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

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

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

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