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C​ó​mo Fue (feat. Alina Roitstein)

from Cuerdas Cubanas by Toomai String Quintet

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Composed by Ernesto Duarte Brito (1922-1988)
Arranged by Andrew Roitstein

Beny Moré found success in Mexico but, after spending nearly a decade there, returned to Cuba in the early 1950’s. In Havana, he collaborated with several famous musicians and ensembles, including Orquesta Aragón, Bebo Valdés, and Ernesto Duarte. Although Moré was the third singer to record Duarte’s bolero, “Cómo Fue,” his masterful interpretation and recording propelled the song’s status as a Latin American standard.

Personal note from Andrew Roitstein:
I remember the first time I saw my sister Alina sing “Cómo Fue”—she was a teenager performing in our father’s salsa band. Even as a young vocalist, she blended worlds as an art song interpreter and a salsera; this song was the perfect vehicle for her. “ Cómo Fue” has been in Alina’s repertoire throughout her career, and I’m honored that we were able to accompany her first recording of this Cuban classic.

Listen to Beny Moré sing "Cómo Fue": youtu.be/Ojytcx7cabQ

Explore other versions:
--Irakere: youtu.be/fXXjLdwQIJI
--Diego El Cigala & Gonzalo Rubalcaba: youtu.be/IhRGJbshxig
--Elsa Aguirre: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWfqBztuHLA

lyrics

Como fue,
No se decirte como fue
No se explicarme que pasó
Pero de ti me enamoré

Fue una luz
Que iluminó todo mi ser
Tu risa como un manantial
Regó mi vida de inquietud

Fueron tus ojos o tu boca
Fueron tus manos o tu voz
Fue a lo mejor la impaciencia
De tanto esperar

Tu llegada mas no sé
No sé decirte como fue
No se explicarme que pasó
Pero de ti me enamoré

Fueron tus ojos o tu boca
Fueron tus manos o tu voz
Fue a lo mejor la impaciencia
De tanto esperar

Tu llegada más no sé
No sé decirte como fue
No sé explicarme que pasó
Pero de ti me enamoré.

credits

from Cuerdas Cubanas, track released June 10, 2018
Special guest: Alina Roitstein

Composed by Ernesto Duarte
Arranged by Andrew Roitstein

Recorded and edited by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio
Mastered by Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering

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Toomai String Quintet New York, New York

The Toomai String Quintet​ is an ensemble devoted to playing a variety of musical styles from around the world and
illuminating them through interactive concerts. The award-winning group has been engaging
audiences across the US for over a decade, performing concerts and workshops in collaboration with
presenters such as Carnegie Hall, Midori and Friends, 92nd Street Y, and The Juilliard School.
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