Celia Cruz - Regalo del Alma (2003)

1.Ella Tiene fuego
2.José Caridad
3.Ríe y Llora
4.Ay, Pena, Penita
5.Diagnóstico
6.La Niña de la Trenza Negra
7.Me Huele a Rumba
8.No Estés Amargao
9.Pa' la Cola
10.María la Loca
11.Yo Viviré (I Will Survive)

Celia Cruz - Vocals
Jose "Majito" Aguilera - Bata, Bongos, Cajon, Coros, Percussion, Timbales, Tumbadora
Bandolero - Raperos
Julio Barreto - Coros
Juan Cerro - Spanish Guitar
Cherito - Coros
William Duvall - Coros
Sergio George - Bajo Sexto, Keyboards, Piano
Oscar Gomez - Coros
Ivan "Melón" González - Piano
Yrvis Mendez - Bajo Sexto, Coros, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Keyboards
Juan Munguía - Trumpet
Alain Pérez - Bajo Sexto, Coros, Keyboards, Tres
Marc Quiñones - Percussion
Luis Quintero - Percussion
Rubén Rodríguez - Bajo Sexto
Bernd Schoenhart - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric) 

The final recording of the mighty Queen of Salsa's career, Regalo del Alma was certainly in keeping with the exuberant, joyful tone that her enormous fan base has come to expect from her. With stylistic influences and production value a bit more modern than one might expect from a legend whose recording career has spanned 45 years, this album will hook yet another generation on Celia Cruz's regal, earthy presence. Cruz is joined by a cast of consummate professionals including producer Sergio George, percussionists Marc Quiñones and Luis Quintero, and many of the usual suspects that one might expect to find on a record of this caliber. These contemporary masters bring a freshness to the project that is invigorating. There are several loop-driven tracks like "Ella Tiene Fuego" and "La Nina de la Trenza Negra" that propel Cruz and her loyal fan base into the 21st century. There are times when this production masks the subtle richness of Celia's vocal performance. For this reason, there could be some Cruz purists who are turned off by the new approach. The final track on the album is a creative rendition of the disco classic "I Will Survive." Like a declaration from beyond, chilling lyrics and a gorgeous arrangement hit their mark with force. "In the soul of my people, in the skin of the drums, in the hands of the conga player, in the feet of the dancer, I will live on." ---Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi

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