My review of Cuban singer Compay Segundo

Compay Segundo (Máximo Francisco Repilado Muños) (1907-July 2003)was born in Cuba. He is a singer and trova guitarist. He is most known for the movie and album Buena Vista Social Club. However, in the CD Compay Compay we hear him play some wonderful Cuban music recorded in Clubs and Theatres. His most famous song on the album is Chan Chan

Here are a few verses (rough translation) The sweetness that I have/You cannot deny/
Another of his songs is called Sabroso.

The name of this song means succulent. Here's a rough translation of a few lines: The day that you no longer love me/I say quickly/Because I don't want to have/ the head of this animal.

Compay sings danzones, waltzes and sones. His songs are usually short with heavy guitar and ensemble. His songs are usually of a romantic nature and he has a distinctive voice. I heard about Compay Segundo in Mexico. It was not uncommon to hear his songs, however he is known as a great Cuban singer. They are sweet songs of love, loving and longing. The lovely rythym of the guitar and singer make all the difference.