Cinnamon – Sings Habaneras

Description

Cinnamon - Sing Habaneras, LP by Edigsa (1980)

Sing Habaneras This album features the group Canela in a repertoire of habaneras, published by Edigsa in 1980. The reference associated with this edition is 01 L 0093. The record is organized into two extensive sequences, one per side, and the back cover lists sixteen titles on each side. "Canta habaneras" appears as the opening and closing track on both sides, framing traditional songs such as "La paloma," "La bella Lola," "La gaviota," and "Torrevieja.".

Side A also includes "De colores," "La golondrina," "La caña dulce," "El abanico," "La barca de oro," "Yo te diré," "Rosina," "Tecla," "A la orilla de un palmar," "Despierta," "Oye, Consuelo," and "El soldadito." Side B features "Todas las mañanitas," "Allá en la Habana," "Lucero de la mañana," "La colombiana," "Cubanita," "Respira el aire," "Los pajaritos tunos," "Salió de Jamaica," "Ya son las tres de la mañana," and "Mi madre fue una mulata." The transcription retains the printed order and does not add attributions of performers or authors that are not documented for each song.

The habanera has a history linked to musical exchanges between Cuba and Spain. The educational materials from the Popular Culture Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia explain that the habanera contradanza arrived in Europe via sailors, soldiers, merchants, and other travelers; under the name habanera, it spread as a song and dance, with lyrics in Spanish and a moderately syncopated rhythm. This context helps to understand why the album's repertoire combines traditional songs and titles related to Havana and the sea, without the liner notes attributing a specific origin to each piece. You can read the introduction about The history of the habanera in the Popular Culture resource.

Euzomo's discography lists this LP under the Canela label, in the quartets section, with the Edigsa label, reference 01 L 0093, and the track listing for both sides. I don't have a verifiable biography of the group that would allow me to add the names of its members, so I'm keeping the information at the level confirmed by the edition. Consult the Canela and Edigsa record label.

Track listing

Side A

1. She sings habaneras
2. The dove
3. Colored
4. The swallow
5. Sugarcane
6. The fan
7. The golden boat
8. She sings habaneras
9. I'll tell you
10. Rosina
11. Key
12. On the edge of a palm grove
13. Wake up
14. Hey, Consuelo
15. The little soldier
16. She sings habaneras

Side B

1. She sings habaneras
2. The beautiful Lola
3. All the mornings
4. The seagull
5. There in Havana
6. Morning star
7. The Colombian
8. She sings habaneras
9. Torrevieja
10. Cubanita
11. Breathe in the air
12. The little prickly pear birds
13. He left Jamaica
14. It's already three in the morning
15. My mother was a mulatto
16. She sings habaneras

Copy details

• Artist: Canela.
• Qualification: Sing Habaneras.
• Format: a vinyl LP.
• Publisher and edition: Edigsa, 1980; reference 01 L 0093.
• Genre: habaneras.
• Condition: Used; the cover shows visible signs of wear. The reproduction is not verified.
• Weight: 250 g.
• Measurements: 31 × 31 × 1 cm.

The front cover features a photograph of four people and the album title; the back cover includes a floral illustration and the track listing. The images on this page allow you to check the condition of the actual album sleeve. You can see more vinyl records in the store.