As an antidote to the cheesy Christmas music, I (invite you to) return to the tango. This week, it is El sobrevuelo de Pegaso performed by Argentinian guitarist Tomás Gubitsch. This track is taken from his new album 5.
That's it for this year – please tune in 2008!
Kirill
Thanks to Elena who introduced me to the music of Joan Manuel Serrat. It was like: "You must know him. Look him up in the Web!" So I did. What a CV! No advertisement can beat the burning of his records on the streets of Franco's Spain. And look at this: 'Mediterráneo', de Serrat, elegida la mejor canción popular española. So here it is, Mediterráneo.
Kirill
"Why would anyone with a taste for world music want to listen to a Texan playing flamenco guitar?" asks the Songlines magazine. "When there are countless flamenco albums that are más auténtico... what Jason McGuire got to offer?" Listen to this week's song, Lagrimas De Sal by 'El Rubio' (Jason's nickname) and you'll hear.
Kirill
It is fair to say that of all Spanish-language singers, Shakira (according to Wikipedia, "the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time") is the one who does not really need any promotion — or at least not on this blog. The English lyrics is also not her strongest point. But she most definitely can sing and dance, as this live performance of Ojos así demonstrates. This song first appeared on Shakira's 1998 album, ¿Dónde están los ladrones?
Kirill
This week's song will require a 13 minutes of your attention but I hope you won't regret it. It is called Allah Hu and is performed by Faiz Ali Faiz Qawwali ensemble, guitarist Chicuelo and two flamenco singers, Duquende and Miguel Poveda. It appears on Qawwali Flamenco double CD + DVD box.
...is Lóstregos by Galician gaita (bagpipe) player, Xosé Manuel Budiño. This song is taken from his 1997 album Paralaia and features vocal of Mercedes Peón.
Kirill
And now for something completely different: I'd like to introduce a Senegalese hip-hop trio Daara J. They rap in French and in their native Wolof, but in Esperanza (as you may have guessed) you will also hear Spanish.
Kirill
...is Para No Vivir Desesperado from Piñata, the latest offering of Mexican Institute Of Sound. (The 'Institute' consists of one man, Camilo Lara, but it is a fun record anyway.)
Kirill
The star of this week is the pianist and singer from Seville Diego Amador with soleá Quiero olvidarte.
Kirill
This week's song is Quien Manda a Quien performed by this unique Colombian/Congolese fusion band, Colombiafrica - The Mystic Orchestra. (No it is not sung in Spanish but it's a great stuff all the same.)
Kirill
I'd like to introduce a wondeful singer from Barcelona, Mayte Martín. This week's song (bulería) is called Ten cuidao.
Kirill
As you are just about to discover, Grupo Fantasma is a very cool Latin funk band. They are coming from Austin, Texas. Check out their latest CD Comes Alive. This week's song, Laredo, is taken from their self-titled debut album (2001).
This week, it is timeless classic Cucurrucucú paloma. I chose this version performed by the Mexican-American singer Perla Batalla. Listen to more of her songs at her website.
Kirill
For our 100th song of the week, I feel a strong urge to return to tango. This time, it is Finnish tango nuevo. Kadonnut Kuu (Lost Moon) performed by the brilliant Duo Milla & Johanna. This tango appears on their second album Mi Retorno. You'll want to listen to their music again and again.
With that, I am off to holidays. Watch this space in a couple weeks' time.
Kirill
Orquesta Anacaona, Cuba's oldest all-girl dance band, was founded in 1932 by the sisters Castro (not related to Fidel). It was named after the Indian Queen, Anacaona. Thanks to this publication in Times Online, you can enjoy some of the songs recorded back in 1937. All of them are great but my choice is Oh! Marambé Maramba.
Kirill
'El rey de la rumba ha vuelto'. For a proof, listen to this week's song, Que Levante El Dedo by Peret, which is taken from the album of the same name.
Kirill
Now for something completely different: Led Zeppelin's Four Sticks as performed by Sones de México. This song appears on Chicago ensemble's new album, Esta Tierra Es Tuya.
Kirill
Just came back home from this show in Cambridge Arts Theatre. Great music, beautiful dancers.
Kirill
...is Qué Dolor by the (now almost world famous) Romanian Gypsy brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia, with guest artists Kaloomé. This song appears on the band's new album Queens and Kings. Enjoy!
