As part of Philips Choral Collection series, this is the mid-price reissue of one of their internationally best selling recordings- Ariel Ramirez"s crossover masterpiece Misa Criolla. Though diagnosed with leukemia only days after these sessions, tenor Jose Carreras is in remarkably good voice and clearly passionate in his role. Included also are two of Ramirez"s equally stunning settings- the African inspired Missa Luba and the Misa Flamenca rooted in Spanish Flamenco tradition.