I heard a song playing on the sound system in a restaurant that I would like to track down if I can identify it. It was sung in Spanish, in a Cuban musical style (similar to the more ballad-like tracks on many of the Buena Vista Social Club artists' records). The vocalist was most likely male, singing in that kind of 1930's/40's croony sound with a high tenor with lots of vibrato, or possibly a woman with a lower voice. What was distinctive about the track is that it prominently featured a cello, which is not something I'm used to hearing in Latin music. I do not know if it was actually an old song or a modern pastiche, and I didn't get any lyrics.
posted by matildaben on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Philharmonic Filter: Novice goes to see a great night of orchestra music in Oslo. Bolero was the finale, now I feel captivated and ready to explore. Which direction should I take and how can encourage my auditory palette to grow? [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Jan 15, 2009 - 5 answers

We use a clip-on-bridge pickup ($20, but it sounds fancy) to incorporate cello into our 5-piece rock band. The cello is always the volume-limiting factor, though, and we'd like things to be a little louder. There seem to be no sound hole covers on the market, and we're not stuffing the whole thing with socks, so we're looking for anything that will reduce feedback and easily attach to the cello without having any, any, ANY permanent effect on the instrument.
posted by worstnerdever on Jan 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a cello teacher in Toronto, for an adult amateur new to cello but not to strings? [more inside]
posted by mendel on Sep 1, 2008 - 1 answer

What is the cello piece that plays in the background of the new Evista ad?
posted by Raybun on May 17, 2008 - 1 answer

Does anyone know where to rent a high quality student cello short term in NYC? Ideally, I'd like something hand crafted and valued at 10 - 20 k, but if need be I'll go lower end. Looking for a bow, too. Thanks!
posted by paul_smatatoes on Apr 21, 2008 - 2 answers

[LuthierFilter] So there's this hole in my beloved cello... [more inside]
posted by coriolisdave on Apr 6, 2008 - 21 answers

Does anyone know what Arthur Russell is singing at the beginning of "Tone Bone Kone?" I love the sound of that opening and feel a strong attachment to it but I have no idea what he is saying. [more inside]
posted by Bengston on Oct 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Recommend strings for a cello tuned BEAD (low to high). [more inside]
posted by Plug Dub In on Sep 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Help my luthier S/O achieve immortality in his work! [more inside]
posted by Wylie Kyoto on Jul 31, 2007 - 3 answers

I really like string music like Appalachian Journey and Penguin Cafe Orchestra. Please help me find some more. [more inside]
posted by terceiro on May 16, 2007 - 20 answers

Can anyone recommend any non-classical music with prominent cello? [more inside]
posted by bda1972 on Mar 14, 2007 - 62 answers

I'd like to learn a classical stringed musical instrument and eventually join an amateur string quartet. I'm an adult with decent musical ability and a good sense of pitch, but no background with stringed (especially bowed) instruments. I'd be equally interested in any of the stringed instruments typically found in a string quartet. Which instrument should I choose? Which instrument would make me most valuable to a potential quartet? Are there more adult amateurs playing one than another? Any advice on learning a stringed instrument as an adult?
posted by dan_of_brainlog on Feb 2, 2007 - 24 answers

ObscureMusicFilter: I have a friend looking for albums by a cellist named Joseph Luptale. [more inside]
posted by bullitt 5 on Dec 1, 2006 - 5 answers

Looking for interesting cello sheet music [more inside]
posted by plinth on Nov 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Which cello sonatas are most accessible for the pianist? [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on May 8, 2006 - 4 answers

Gift suggestions for: A clarinettist, a violist, and a cellist(who is also a composer). ~$50 each, I have 12 days to get these gifts. Prefer online ordering. [more inside]
posted by sirion on Mar 19, 2006 - 18 answers

I'd like to buy a cello for around $500. I know nothing about celli. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Dec 27, 2005 - 18 answers

Looking for music featuring the cello. [more inside]
posted by e^2 on Jun 11, 2005 - 24 answers

I'm eager to find recordings of solo cello that could be classified as ambient/minimalist/moody. Help?
posted by davebush on Mar 23, 2005 - 15 answers