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Average customer rating: The most noble voice PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN luminous artistry from a genius A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.

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Tracks:

1. El rossinyol
2. El testament d'Amelia
3. Adios meu homino
4. Mina nay por me casare
5. Tengo que subir
6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
7. La vi llorando
8. Ya se van los pastores
9. Campanas de Belen
10. Jaeneras que yo canto
11. A dormir ahora mesmo
12. Granadinas
13. Hincarse de rodillas
14. Cancion de trilla
15. Parado de Valldemosa
16. Nik baditut
17. Andregaya
18. Din, dan, boleran
19. Mariam matrem
20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
23. No me llames segalaherba
24. Ay, luna que reluces
25. En esta larga ausencia
26. Molinillo que mueles amores
27. Confiado jilguerillo
28. Seguidillas religiosas
29. Cancion de cuna
30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
31. El canape

Tracks:

1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
3. Estavase la mora
4. Aquel rey de Francia
5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
7. Ay que non hay!
8. Rosa das rosas
9. Maravillosos e piadosos
10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
11. Paseabase el rey moro
12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
13. Si no's huviera mirado
14. Dexo la venda
15. Puse mis amores
16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
17. Pues que me tienes
18. Gentil dama, non se gana
19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
20. Una hija tiene el rey
21. Una matica de ruda
22. Si la noche se hace oscura
23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
24. Ay triste que vengo
25. No soy you quien la descrube
26. Pase el agua, Julieta
27. Aquel caballero, madre
28. Duelete de mi, Senora
29. De Antequera salio el Moro
30. De los alamos vengo, madre
31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
32. Dame acogida en tu hato
33. Morenica, dame un beso
34. Senora, si te olvidare
35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

1. La rosa enflorece
2. Ven querida
3. Adio, querida
4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
5. Paxaro d'hermosura
6. Avrix, mi galanica
7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
8. Ya viene el cativo
9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
10. Una matica de ruda
11. Anda, jaleo
12. Los cuatro muleros
13. Las tres hojas
14. Los mozos de Monleon
15. Las morillas de Jaen
16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
17. El cafe de Chinitas
18. Nana de Sevilla
19. Los pelegrinitos
20. Zorongo
21. Romance de Don Boiso
22. Los reyes de la baraja
23. La tarara
24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
32. Panxolina
33. Tu pupila es azul
34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
38. Clavelitos
39. Adios, Granada
40. Madrigal

Tracks:

1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
17. El tripili
18. Llorad, corazon
19. Iban al pinar
20. No lloreis, ojuelos
21. Mananica era
22. Mira que soy nina
23. Gracia mia
24. El pano moruno
25. Seguidilla murciana
26. Asturiana
27. Jota
28. Nana
29. Cancion
30. Polo
31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

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Yo Soy el Tango Miguel Calo Manufacturer: El Bandoneon Sp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Melodia De Nuestro Adios Instrumental Sus Primeros Exitos 1935/40, Vol. 1 El Rey del Compas Sus Primeros Exitos 1935/40, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000027WV4 Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating: Completely enthralled Okay CD Stunning new talent Just beautiful

Bella Terra Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lux Feminae Du temps & de l'instant Ninna Nanna: Lullabies (1500-2002) Orient - Occident Carlos V ASIN: B0000U1EHI Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. L'Amor
2. Yo M'enamori D'Un Aire
3. Dona'M La Ma
4. Mester D'Amor
5. El Mariner
6. El Viaja
7. Els Ulls
8. Apreciemos El Instante
9. Yo So De Mi Amado
10. Aquest Cami Tan Fi
11. Per A Ser Cantada En la Meva Nit
12. Hi Ha Un Remoli

Customer Reviews:

Completely enthralled.......2005-03-08

This is a delightful disc. If you appreciate the technique of Jordi Savall, and the siren sweet voice of Montserrat Figueras, you will be instantly captivated by their daughter.

In what appears to me to be a very personal project based upon moving poems authored by Miguel Marti i Pol (dedication appears untranslated in Catalan), Ms. Savall is invoking a song tradition of harp playing accompanied by the singer which was long ago lost in all but a couple of cultures. It thrives in the rich cultural Catalan region, as is evidenced by Ms. Savall's own compositions.

You too will submit to her enthralling spell.

Okay CD.......2005-01-19

This CD is okay, but once you have heard one song you have heard them all. The music gets a little repetitive, and Arianna has a bit of heaviness in her voice that I do not personally like. It is a nice CD, but not one that I would listen to over and over again.

Stunning new talent.......2004-09-25

Whilst the classical training shines through, her composition often surprises with its contemporary feel (although she nods to her Catlan roots).

Lovers of harp, and young soprano voice need look no further. The lady has some pair of lungs.

Musically this is ocassionally reminiscent of Andreas Vollenwieder although far more minimalist.. but then she starts singing...and quite simply...WOW!

She's so perfectly in control of her vocal instrument, and she's so pitched. How she manages this but still sounds so relaxed, I will never know. I could go on about her technically, but that would diminish her voice, a thing of great beauty.

Worth the entry for "Bella Terra" alone. I look forward to more of this young woman's work.

Just beautiful.......2004-04-13

Arianna Savall proves herself to be quite an accomplished singer, composer, and harpist in this new collection of mainly her own compositions. This is not my typical type of music, but I still listen to it constantly, and I bought it as soon as it was available in America. I'm glad that it is once again available, as it was out of stock for a very long time. Savall's pure straight-tone may not appeal to some classical vocal buffs, but as part of the Catalan early music scene ruled by her parents, Jordi Savall and Montserrat Figueras, straight tone comes natural to her. Her voice is clearer than her mother's and, if somewhat less emotional, it is also more ethereal and her technique is solid. The songs themselves run from Middle Eastern influenced to Catalan folk songs.

Average customer rating: Like a religious experience Dissappointing soprano A balm for any soul Ten stars if possible... Historical re-release

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sephardic Romances Music for the Spanish Kings The Splendour of Al-Andalus Mudejar Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort ASIN: B00000J2QD Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

1. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Ni?a y vi?a
2. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Propide melyor
3. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Como no le andaro
4. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Recercada
5. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Fantasia
6. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Pavana
7. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Al alva venid, buen amigo
8. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Perda mi rrueca
9. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: A los badel amor
10. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Fantasia
11. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Romanesca
12. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Pues bien para esta
13. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Si av dicho, marido
14. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Si d'amor pena sent
15. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: O voy
16. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Qu'es de ti, desconsolado
17. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 4
18. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 5
19. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 6
20. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Yo me soy la morenica
21. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Si la nocha haze escura
22. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soleta s ac
23. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Con qua lavar
24. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soy serranica

Tracks:

1. Sephardic Romaces: Pregoneros van y vienen
2. Sephardic Romaces: El rey de Francia tres hijas tenia
3. Sephardic Romaces: Una matica de Ruda
4. Sephardic Romaces: Palestina hermoza
5. Sephardic Romaces: Nani, nani
6. Sephardic Romaces: El rey que tanto madruga
7. Sephardic Romaces: Por que llorax blanca nina
8. Sephardic Romaces: Moricos los mis moricos
9. Sephardic Romaces: Lavava y suspirava
10. Sephardic Romaces: Paxarico tu te llamas
11. Sephardic Romaces: La Reina xerifa mora
12. Sephardic Romaces: Por alli paso un cavallero

