Alma Ranchera
Alma Ranchera (Ranchera Soul) is the title of the last studio album released by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal on 14 September 2004 by BMG and RCA.[1] Produced by Memo Gil and Carlos Cabral "Junior", the album is a tribute to ranchera music.
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| Released | 14 September 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004; La Bodega, Mexico, D.F. and Torres Sonido, Madrid, Spain | |||
| Genre | Ranchera | |||
| Length | 38:47 | |||
| Label | RCA, BMG Music | |||
| Producer | Memo Gil, Carlos Cabral "Junior" | |||
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Alma Ranchera features eleven cover versions of classic songs written by famous Mexican composers, including José Alfredo Jiménez, Cuco Sánchez, José Ángel Espinoza, Rubén Fuentes, and Tomás Méndez.[2] It also includes a previously unreleased song, "Vete A Volar", which was written by Jaime Flores, Luis Carlos Monroy and Raúl Ornelas. In 2005, the album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album[2][3] and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero Album.
Track listing
| Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Un Mundo Raro" | José Alfredo Jiménez | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Si Dios Me Quita La Vida" | Luis Demetrio Traconis | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Cucurrucucú Paloma" | Tomás Méndez Sosa | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Fallaste Corazón" | Cuco Sánchez | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Sufro Tu Ausencia" | Juan Neri | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Fiesta En El Corazón" | Alberto Cervantes, Rubén Fuentes | 2:17 |
| 7. | "Amanecí En Tus Brazos" | José Alfredo Jiménez | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Échame A Mí La Culpa" | José Ángel Espinoza "Ferrusquilla" | 2:51 |
| 9. | "La Media Vuelta" | Jiménez | 2:44 |
| 10. | "Esta Tristeza Mía" | Antonio Valdez Herrera | 2:52 |
| 11. | "Te Parto El Alma" | Cuco Sánchez | 3:16 |
| 12. | "Vete A Volar" | Jaime Flores, Luis Carlos Monroy, Raúl Ornelas | 3:23 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Nominated |
| 2005 | Latin Grammy Award | Best Ranchero Album | Nominated |
Credits and personnel
Musicians
- Rocío Dúrcal – (Vocals)
- Group "Esto es México" – (Chorus of mariachi)
- Claudia Angelica and Sorrel – (Vocals)
- Ariadne Gobera – (Vocals)
- Jair Alcalá – (Accordion)
- Lupe Alfaro – (Vihuela)
- Carlos Cabral, "Junior" – (Lead Guitar, Keyboards)
- Dave Rivera – (Guitarrón)
- Paco Rosas – (Acoustic guitar and Arrangements)
- Fernando de Santiago – (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Vihuela, Songs and Arrangements)
- Marco Antonio Santiago – (Guitar)
- Javier Serrano – (Trumpet and Bugle)
- Moses Tlaxcaltécatl – (Flute)
Production
- Producers: Memo Gil and Carlos Cabral "Junior".
- Arrangers: Manuel Cazares.
- Programming, Audio Mixing and Arrangements: Memo Gil.
- Arrangers: Rigoberto Alfaro.
- Audio Mix: Isaiah G. Asbún.
- Mastering: Ron Boustead.
- Latin Percussion: Armando Montiel.
- Musical Director: Antonio Morales.
- Session string: Enrique Ramos.
- Programming and Arrangements: Pancho Ruiz.
- Percussion Symphony: Francisco Sanchez.
- Copies of scores: Oscar Wilde.
- Recorded at: La Bodega, Mexico, D.F. and Torres Sound, Madrid, Spain.
- Label: RCA, BMG Music.
- Manufactured and Distributed by: BMG Music, RCA Records.
References
- "Rocio Durcal – Alma Ranchera CD". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- "Rocío Durcal opta a al Grammy al mejor álbum mexicano por su recopilación «Alma ranchera»". La Voz de Galicia. 15 December 2004. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- "Rocio Durcal". Grammy Awards. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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