El Son Es El Mas Sublime [DVD Video]

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'The son is the most sublime expression of the soul's delight." These lyrics belong to the well-known son "Suavecito," composed by one of the pillars of Cuban music, Ignacio Pineiro.
This DVD will give you a bird's-eye view into the golden age of the son, after its arrival to Havana in the 1920's. The release also focuses on the early son septets - such as the agrupacion insignia, and the Septeto Nacional, directed by the prolific composer Ignacio Pineiro - the septet's important influence today, and legendary figures like Carlos Embale, who developed their own interpretive style. If you consider the son to be the most sublime...don't miss out on this rare opportunity.
Includes interviews with musicologist Dr. Maria Teresa Linares, musicians Agustin Gutierrez, Pancho Amat, Juan de Marcos Gonzalez - founder of the Buena Vista Social Club - and Eugenio "El Raspa" Rodriguez - current director of the Sepeteto Nacional.
Performed by the Orquesta Folklorica Cubana, the Trio Matamoros, Maria Teresa Vera, Sierra Maestra, Carlos Embale and choir, the Septeto Nacional and Omara Portuondo with the Septeto Nacional.
Options include choice of English, Spanish or French, and comes with both NTSC and PAL versions.