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La negra tiene tumbao
World · 2001 · 10 tracks

La negra tiene tumbao

Celia Cruz

A late-career triumph that fuses classic, explosive salsa with modern hip-hop and reggae. Unapologetically bold, rhythmically fierce, and bursting with joy.

October 2, 2001 · Sony Discos

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An unstoppable, life-affirming celebration that bridges generations with rhythm and attitude.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
La negra tiene tumbao
4:15
02
Pa' arriba no va
4:24
03
Hay que empezar otra vez
4:40
04
Tararea kumbayea
3:51
05
Corazón de rumba
4:20
06
Déjenme vivir
4:14
07
Qué culpa tengo yo
4:32
08
Mi mercancía
4:39
09
Taita bilongo
4:25
10
Sin clave no hay son
4:45
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden drop of the heavy hip-hop beat and reggae-infused rap verse in the middle of the title track, seamlessly clashing with the traditional horns.
The soaring, defiant vocal hook on Déjenme vivir where Celia demands her peace over a cascade of bright piano montunos.
The educational rhythmic breakdown in Sin clave no hay son, proving that the heartbeat of the music remains unchanged even with modern production.
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How does La negra tiene tumbao sound next to the rest of Celia Cruz's catalogue?

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The writing leans far further into identity than the rest of the catalogue.

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