Rivera, Félix Chappotín, Miguelito Cuní, Pío Leyva, Arturo Sandoval, Tata Guïnes and Paquito D'Rivera.

Formed in 1979, the Estrellas explored the roots of Afro-Cuban music, with many of their tracks lasting over ten minutes. They produced a series of five historic LP's for the Cuban state recording company Egrem. Areito was Egrem's main Label.

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Los Heroes (1998, from 1979 recordings)

Tracks: Pongase Para Las Cosas, Hasta Pantojo Baila Mi Son, Que Traigan El Guaguanco, Mi Amanecer Campesino, Llora Timbero, Yo Si Como Candella, Fefita,

Guaguanco A Todos Los Barrios, El Pregon De La Montana, U - La - La, Guajira Guantanamera, Para Mi Cuba Yo Triago Un Son, Prepara Los Cueros, Maracaibo Oriental,