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Monedas al Aire

Carlos Varela · 1994

54 min · 10 tracks · nueva trova

A tapestry of poetic lyricism woven with melodic guitar lines and rich Cuban rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • poetic narratives for deep listening
  • rich textures for intimate moments
  • melodic guitar lines for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Monedas al Aire' was released in 1994, Carlos Varela was solidifying his place in the nueva trova movement, following the success of his debut album. This second album showcased a matured sound and deeper political and social commentary, reflecting both personal and national themes as Cuba underwent significant changes in the early 1990s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ahora que los mapas están cambiando de color 6:56
  • 2 Enigma del árbol 5:54
  • 3 Robinson 6:06
  • 4 Muro 5:52
  • 5 Todos se roban 6:47
  • 6 Cuchilla en la acera 3:18
  • 7 Desde aquel día en que lo dividieron todo 5:11
  • 8 Como me hicieron a mi 6:41
  • 9 Monedas al aire 3:10
  • 10 Círculo de tiza 4:40

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