CD-Charts Position 191
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The Foley Room

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Amon Tobin

Release Date March 06, 2007
I have all the Amon Tobin releases, and I have to say that this one is my favorite. At times it is raucous and hard (big furry head), at times it is beautiful and soft (at the end of the day), at times it is dark and haunting (bloodstone), and at times it makes you wonder how in the world the sounds are being generated... it is a great trip. I think some listeners might be a little caught up in the project concept, or are just unable to deal with a slightly different sound. Maybe others just don't like any of the softer stuff... probably the same ones that don't like Amon's jazzier tunes as well. It is a shame for them, cause they are missing out. Try to appreciate an artist taking risks and keeping his sound fresh, rather than lamenting ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 192
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Mambo

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Yma Sumac

Release Date March 05, 1996
I remember listening to this on my folks' hi fi when I was growing up. It is as impressive as it was then and fun to listen to now.

CD-Charts Position 193
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Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro): The Original Sound Track From The Film

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfa

Release Date January 05, 1990
I like Manha De Carnaval so much that I listened to Domingo, Nana Mouskouri, Carly Simon and Luis Miguel's versions borrowed from the libraries. I like the original song in track 6 by Luiz Bonfa. Track 8 guitar playing is also beautiful. Track 11 female vocal is wonderful, spontaneous and second to none. The sound quality is excellent.

CD-Charts Position 194
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Pagina de Buenos Aires

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Fernando Otero

Release Date January 15, 2008
This will probably end up being the best album of 2008. To me, it sounds like a fusion of Latin, dark Hungarian classical music, jazz, and many other elements. When it comes down to it, it's just damn good song writing. He doesn't hide behind any distortion or ambiance; every note is solid and in your face, since he has the right to proud of amazing composing skills.

Each song has a pungent, human quality to it. The mood of each song is very precise, but littered with an emotional instability. It's very easy to get into, even for someone who hates classical music. You can almost pinpoint the mood and story behind each song. Every song on this album has an amazing power, it's guaranteed to stimulate your mind.

I put this album in at ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 195
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Putumayo Presents: Colombia

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 10, 2001
If you like Bolivian/Colombian music.. you will love this. Every cut is terrific.

CD-Charts Position 196
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Astor Piazzolla

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
from: Documents Classics

Release Date May 04, 2006
A 10 CD box of always interesting, often great, music by Piazzolla- and at this price? Wow. Though recorded over different years, the sound quality, while not uniform, is always clear, and appears to be true stereo. The company that issued this also has a number of other bargain boxes of great jazz musicians- the others I have are excellent as well.

CD-Charts Position 197
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Fijate Bien

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Juanes

Release Date October 17, 2000
This album is a bit more serious than his other two, but I still love it.

CD-Charts Position 198
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Comfort y Música Para Volar

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
starring: Soda Stereo

Release Date January 22, 2008
Si ud. es un verdadero fan de Soda Stero no puede pasar la oportunidad de tener este video en formato DVD.

Desafortunadamente, si es tan fan como cree se verá decepcionado al darse cuenta que faltan varias piezas importantes de este concierto, entre ellas sonoman, coral y superstar.

Seguramente tiene algo que ver con derechos de autor... es una lástima.

CD-Charts Position 199
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Nadha

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Kudai

Release Date August 05, 2008
This album tops all others from these guys. Formerly known as CIAO in chile, a children's group, they changed their name to Kudai in 2001, kudai comes from the mapundung word meaning young workers, or kudaw. Nada es igual, Cicatrices, Lejos de aqui, disfraz, and morir de amor are ones to check out. The title Nadha is sanscrit for 'all of ones being' or straight from the heart, sound from deep within the soul. Meaning these songs are sincerely from their heart and made with everything they've got. It is a album you will not regret buying!

CD-Charts Position 200
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Brazilian Classics

CD-Charts > Music > South and Central America
by: Eliane Elias

Release Date September 16, 2003
FWIW, I have jazz degrees from a couple of the best music schools in the US (that & $5 will get you a Cappucino at Starbucks). IMO, Eliane Elias can play, she "digs in", her time is great, & she can sing.

Eliane Elias may be my new jazz piano hero/heroine. At least amongst younger players. It's not that her playing is the best jazz piano playing in history; it's that she "grooves": maybe one of the funkiest, most time-keeping pianists ever. Maybe out of Horace Silver? Or Joe Sample?

And the audio quality on this "Red Book CD" is truly excellent. It sounds gorgeous on my "high end" audio system.

She's not going to put Fred Hersch, or Bud Powell, or K.J. out of business of course (but they're not singers/players, & I ... Read More: