CD-Charts Position 161
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Gratitud

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by: Fonseca

Release Date May 27, 2008
I first heard this album when I was riding in a car pool and liked it so much I asked the driver who it was.

It has an upbeat and lively rhythm with romance. It is not your typical Latin music album, there is a indigenous quality that softens the results. This gives a pleasing upbeat sound that blends in with meals or parties or romance.

Really beautiful, lot's of heart ... check out the first song #1 and the last song # 13

CD-Charts Position 162
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Joshua Judges Ruth

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by: Lyle Lovett

Release Date March 31, 1992
Radio stations don't exactly beat you over the head with this guy. I got this album because some audiophile site listed this as a very well recorded album that was also good music, and whaddya know, not only is it a very clean recording, the music's awesome too! My first Lovett album, but not my last. Lock the door, unplug the phone, pour a drink, and turn it up.

CD-Charts Position 163
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Oktoberfest in Germany

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 27, 1989
I bought 4 Oktoberfest Cd's for an upcoming Oktoberfest. This was the best of the four and just what I was looking for. Nice quality recording, clear singing, good "Oom Pah Pah" stuff. A good balance of songs. Perfect for any Oktoberfest! Prost!

CD-Charts Position 164
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Balancê

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by: Sara Tavares

Release Date March 21, 2006
A Beautiful piece of work from Sara Tavares! Her delightful vocalizations, sweet and soft voice is a pleasure to the senses. I do not even speak Portuguese yet it matters not at all, her voice and music are universal in the true spirit of a gifted and loving talent. Thank you to Sara for sharing your beautiful soul with the world.

CD-Charts Position 165
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The Idan Raichel Project

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by: Idan Raichel

Release Date November 07, 2006
I got it as a gift from friend when I traveled to Israel.
I am so addicted to it and I can listen to it over & over again every single day. I am waiting for the next album to come out.

CD-Charts Position 166
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In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2

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by: Various Artists

Release Date April 01, 2008
This CD is so cool! It ranks up there with "My Father was a Beatle" and "If I were a Carpenter". The liner notes are super cool too, discussing the country of origin of the artists and man of the "almanac details" that help describe the artists homes.

CD-Charts Position 167
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Elis & Tom

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by: Antonio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina

Release Date January 05, 1990
For those who love music this album, along with "blue" from joni mitchell, "tapestry" from carloe king, "tracy chapman" from tracy chapman, "in the wee small hours of the morning" from frank sinatra, is a must hear album, one of the most brilliant albums of all times, and also a great opportunity to meet Elis Regina, the singer considered by the critics to be one of the ten greatest singers of all times. If you love music there is no excuse for not buying "Elis & Tom" and trust me, you will LOVE it.

CD-Charts Position 168
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Tito Puente and His Concert Orchestra

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by: Tito Puente

Release Date October 10, 2006
I had been looking for this recording for years. I had purchased this back in 1974 on vinyl and wore it out. Since then it didn't seem to be available. Thankfully it is now via these mp3 downloads.

The arrangements are fiery, tight, complex as are the rhythms.

"Mambo Diablo" one of the Puente mainstay tunes is done here with a jazz muscular horn arrangement at medium tempo. It features Tito on vibes and solid soprano sax work. with a solid brass wall on the chorus. If you like Stan Kenton/Maynard Ferguson style arrangements you'll love this one.

"Ah Ah" - is a nice fashioned cha-cha, featuring punctuating brass and coro. It has a good solid groove.

"Last Tango" is a a nice crossover ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 169
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Buddha-Bar Ten Years

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by: Various Artists

Release Date December 12, 2006
Whenever I'm in Paris (which isn't often enough), I make it a point to get my Buddha Groove on at the Buddha Bar (http://www.buddha-bar.com/), which (in addition to its passionfruit martinis) is known for its avant-garde "Lounge" and "Chill" playlist. The "Buddha Bar" series was started by Tunisian house DJ Claude Challe, who practically invented the chill genre of lounge music in 1999 by mixing Occidental elements with spiritual elements together in his music. Drawing from previous collections produced and sequenced by house DJs Claude Challe, DJ Ravin, Sam Popat, Jean-Pierre Danel, and David Visan, this retrospective Buddha Bar compilation is a transcendent mix of electronica-driven global grooves with Middle Eastern, Brazilian, North African, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 170
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The Greatest Salsa Ever, Vol. 1

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by: Various Artists

Release Date June 06, 2006
The title says it all. Every song is a winner and this CD contains the best.