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Before their expulsion in 1492, the Jews of medieval Spain developed a rich and lively culture, including an exquisite repertory of songs called romanceros--and they kept that repertory alive as they settled in places as diverse as Morocco, Bosnia, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Lovely as the romanceros are, they would have languished as the objects of ethnomusicological studies and might have disappeared altogether, were it not for the efforts of gifted musicians like Hespèrion XX. Jordi Savall and his ensemble, fronted by the unique soprano Montserrat Figueras, just about single-handedly brought those songs to the attention of the modern public with this 1976 recording (now reissued at a bargain price). Disc 1 features a selection of secular music from "Christian" Spain--that is, the courts of Ferdinand and Isabella and the Catholic nobility. The music is elegant and occasionally austere, but Figueras, Savall, and colleagues give the livelier pieces a flavorful swing. Yet disc 2, which features the Sephardic songs, is the real drawing card here. It was in Moorish Spain that Jewish culture flourished, so Hespèrion XX performs the romanceros with Arabic instruments, such as the 'ud (the ancestor of the European lute) and hand drums. These musicians, rechristened Hespèrion XXI in honor of the new century, perform this repertory with more polish now than they did in 1976, but--just as A Feather on the Breath of God did for Hildegard von Bingen--this recording made its own little bit of musical history. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Like a religious experience.......2007-03-28

This disc is pure magic that transends and defies definition. It is time period music that has been rereleased to capture the magic of the original recording. Each song is amazing. The music creates a mood that is best enjoyed alone ,in private so that your thoughts can be elevated to the point of inspiration. Although I like both discs I prefer the one that features Sephardic Romances over the disc that is Court Music and Songs. Montserrat Figueras angelic voice lends itself to beautiful interpretations of these beautiful songs from the Age before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. This ancient music is preserved and freshly interpreted under the masterful leadership of Jordi Savall for an authentic recreation. If you have never heard Hesperion XX check this one out, it is fantastic. Recommended for classical music fans who want to hear something different. Once you hear Montserrat Figuerras voice you will feel the inspiration and be hooked on her angelic voice.

Dissappointing soprano.......2006-02-22

I was excitet buying this CD, expecting the quality of songs equal or better than
Begona Olavide and Carlos Paniagua on MA recodings. The music was fine but singing by soprano Montserrat Figueras was borderline annoying.

A balm for any soul.......2001-01-02

Attempting to review a Savall/Figueras CD is a frustrating task. The arsenal of superlatives is so quickly depleted. Terms like 'matchless' and 'unique' might be used, but lack strict definition. After all, a 'matchless' voice needn't be a good one. Terms like 'divine' or 'angelic' tend to remove Montserrat's singing from the real and human. She's nothing if not human. Having been blessed with watching as well as hearing her perform, vouching for her vitality on a stage is easy. But the superior quality of her voice and presentation is so far above the mundane or common as to become nearly indescribable. Anything less than adulation for her seems to indicate shortcomings in the disk or performer. Neither performance nor disk quality falls short here. That she performs religious songs here simply adds to the power of her impact on the listener. You necessarily hesitate, cease other activity, and, if moved enough, drop to your knees in respect and admiration. Tough to do in a crowded concert hall, but the motivation is there. And this from someone who shunned listening to vocal performances for many years. Dame Kiri was one exception and Argenta another, but the discovery of Figueras was the discovery of a voice without flaw.

Anyone visiting this page must certainly know of Jordi Savall and Hesperion XX. You may, however, have missed the glory of Montserrat Figueras' voice. Make up for that lack right away. The selections available here are pitifully limited, but this CD is as good an introduction as any. Don't hesitate to sit and enjoy this music. The sounds received will be a reward to whatever spiritual sense you possess.

Ten stars if possible..........2000-01-27

I agree completely with Stephan: outstanding performance. Montserrat at her best. If "Si d'amor pena sentis" doesn't bring tears to your eyes, what does?

Historical re-release.......1999-07-20

Hesperion XX were pioneers in reviving this music, and collectors will value these recordings which first came out in 1976. However most listeners may prefer more recent recordings by Wimmer on Naxos, and Alia Musica on Harmonia Mundi which have digital sound and include Spanish, and occasionally Hebrew, texts and translations.

