Azucar Negra (English: "Black Sugar"), is a studio album by the Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz.[2][3] It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Vocal or Instrumental in 1994.[4]
| Azucar Negra | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 9, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1993 | |||
| Genre | Latin pop | |||
| Length | 41:51 | |||
| Label | RMM[1] | |||
| Producer | Sergio George Tito Nieves Oscar Gomez Papo Pepin Rubin Rodriguez | |||
| Celia Cruz chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Chicago Tribune | [6] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [7] |
| Los Angeles Times | [8] |
The Chicago Tribune called the album "a truly sweet and artfully balanced mix of many worlds: a smart international pan-Latin style that draws on classic salsa, new Latin pop."[6] The Los Angeles Times noted that "though representative of Cruz's well-known style, it allows room for a more pop-oriented presence."[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azúcar Negra" | María Díaz | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Amores De Un Día" | Johnny Ortiz | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Sazón" | Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Pasaporte Latinoamericano" | Cucco Peña, Guadalupe García | 5:04 |
| 5. | "De La Habana Hasta Aquí" | Emilio Aragón | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Ochún Con Changó" | Titti Sotto | 3:59 |
| 7. | "Bolero, Bolero" | Cheni Navarro | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Que Suenen Las Palmas" | Alfredo Brito | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Te Busco" | Víctor Víctor | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Cruz De Navajas" | Jose M. Cano | 4:57 |
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Latin Albums (Billboard) | 37 |
| Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[9] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ Steward, Sue (October 4, 1999). "Musica!: The Rhythm of Latin America - Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More". Chronicle Books – via Google Books.
- ^ Thompson, Clifford (October 7, 2020). "Contemporary World Musicians". Routledge – via Google Books.
- ^ Sweeney, Philip (September 4, 2001). "The Rough Guide to Cuban Music". Rough Guides – via Google Books.
- ^ "General Categories". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Publishing. January 7, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ a b Heim, Chris (24 June 1993). "Rave recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 6.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". Omnibus Press – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Lopetegui, Enrique (24 Oct 1993). "For Celia Cruz, Will 52nd Time Be the Charm?". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 60.
- ^ "Celia Cruz". Billboard.