Azúcar Negra

Azucar Negra
Studio album by Celia Cruz
Released	March 9, 1993
Recorded	1992–1993
Genre	Latin pop
Length	41:51
Label	RMM [1]
Producer	Sergio George Tito Nieves Oscar Gomez Papo Pepin Rubin Rodriguez
Celia Cruz chronology
Verdadera Historia (1992) Azucar Negra (1993) Boleros Polydor (1993)

Azucar Negra (English: "Black Sugar"), is a studio album by the Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz. ^{[2] [3]} It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Vocal or Instrumental in 1994. ^[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
Chicago Tribune	[6]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[7]
Los Angeles Times	[8]

The Chicago Tribune called the album "a truly sweet and artfully balanced mix of many worlds: a smart international pan-Latin style that draws on classic salsa, new Latin pop." ^[6] The Los Angeles Times noted that "though representative of Cruz's well-known style, it allows room for a more pop-oriented presence." ^[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Length
1.	"Azúcar Negra"	Mario Díaz	2:57
2.	"Amores De Un Día"	Johnny Ortiz	3:48
3.	"Sazón"	Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan	4:47
4.	"Pasaporte Latinoamericano"	Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Guadalupe García	5:04
5.	"De La Habana Hasta Aquí"	Emilio Aragón	3:34
6.	"Ochún Con Changó"	Titti Sotto	3:59
7.	"Bolero, Bolero"	Cheni Navarro	3:52
8.	"Que Suenen Las Palmas"	Alfredo Brito	4:57
9.	"Te Busco"	Víctor Víctor	4:06
10.	"Cruz De Navajas"	José María Cano	4:57

Chart positions

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Latin Albums ( Billboard )	37
Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard) [9]	6

References

1. Steward, Sue (October 4, 1999). "Musica!: The Rhythm of Latin America - Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More". Chronicle Books – via Google Books.
2. Thompson, Clifford (October 7, 2020). "Contemporary World Musicians". Routledge – via Google Books.
3. Sweeney, Philip (September 4, 2001). "The Rough Guide to Cuban Music". Rough Guides – via Google Books.
4. "General Categories". Los Angeles Times . Tribune Publishing. January 7, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
5. AllMusic review
6. Heim, Chris (24 June 1993). "Rave recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 6.
7. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". Omnibus Press – via Google Books.
8. Lopetegui, Enrique (24 Oct 1993). "For Celia Cruz, Will 52nd Time Be the Charm?". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 60.
9. "Celia Cruz". Billboard.