The title track, "The River", is about the journey that the river takes. Starting with a drop and ending in the ocean. To quote "we're all carried along by a river of dreams". This is a salsa written in a very melodic style with a great coro. "Agua que viene, agua que va" - water that comes, water that goes.
What happens when when two people meet and they feel romance start to happen. They're not sure how each chapter will unfold. Will it be a short story or an epic? As for these two lovers; you'll find them between the lines.
Women. Sirens. Each one a world unto themselves. Some are bad, some are good, some are a little of both.
Actor Andy Garcia's hometown in Cuba. He can tell you all about their famous carnavals. The great musican and bandleader Bebo Valdes wrote the arrangement with that traditional Cuban sound in mind.
We all have a mind's eye that keeps a photo album that you can go to anytime.
When that person that keeps you going... goes away.
If you've every missed your hometown, friends and lovers you'll know what this song is about.
All arrangements except "Las Mujeres" &
"Bejucal" written
by Pedro Bullaudy