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Genre:
Latin
Release Date: 03/14/2006
Evidently someone at
Sony International advised
Gilberto Santa Rosa that what the
Latin music world really needed was more heartfelt
pop love songs -- and that's exactly what he made on the 2006 release
Directo al Corazón, although the CD begins with the confident, mature
salsa that made him the superstar he is. The majority of the playlist reveals a side of
Santa Rosa, arguably one of the most credible
salsa vocalists around, that most of his fan base never knew existed -- the side that lives and dies for keyboard-drenched balladry -- although
Directo al Corazón is still peppered with the simmering grooves and skillful improvisation that are more typical of
Santa Rosa's records. The production and musicianship throughout remain top drawer, and even
Santa Rosa's vocal performance is at his usual high level.
~Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
;)
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