Bunnett, Jane - Spirits of Havana / Chamalongo (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

June marks the 25th Anniversary of Spirits of Havana, Jane Bennett’s landmark 1993 album. It was the first major collaboration of North American and Cuban musicians, preceding Buena Vista Social Club by three years. Jane Bunnett is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring and courageous artistry. Her exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies expresses the universality of music and her ability to embrace and showcase the rhythms and culture of Cuba has been groundbreaking.

Jane Bunnett’s accolades are numerous, including: multiple JUNO Awards, the Order of Canada, The Queens Diamond Jubilee medal, Ontario’s Premiers Award of Excellence as well as being nominated for a GRAMMY Award.




Tracks:
Disc One — SPIRITS OF HAVANA
1. Hymn
2. Ochun
3. Yo Siempre Oddara
4. Song From Argentina
5. Quirino
6. La Luna Arriba
7. G.M.S. (Gandinga, Mondongo, Sandunga)
8. Epistrophy
9. Yemaya (Asesu)
10. Sweet Dreams
11. Spirits Of Havana
12. Que Beno
13. Nascimento Disc Two — CHAMALONGO
1. Mondongo
2. Yambu
3. Inolvidable
4. Amor Por Ti
5. Descarga a la Hindemith
6. San Lazaro (Babalú)
7. Chamalongo
8. Avisale
9. Freedom At Last
10. Coco
11. Piccalo Dance