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QBADISC is a U.S.-based record company dedicated to bringing contemporary Cuban music to the North American market. QBADISC titles are distributed to retail nationally. For mail order information write:

QBADISC, P.O. Box 1256, Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 10011.

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Qbadisc founder Ned Sublette is one of the U.S.'s leading researchers on contemporary Cuban music and has traveled to the island over a dozen times in the last eight years. Ned is also the former Senior Co-Producer for Afropop Worldwide and he still contributes occasional programs in their groundbreaking Cuban Connection series within Afropop Worldwide.

CESAR PEDROSO LO MEJOR DE CESAR PEDROSO QB 9021 / CD only

CELINA GONZALEZ QUE VIVA CHANGO! QB 9004 / CD and cassette

DAN DEN VIEJO LAZARO Y OTROS EXITOS QB 9009 / CD and cassette

ISSAC DELGADO CON GANAS QB 9012 / CD and cassette

ISSAC DELGADO DANDO LA HORA QB 9019 / CD only

MARACA Y OTRA VISION - HAVANA CALLING - QB 9023 / CD only

LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS - ITO IBAN ECHU: YORUBA SACRED MUSIC OF CUBA QB 9022 / CD

LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS VACUNAO QB 9017 / CD only

LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS CONGO YAMBUMBA QB 9014 / CD and cassette

LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS/FOLKLORE MATANCERO OYELOS DE NUEVO QB 9013 / CD only

LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS RUMBA CALIENTE 88/77 QB 9005 / CD and cassette

NG LA BANDA EN LA CALLE QB 9002 / CD and cassette

ORIGINAL DE MANZANILLO PUROS QB 9003 / CD and cassette

RITMO ORIENTAL HISTORIA DE LA RITMO, VOL. 1 QB 9007 / CD and cassette

RITMO ORIENTAL HISTORIA DE LA RITMO, VOL. 2 QB 9008 / CD and cassette

SINTESIS ANCESTROS QB 9001 / CD and cassette

SINTESIS ANCESTROS 2 QB 9015 / CD only

LOS VAN VAN LO ULTIMO EN VIVO QB 9020 / CD only

VARIOUS ARTISTS CUBAN GOLD: QUE SE SEPA, YO SOY DE LA HABANA! QB 9006 / CD and cassette

VARIOUS ARTISTS CUBAN GOLD 2: BAJO CON TUMBAO QB 9016 / CD only

Various Artists - Cuban Gold 3: El Mambo Me Priva! The 60S - QB 9024 / CD only

Los Van Van
     Una Vieja Tonada
Orquesta Aragon
     El Tiburon De Guanabo    Juego De Qu ?    Muanga
Orquesta Aragon Con Elena Burke
     Son Al Son
Las Maravillas De Florida
      Y Pa' Qu ?   Caras Extra As
Conjunto Bolero
     Mulence Y Yo   A Mi Cuba Le Toc
Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas Con Miguelito Cuni
     Congri Con Chicharron
Orquesta Riviera
     Mi Mambito
Ritmo Oriental
     El Son De Claro   Al Que Le Toc , Le Toc     Yo Traigo Panatela
Ni O Rivera Con Miguelito Cuni
     Mira Que Son
Las Maravallas De Mali Con Boncana Maiga
     Radio Mali
Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas Con Laito
     Que Nos Dejen Solitos
Orquesta America
     Anda Machetero
Reyes '73
     Baila Que Baila Mi Son

Freshly transferred from the original masters in Havana! Scroll down to order.
These 20 cuts from the 60s by Cuba's greatest orchestras have never appeared on CD!

Orquesta Aragon
       Los Problemas De Atilana      Guajira Para Ti
Melodias Del 40
     Abre    El Mambo Me Priva     Siempre En Cuba
Orquesta Riverside Con Tito Gomez
     Anda Machetero
Orquesta Sensacion Con Abelardo Barroso
     Viva Bayamo     Te Queda Corto
Chapottin Y Sus Estrellas
     Con Miguelito Cuni    Camina Y Prende El Fogon
Orquesta Neno Gonzalez
     Son Mi Son    Baila Mi Son    Mi Perla Del Sur
Pio Leyva
     Buen Tumbao
Estrellas De Chocolate
     La Brocha     Yaguajay
Orquesta Ideal
     El Bajo Come Chivo     A Soltar El Gallo
Estrellas Cubanas
     El Termometro      Los Tiempos Cambian
Orquesta Novedades Con Miguelito Cuni
     Bailando El Son

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Orlando "Maraca" Valle, ex-flutist with Irakere, leads Cuba's hippest, youngest jazz group in
an album that is fast, percussive and cool. With an array of special guests that range from
Miguel "Anga" Diaz (who contributes a show-stopping 5-conga solo), to the 10-year-old
percussion prodigy Yulien Oviedo, to the popular sonero Yumuri, to special guest Lenny
Pickett, and with a special collaborative appearance by Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, this is
the album of the year!

