Disco de Gloria Estefan: “Oye Mi Canto”

The English translation of Gloria Estefan's "Oye Mi Canto" is "hear my voice," and this collection of Spanish essentials showcases an instrument more infused with passion and conviction than is often evident in the artist's mainstream output. The set opener, "Mi Tierra," is a nostalgic tribute to Cuba, and sets the tone for an album that makes quite an artistic statement. The eighteen songs here encompass the last twenty years of Gloria's career, from front-woman of the Miami Sound Machine ("No Te Olvidare" and "Si Voy A Perderte") to emerging solo artist (an inspired, gospel-fueled "Desde La Oscuridad," the Spanish counterpart to 1991's "Coming Out Of The Dark") to Latin songstress (the majority of the songs, culled from her three Grammy-Award-winning albums, 1993's "Mi Tierra," 1995's "Abriendo Puertas," and 2000's "Alma Caribena"). Also included are a sampling of non-album tracks, the most noteworthy being the #1 single "No Pretendo," a sultry ballad driven by flamenco guitars, and an alternate, more danceable version of "Hoy." The material blends a wide variety of styles and rhythms, from traditional Cuban balladry (the signature song "Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan") to salsa (the club anthem "Oye," "No Me Dejes De Querer," and "Hoy") and regional Mexican (the bubbly "Abriendo Puertas"). And while there are some glaring omissions here-namely, the beautiful ballads "Mas Alla" and "En El Jardin," both of which were chart-toppers, and the infectious "Corazon Prohibido," which peaked at #2-this album, as a whole, presents a striking and impressive array of sound and substance, with its singer resonating both maturity and confidence. Simply put, her voice is undeniable.

Me encantó el CD. TODAS las canciones están súper! Gracias por tenerlo a la venta. Seguiré comprando en Amazon. Eso si, espero que vuelvan a poner para PR el servicio de free ship

FIRST OF ALL LET ME SAY FOR STARTERS

"OYE ME CANTO" DOES NOT MEAN HEAR MY VOICE IN SPANISH

IT IS A LOOSE TRANSLATION,WHICH REALLY DOES NOT MEAN ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR

IT WAS TITLED THAT WAY TO ESCAPE IT REACHING CUBA'S UNDERGROUND

IT TALKS ABOUT FREEDOM,WHICH IS SOMETHING CUBA DOES NOT HAVE!

MI TIERRA MEANING "MY LAND OR HOMELAND" ALONG WITH A FEW SONGS FROM THAT ALBUM

SOME FROM HER GREATES HITS VOL.1 AND 2 IN SPANISH

ABIENDO PUERTAS AND THREE WISHED FROM "ABRIENDO PUERTAS" WHICH MEANS OPENING DOORS

DESDE LA OSCURIDAD WICH TRANSLATES INTO "COMING OUT OF THE DARK"

BECAME HER "COMEBACK SONG" AFTER HER TRAGIC AUTO ACCIDENT MANY YEARS AGO

SO EITHER IN ENGLISH OR ESPANOL,THIS ALBUM IS A MUST FOR ANY GLORIA ESTEFAN FAN

TO QUOTE A LINE FROM ANOTHER FAMOUS SONG

"RYTHEM IS GONNA GET YA"!!!!!!!!

This is one of the best CD's ever by Gloria Estefan. It is vibrant, energetic and a joy to listen to!

First Gloria's Hits with Miami Sound Machine are missing. I wonder why, considering they were recorded then with the same label.

Which one's I miss here? Let's see...

Otra Vez (1981): Me Enamoré, Sola, Haz Logrado Olvidar, Atiéndeme, Baila Conmigo, Quedemos Como Amigos.

Rio (1982): Dingui-Li-Bangue, No Será Fácil, Yo Tambien Quiero Bailar, No Miraré, Tu Sabes Quererme.

A Toda Máquina (1984): A Toda Máquina, Lucharé, Dr. Beat, Si Me Contaras, Que Triste Es Volver a Empezar.

I hope someday we can enjoy this recordings in a CD format...