Average customer rating: Sensual, Spellbounding, and sheerly Sexy!!! Haunting, bewitching: a real must have Una voz opulenta

The Lost Days: Music in the Latin Style Denyce Graves Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Denyce Graves - Voce di Donna American Anthem Kaleidoscope French Opera Arias - Denyce Graves Cathedral Christmas ASIN: B000071WDT Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

1. Yo Soy Maria
2. Soledad
3. Los pajaros perdidos
4. Haabia-Tupi
5. Plancha
6. Al alba, el bosque
7. Cancao do poeta do seculo XVIII
8. Los dias perdidos
9. Habanera de Lorraine
10. Estrella e lua nova
11. Plomada
12. Milonga sin palabras
13. Romanza de Denyce
14. Te vas de mi

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While it's tempting to call acclaimed diva Denyce Graves's exploration of Latin classical influences a crossover project, that label's pop lightweight connotations don't do justice to the powerful, often uncompromising performances contained herein. Indeed, Graves leans heavily on her collaborators (who include contemporary composers-arrangers-pianists Chucho Valdes, Eliane Elias, and Jose Maria Vitier, as well as arranger-pianist Pablo Ziegler) for both material and stylistic inspiration, creating a collection that's more concerned with true musical synthesis than it is with commercial exploitation. Even the works of Latin classical standard-bearers like Argentina's Carlos Guastavino, Brazil's Villa-Lobos, and Tango master Astor Piazzolla are cast in stark, contemporary arrangements that underscore both Graves's dramatic mezzo voice and the dusky, rhythmically charged dynamics of her quartet of confederates. Cuban great Valdes composed "Romanza de Denyce" especially for the project, further blurring the collection's boundaries between jazz, classical, and pop. If the listener is only familiar with the better-known Latin classical repertoire, this collection may open up some inviting new horizons. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Sensual, Spellbounding, and sheerly Sexy!!!.......2006-07-10

Denyce's warm and sensual Mezzo voice is truly spectacular when she sings the right rep. This latin album is literally right up her lane. She brings a dark color to the pieces that accentuates the text and the instrumentation. The singing is remarkably beautiful and the musicians play with an entrancing groove that makes you feel warm all over. I recommend just listening to this album while sitting outside in a park on a warm and sunny day. I believe that you will see the world completely differently. Way to go Denyce!!!

Haunting, bewitching: a real must have.......2003-11-27

This record is exquisite in all its elements: the Voice of Graves -voice with a capital V!-, the selections, the arrangements! For me it would take hours to try to decipher its mystery of seduction. A real must for those who love poetry, music and the marriage of both. A real must for lovers of Latin American music. A real must for the senses.
The first time I listened to the cd, it gave a jolt.
A lot has been said about Graves. She's a wonderful mezzo, with that rich black timbre in her low notes and her lovely lyric high ones. And never mind the language, she knows how to create magic around her.
However, although she's supposed to be the main attraction here, to me the composers steal the show from her.
I've been listening to good music, from opera to streetside, for decades now. And I had never heard anything like Plancha or Plomada, by Guastavino. They're simply astounding.
The Cubans come out very well. Their songs are simply irressistible. They own the gift of melody and harmony. Soledad is unforgettable.
But what haunts me the most is Milonga sin palabras. What a piece of art!

Una voz opulenta.......2003-01-31

Denyce Graves es una mezzo de voz carnosa, sensual, evocadora. En este disco de canciones en español y en portugués, la cantante hace lujo de una voz opulenta, muy femenina y de gran pasión. Las canciones están muy bien escogidas y los arreglos son de muy buen gusto. Desde mi perspectiva, la mezzo está más cómoda con el material en español, que resulta ser dominante en el disco, y la dicción es muy clara, lo que es admirable en una cantante de origen e idioma tan separados de la cultura latina. Sin embargo, aunque la dicción es muy clara, la principal falla de esta grabación es también el idioma mismo. Denyce Graves de pronto inicia con un español más que deseable y luego, de pronto, se atropella, dejándo una sensación de insatisfacción en el oyente; pensemos en "Los pájaros perdidos" (uno de los puntos más fuertes del disco) que empieza con una claridad y belleza admirables, que luego, en la parte central de la canción, se pierden cuando la cantante da algunos tropiezos con las palabras. Lo mismo ocurre con la primera pista de "Maria de Buenos Aires": en algunos pasajes la voz es muy clara, pero conforme adquiere fuerza y velocidad, se evidencia el trabajo no resuelto del idioma... pero a esto cabría agregar, a manera de disculpa, que lo mismo ocurre con las cantantes hispanas de ópera...

