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Release Date: 1960Label: Sonotone
Bola de Nieve was much appreciated outside of his native country, especially in Mexico - but in Cuba he was received differently. An annual selection of the most outstanding artists includes Bola in the category of "musical eccentric". Between 1944 and 1959 no national label was interested in him, and it was in 1960 that the Sonotone label invited him to record in Havana. Remarkably, Sonotone became the first label to record Bola in Cuba. Presented here are the historic sessions and the resulting original album that captures Bola exactly as he performed, with just voice and piano, interpreting the songs he loved best, performing them from deep within his heart and soul. This is a document of a truly unique artist at the top of his game. This is Bola de Nieve.