La canción de la semana #102

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

La canción de la semana #101

This week, it is Mi niña Lola performed by Concha Buika, from the album of the same name.

Kirill

La canción de la semana #100

For our 100^th 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

La canción de la semana #99

...is Qu'Equivocao by Cuban rapper Telmary. I learned about her from La Onda Tropical blog.

Kirill

La canción de la semana #98

This week's song is De mis recuerdos by Xiomara Laugart of Yerba Buena fame.

Kirill

La canción de la semana #97

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

La canción de la semana #96

'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

La canción de la semana #95

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

La canción de la semana #94

...is El Burrito by Yerba Buena. Check the lyrics here!

Kirill

Lady Salsa in Cambridge

Just came back home from this show in Cambridge Arts Theatre. Great music, beautiful dancers.

Kirill