Contains: El Tren Monte Adentro Bolivia La Vela Continuacion Sarabanda
Kimbancero Manamana Nueva Era

Ever since the Muñequitos' first U.S. tour back in 1992, people have been asking us for an
album of bata music from them. Here it is -- the music of santeria, songs and salutes to the
orishas of the Yoruba pantheon. A must-have for your collection, this is an all-new
recording, with gorgeous color photography and notes.

Contains: Eleggua Ogun Arere Obatala Babalu-Aye Ochun Yeye Ochun
Yemaya Yemaya Olordo Agayu Chango Eyeleo Dada Oya Eleggua

Cuba's undisputed #1 group with a live recording of all new material. Includes "Que
Sorpresa (Voy A Publicar Tu Foto En La Prensa)", their massive hit which dominated Cuban
airwaves for a year and a half!

Contains: Que Tiene Van Van?    Normal Natural   Pura Vestimenta    Que Sorpresa!
Tu Me Haces Falta   La Protesta De Las Gallinas   Si Tu Te Vas    Un Socio   Mandalo Y
Ven   Hierbero, Ven

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Better known in Cuba as "Pupy," Cesar Pedroso is Los Van Van's triple threat pianist /
composer / arranger. This is an album of hits he's written for Los Van Van, in new
recordings by an all-star cast of Cuba's favorite voices.

Contains:
Rojitas: Seis Semanas
Angel Bonne e Issac Delgado: Sera Que Se Acabo
Xiomara Laugart: Me Gusta Pero No Puede Ser
Pedro Calvo: Tranquilo, Mota
Issac Delgado: Eso Esta Bueno
Caridad Cuervo: Fallaste Al Sacar Tu Cuenta
Raul Planas: Despues Que Te Casaste
Rolo Martinez: El Buena Gente
Omara Portuondo: Disco Azucar
Mario Rivera: Calla, Calla

All new material by Cuba's famed rumba masters in the first modern digital recording of Los
Muñequitos. Even if you think you know the Muñequitos' sound, you've never heard them
like this! Featuring guaguanco, yambu with cajones (boxes), and the first appearance on CD
of traditional Abacua drumming, this is a great, great record.

Contains: Vale Todo Lengua De Obbara Ese Señor El Jardin Abacua Makonica
No Quiero Problemas El Tahonero Sarabanda Kimbancero

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LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS CONGO YAMBUMBA QB 9014 / CD and cassette

Their 1983 Cuban studio recording. Previously released as Guaguanco / Columbia / Yambu,
this album features the original version of their hit "Congo Yambumba" (known to many
people from Eddie Palmieri's recording.) Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.

Contains: Oyelos De Nuevo   Tierra De Hatuey   Congo Yambumba   Oye Oye   La
Jerigonza   Recogidito   Tocororo   Lo Que Dice El Abacua    Oddie   Inspiracion a
Santiago   El Kikiriki   Chacho   Abacua #3

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LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS - FOLKLORE MATANCERO OYELOS DE NUEVO    QB 9013 / CD only

A real discovery! Recorded in 1970, this album features 5 tracks by Los Muñequitos with
legendary singer Saldiguera, and 4 tracks by the group Folklore Matancero, which later
became known as Afrocuba. The Muñequitos tracks were released as 45s in Cuba, but these
recordings have never before been released as an album.

Contains: Los Muñequitos: Maria La Nieve / Que Vendes Tu? / Tierra De Hatuey / Oyelos
De Nuevo / La Chismosa Del Solar Folklore Matancero: Arturo / La Calabaza / Cabiocile /
Mañana
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Our all-time #1 seller! This essential album combines two Cuban releases by the
granddaddies of rumba. With notes by Maria Teresa Linares and photos.