Kirill
After a looong break, I decided to post something here. I've got this DVD by Spanish virtuoso guitarist Vicente Amigo as a gift. This week's composition is called Tatá!
...es Intimo por La Camorra Tango, de 12 Postales.
La Camorra TangoJorge Kohan: guitarraNicholás Guerschberg: piano Hugo Asrín: contrabajo Sebastián Prusak: violín Luciano Jungman: bandoneón |
Kirill
Abdullah Ibrahim's theme Ishmael beautifully arranged by Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca. This song appears on Fonseca's latest CD Zamazu (read a review).
Kirill
This week's song is Enpesare, from the latest album Haran by Pharaoh’s Daughter. According to the band leader Basya Schechter, "this is the oldest existing Ladino poem. It’s the story of Joseph through poetry. The poet was from 15th century Spain." The lyrics (transliterated) can be found here.
Kirill
...is Rumba do vesou II by French guitar, bouzouki and oud player Thierry 'Titi' Robin. Look out for his new live album Anita! on naïve label.
Kirill
Strange and beautiful: Moneda de Cobre by Giovanna Facchinelli with Mario Núñez on guitar.
Kirill
...El Pibe de mi Barrio by Doctor Krápula.
de otros barrios vienen Maradonas y Pelés. La copa más grandiosa es un roscón con gaseosa; suelte pues el cuero, que mi gente está que goza. Todos los domingos soy el pibe de mi barrio, dos ladrillos, mi Campín; mi barra, el vecindario. Todos los domingos soy el pibe de mi barrio, dos ladrillos, mi Campín; mi barra, el vecindario. El penalty de mi alma, los domingos no se ve; gambeta a las tristezas y goleando mi desdén. la Champion-liga, al lado de mi barrio, es poca cosa; mi pueblo se levanta cuando rueda la pelota. etc |
Kirill
The nominees of Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2007 include many of my favourite musicians featured on this blog over the last two years: Ojos de Brujo, Yasmin Levy, Gotan Project, Ska Cubano... and, of course, Lila Downs, whose La Cantina is also nominated as an Album of the Year. So... this week's song is Agua de Rosas.
De una lluvia de cielo que muere en Juchitán Eres Vara de Romero Madre del deseo Que el río cantó Eres Suripanta del pueblo La mujer que más quiero Que me das de beber Agua de rosas Dame de beber Ah ah ah Ah ah ah Que esta tristeza Acabe de una vez Ah ah ah Ah ah ah |
Kirill
Welcome back. This week's song is Buenas intenciones performed by Miguel Poveda. This song is from Miguel's new album, Tierra de calma.
Kirill
...is Berimbass played by Renaud Garcia-Fons Trio. This truly beautiful music is captured live on the CD+DVD album Arcoluz (also reviewed in Guardian Unlimited).
Also, if you go to Renaud Garcia-Fons website, you can enjoy some of his music as videos, and even download a few scores (for double bass).
Kirill
The Websites visited during our session in the computer room were:
Have a look and enjoy!
Elena
Amigos,
I've been waiting long enough before posting here another song by one and only Manu Chao. Today, it is La rumba de Barcelona. Enjoy.
Kirill
¿Quién se acordará? by Marta Gómez, a singer-songwriter from Colombia, currently residing in New York City. This song appears on her latest album, Entre Cada Palabra.
Happy New Year everybody! I am back from holidays in Stockholm, Helsinki, and in between. On New Year's eve (that was Sunday), I walked into Café Tin Tin Tango, which is exactly what the name suggests: café with tango in background and Tintin posters on the wall. It also doubles as launderette (that was my main reason to visit it: the hotel did not do laundry on Sunday.) The washing mashine was well hidden behind the thick screen of tobacco smoke but I managed to find it. While waiting, I had a nice cup of coffee and enjoyed some great music. Which brings us to the subject of Finnish Tango. According to the Pekka Gronow's article for Virtual Finland website,
Finland has taken the potato from Peru — potato in Finnish is peruna, by the way — and the tango from Argentina. Both these South American imports are cultivated in these northern latitudes perhaps even more devotedly than in their countries of origin.This week's song is Suo sana vain performed by Georg Malmstén.
Enjoy the tango!
Kirill
