While she now makes her home in Spain,
Lucrecia was born in Havana, Cuba and had long shown a deep affection for the music of her homeland. On
Album de Cuba,
Lucrecia interprets a selection of classic Cuban mambos, performed in the classic style with a big band, complete with a horn section.
Album de Cuba includes the songs "El Manisero," "Que Bueno Baila Usted," "Vereda Tropical," "Mambo Café," and a performance of "Guantanamera" with special guest
Andy Garcia. ~ Mark Deming