Contains: La Polemica   Mi Arere    Abacua No. #3   Parece Mentira   En Opuestas
Regiones   Elegia A Los Columbianos   Baba Cuello Mao   El Tonelero   El Currito
Saludo Musical   La Viola   El Marino   Amalia    Vente Solito   El Yerbero

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Contains:
Orquesta Aragon: Pare Cochero
Los Van Van: Que No, Que No Juegues Conmigo
Orquesta Reve: Salgado
Estrellas de Chocolate: Punteame Bien El Tres
Ritmo Oriental: Cuidado Con La Percusion
Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son: Quimbombo
Estrellas Cubanas: Bombo Chara
Estrellas de Areito: Guaguanco A Todos Los Barrios
Orquesta Original de Manzanillo: En Cuba El Son No Se Ha Muerto

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Contains:
Los Van Van: La Habana No Aguanta Mas
Orquesta Original de Manzanillo: Soy Cubano y Soy de Oriente
Estrellas de Areito: Hasta Pantojo Baila Mi Son
Son 14: Divina Silvia
Group Manguare: Testamento de un Sonero
Francisco Fellove: Mang e
Orquesta Ritmo Oriental: Con El Chenche, Buchinche
Orquesta Aliamen: Oye Guajira Soy del Campo
Conjunto Rumbavana: Baila Este Son
Irakere: Que Se Sepa, Yo Soy De La Habana

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Issac's masterpiece. Con Ganas features musical director Gonzalo Rubalcaba on keys, and
compositions by Cuba's best composers, including Pablo Milanes, Juan Formell, and Candido
Fabre. Five tunes on this album went #1 in Cuba. Beautifully recorded, 67 minutes playing
time.

Contains: Sin Tu Amor No Hay Amor      Dime Tu Lo Que Sabes    Que Ganas     El Cha
Cha Cha Es La Cosa    Son De Cuba A Puerto Rico    Que Te Pasa Loco    Por Si Acaso
   El 443025    Si Estoy Solo    Dos Mujeres     Mueve La Cintura    Te Repetiste    El
Profesor Del Decimo Grado    Vengo con Ire

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The first solo album by Issac Delgado, Dando La Hora features members of Pablo Milanes's
group and Cuban jazz piano great Gonzalo Rubalcaba. Often imitated, never duplicated.

Contains: Ella Es Un Reloj   Aunque Soy Como Soy   Un Centimetro de Ti   Si La
Vuelvo a Encontrar   La Novia Que Nunca Tuve   Amor De Tierra Y Cuerpo    Cuando
Lejos Estas Inalcanzable   Entregate A Mi

The dance band that took Qba by storm! Their debut recordings, featuring the unforgettable
twin-sonero team of Issac Delgado and Tony Cala. These tunes have been widely covered
by U.S.-based salseros. When you hear the originals, you'll know why.

Contains: La Expresiva   Los Sitios Entero   Necesito Una Amiga   La Protesta De Los
Chivos   To' El Mundo E' Bueno Camara   Un Tipo Como Yo    Porque Tu Sufres Con Lo
Que Yo Gozo   Lo Que Siento Es Le Lo Ley   No Se Puede Tapar El Sol

Recorded only months before his untimely death in 1992, this piano-plus-rhythm album is
one of the great achievements of Cuban jazz. With special guest vocalist Pablo Milanes on
two boleros.

Contains: Danza Para Cuatro   Chachacha Junto A Ti   La Vida Es Un Sueño   Una
Mañana De Domingo   Capullito De Aleli   Samba-Conga   Para Luego Es Tarde (Danzon)
Alli   Transcurso De Una Travesia   Quinta Avenida

Emiliano's 1978 debut album. Unavailable on CD until now, this landmark of Cuban jazz
features stunning performances by the likes of then-Irakere members Paquito D'Rivera,
Arturo Sandoval, and Jorge Varona, and guest singers Pablo Milanes and Bobby Carcasses.

Contains: Preludio Y Vision Nueva Vision Angelica Puerto Padre Son De La Loma
Convergencia El Montuno Post-Vision

You've never heard a record like this original and haunting production. Centuries-old African
ritual melodies in soulful modern arrangements in this beautiful 1987 album. Recorded
under the supervision of Lazaro Ros, who closes the album with a passionate solo vocal.

The acclaimed follow-up to their classic ANCESTROS, ANCESTROS 2 updates the
centuries- old music of the orishas of Afro-Cuban santeria, combining ancient melodies and
rhythms with passionate singing, stinging electric guitar and contemporary digital sound.
When people discover this album they buy copies for all their friends!

Contains: Assokere Aguanileo Ochossi Obatala Iyaoromi Oyadde Iyamile
Orula Wemilere Meta a Chango Ochimini

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Cuba's most important new songwriter since Silvio Rodriguez. Recorded in Venezuela with
Carlos's Cuban band, plus a riveting live cut from Havana. This album will give you
goosebumps. 16-page CD booklet with lyrics in Spanish and English.

