Inevitably, the death of
Chavela Vargas on August 5, 2012 sent a couple of the legendary ranchera singer's albums back to the Spanish charts. This 2002 compilation offers a generous assortment of her classic recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, which usually paired
Vargas' matchless phrasing with the guitar of
Antonio Bribiesca. Virtually all of
Vargas' most famous songs are featured, including "En el Ultimo Trago," "Ella," "La Llorona," "Macorina," "Se Me Olvido Otra Vez," "Noche de Ronda," and "Volver, Volver," among many others. This two-disc set also provides a booklet with
Vargas' biography and discography. ~ Mariano Prunes