Elena Burke - El Bolero Cubano (Remastered) (2019)

She started her career by working in radio in the 1940s but began to work with smaller groups in the 1950s. In 1952, pianist and arranger Aida Diestro organized the vocal quartet called Cuarteto d'Aida. The original members were Elena Burke, Moraima Secada, Omara Portuondo and Haydée Portuondo. After she got some attention, she went solo. By the time of the Cuban Revolution she was a top solo artist performing in elegant cabarets in Havana. Her voice seemed to become stronger with age, as her subtle yet sophisticated technique graced every song she sang with an emotional weight. Over the years she has performed with top Cuban dance bands such as Orquesta Aragón and with highly acclaimed singer-songwriters, including Pablo Milanés. She certainly could "take a sad song and make it better", piercing the emotional veil of her audience with an almost palpable sincerity, winning the moniker "Señora Sentimiento" (Lady Feeling). Though she mostly interpreted classic Cuban boleros and Son, her versions were distinct, supported by top-notch musicians and arrangements. She is the mother of Malena Burke and grandmother of Lena, also well known Cuban singers.

Tracklist:
1.01 Elena Burke - Ámame Como Soy (Remastered) (4:11)
1.02 Elena Burke - Añorado Encuentro (Remastered) (3:03)
1.03 Elena Burke - Cómo Fue (Remastered) (2:45)
1.04 Elena Burke - Lo Material (Remastered) (2:40)
1.05 Elena Burke - De Lo Que Te Has Perdido (Remastered) (2:53)
1.06 Elena Burke - Es Contigo (Remastered) (3:15)
1.07 Elena Burke - Un Viejo Amor (Remastered) (2:49)
1.08 Elena Burke - De los Dos (Remastered) (3:19)
1.09 Elena Burke - Brisa Tropical (Remastered) (3:07)
1.10 Elena Burke - Una Semana Sin Ti (Remastered) (3:26)
1.11 Elena Burke - De Mis Recuerdos (Remastered) (2:13)
1.12 Elena Burke - Aburrida (Remastered) (2:44)
1.13 Elena Burke - Mil Congojas (Remastered) (3:13)
1.14 Elena Burke - Esta Casa (Remastered) (4:10)
1.15 Elena Burke - Ausencia (Remastered) (4:29)
1.16 Elena Burke - Te Doy una Canción (Remastered) (2:26)
1.17 Elena Burke - Tú, Mi Amor Divino (Remastered) (3:53)
1.18 Elena Burke - Duele (Remastered) (2:57)
1.19 Elena Burke - Persistiré (Remastered) (3:46)
1.20 Elena Burke - Mala Noche (Remastered) (3:18)
2.01 Elena Burke - Llanto de Luna (Remastered) (2:45)
2.02 Elena Burke - Déjame Sola (Remastered) (3:24)
2.03 Elena Burke - Si Algún Día Estás Triste (Remastered) (3:04)
2.04 Elena Burke - ¿Qué Será? Es el Amor (Remastered) (3:27)
2.05 Elena Burke - Y Hoy Te Quiero Más (Remastered) (3:20)
2.06 Elena Burke - Te He Buscado (Remastered) (2:37)
2.07 Elena Burke - Hay Todavía una Canción (Remastered) (4:05)
2.08 Elena Burke - Que Te Vaya Bien (Remastered) (2:41)
2.09 Elena Burke - Todo Comienza de Nuevo (Remastered) (3:55)
2.10 Elena Burke - Mis Sentimientos (Remastered) (2:47)
2.11 Elena Burke - Me Miras Tiérnamente (Remastered) (3:14)
2.12 Elena Burke - Delirio (Remastered) (3:31)
2.13 Elena Burke - Amor de Mis Amores (Remastered) (3:41)
2.14 Elena Burke - Tú y Mi Música (Remastered) (3:43)
2.15 Elena Burke - Y Si Llueve (Remastered) (3:26)
2.16 Elena Burke - Alma Libre (Remastered) (2:59)
2.17 Elena Burke - Humo y Espuma (Remastered) (3:06)
2.18 Elena Burke - Tengo de la Vida el Amor (Remastered) (3:12)
2.19 Elena Burke - Babalu (Remastered) (3:22)
2.20 Elena Burke - Cementerio de Novias (Remastered) (2:58)