Contains: Ahora Que Los Mapas Estan Cambiando De Color   Enigma Del Arbol
Robinson   Muro   Todos Se Roban   Cuchilla En La Acera    Desde Aquel Dia En Que
Lo Dividieron Todo   Como Me Hicieron A Mi   Monedas Al Aire    Circulo De Tiza

Juan Carlos Alfonso left Orquesta Reve in 1988 to start Dan Den and they had hit after hit
after hit! This is a power-packed compilation of their best. Hilarious lyrics and deadly
rhythmic precision. 16-page CD booklet with lyrics in Spanish and English.

Contains: Viejo Lazaro   Mas Rollo Que Pelicula   Te Corto El Agua Y La Luz   Solve
El Chico Suchel   De Todas Formas Van A Hablar   Melon De Agua    No Te Enojes
Siempre Hay Un Ojo Que Te Ve   No Me Carezcas

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There was so much great music by La Ritmo that we had to do two volumes! This one
combines their Cuban albums of 1974-75. Featuring soulful lead singer Juan Crespo Maza,
all these songs were big hits in Cuba. In their impact on the development of popular Cuban
music, La Ritmo can only be compared with Los Van Van and Irakere. Find out why!

Contains: Yo Bailo De Todo   Que Crezca La Mujer   La Chica Mamey   Ahora Si Voy A
Gozar   Lagrimas Negras   Y Se Baila Asi   Un Matrimonio Feliz   Conga No. 6   El
Que No Sabe, Sabe   Adios, No Estoy Loco   Mi Socio Manolo    Se Perdio El Amor
Maria, Baila El Son   Canto De La Felicidad   La Señora Perorata    Tema R.D.A.

By popular demand! 62 minutes of great music from this legendary and innovative charanga
orchestra. Covers the period 1977-88, when Tony Cala (who later co-founded NG La
Banda) was in the group. Biographical essay and rare photos.

Contains: El Agua No Me Llevo   Juan Primito, A Donde Tu Vas?   Barrios De Rumberos
Como Me Gusta El Coco   Mi Amigo Nicolas   Bailadores    Conmigo Candela Brava
Sera Mañana Mi Amor   Baila Si Vas A Bailar   La Mejor Del Barrio    Tiene Nivel   La
Gioconda   30 Años

The definitive compilation of this sweet, hot, funky charanga from Oriente province.
Candido Fabre rhymes up a storm as Wilfrido "Pachi" Naranjo serves up 63 minutes of
party-starters in this best-of compilation.

Contains: Comenzo La Fiesta     Quien Ha Visto Por Ahi Mi Sombrero De Yarey?   Acabo
De Llegar   A Palo No   El Cinturon Del Taxi   Que Le Pasa A Chacumbele   Via Libre
Que Viene La Original   Guayabita Del Pinar   Traigo La Ultima    El Diapason   Tanto
Que Me Quieres   Danzon En Fa

Afro-guajiro music with a smoking Cuban country band by Cuba's greatest female singer.
12-page CD booklet includes notes and complete lyrics in Spanish and English. 16 tunes.

Contains: Santa Barbara ( Que Viva Chango!)    El Guarapo Y La Melcocha   Yo Soy El
Punto Cubano   El Cuarto De Tula   El Encanto De Tu Boca    Guateque Campesino   Oye
Mi Le Lo Ley   Aguacero Aguacerito   Que Lindo Suena La Timba    Me Tenian Amarrao,
Compe   Guateque De Mi Bohio   Guajira Linda   Lagrimas Negras   Que Lio, Compay
Andres   Por La Loma Pa'rriba   Mi Tierra Es Asi

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and: Robby Ameen   Milton Cardona    Mike Clark   Jimmy Delgado   Tony Garnier
Lloyd Maines
Joaqu n Oliveros   Computer Paul   Lenny Pickett   Sir Raphael   Victor Venegas

"Weiner seems to hallucinate his lyrics, while Sublette . . . sounds like a lower-toned Willie
Nelson, sitting on the jazz / country fence . . . unlikely bedfellows are lovingly unfolded by
Sublette, fathering a limited-edition-of-one pop chimera." -- Martin Longley, Q

Adapted from Jose Rodriguez's original artwork for the cover of OYELOS DE NUEVO (QB
9013). This colorful shirt is a must for Muñequitos fans, QBADISC supporters, and stylish
Cubanophiles everywhere. Printed on a white 100% cotton t-shirt, available in L and XL
sizes. $15.00 + s/h.

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1-3 CDs        $15.00 each
4-9 CDs        $12.50 each
10-19 CDs    $11.50 each
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1-3 cassettes $7.50 each
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10 or more cassettes $6.00 each

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