Album Notes

According to Wikipedia, the bolero is a dance that originated in the country of Spain in the late 1700’s. It combines the Contradanza and the Sevillana dances. The Cuban bolero tradition originated in Santiago de Cuba in the last quarter of the 19th century. Some of the bolero's leading composers have come from nearby countries, most especially the great and prolific Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández; another example being Mexico's Agustín Lara. The bolero brings together man and woman in an intimate fashion, and the music should be gentle and romantic. This album brings together some of the most romantic Bolero music ever recorded. Lovers beware.