El disco muestra material conocido y añade algunas canciones prácticamente inéditas (donde se incluye una compuesta para la cantante), y en términos generales, Denyce Graves sale muy bien librada.

Francamente yo recomiendo mucho este disco, más que por otra cosa, por el lujo de escuchar una voz tan opulenta y seductora haciéndose cargo de estas canciones.

Average customer rating: This CD is good. Buy it. Now. El futuro de Divas de Latina THE BEST CD EVER Great Reggaeton i Agree she is the best

Asi Soy Yo Anais Manufacturer: Univision Music Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Indeleble No Es Brujeria Soy Diferente Premonición El Mundo Se Equivoca ASIN: B000ERU83I Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

1. Atrapada
2. Estoy Con El Y Pienso En Ti
3. Lo Que Son Las Cosas
4. Estar Contigo
5. Sexo Sexo
6. No Quiero Sufrir
7. Suelta
8. Como Olvidarte
9. Que Te Pedi
10. Ass El Amor
11. Atrapada
12. Lo Que Son Las Cosas (Reggaeton)
13. Lo Que Son Las Cosas (Duranguense)
14. Lo Que Son Las Cosas (Salsa)
15. Lo Que Son Las Cosas (Techno)
16. Estoy Con El Y Pienso En Ti (Reggaeton)
17. Estoy Con El Y Pienso En Ti (Salsa)

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The talent-reality-show craze hasn't been lost on Latino record execs looking to make another Idol-size splash on U.S. soil--en espanol. Enter Anais, the Bronx-raised, Dominican-born beauty who was crooning in karaoke bars before winning the second season of Univision's Objetivo Fama. Her debut disc, Asi Soy Yo, arrives just shy of a year after her big win, and it packs an impressive punch. It's a lush, something-for-everyone affair, full of tropical, urban and regional rhythms. The omnipresent drone of reggaeton accents several songs ("Atrapada," "Sexo, Sexo," "Suelta"), but Anais proves equally adept at the romantic balladry of such key tracks as "Estoy Con El y Pienso en Ti" and "Estar Contigo." Her deep, creamy voice plays to the drama of each song's lyrics without completely jumping overboard. Smash hit "Lo Que Son Las Cosas" (originally recorded by Ednita Nazario) takes up almost one-third of the album via a slew of mixes: ballad, reggaeton, salsa, and duranguense, featured as a duet with Alacranes Musical. Each works in its own way and proves a nice showcase for Anais' chameleon-like charisma. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

This CD is good. Buy it. Now........2006-08-24

Anais was apparently on the show Objectivo Fama though I never personally saw it I did hear the Reggaeton mix of "Lo Que Son Las Cosas" on the radio. Granted, they did go a bit overboard with the number of remixes to that particular song, there are quite a few songs that I love such as "Atrapada" (I actually prefer the remix on that one as well) and "Suelta". Her slower songs aren't as good but she does have a very strong and unique voice.

Anais era participante del show Objectivo Fama pero no lo ví personalmente. Oí la canción Lo Que Son Las Cosas por la radio. Creo que hay demasiados remixes de Lo Que Son Las Cosas incluidos con el disco pero hay muchas canciones que me encantan como Atrapada y Suelta. Las canciones lentas no son tan buenas pero tiene ella una voz bien fuerte

El futuro de Divas de Latina.......2006-06-14

Finalmente, hay un cantante fuerte en la música latina que representa a personas del color.

Por años nosotros tenemos Celia Cruz, Milly Quezada cantantes como primeros que se han quedado y aceptado internacionalmente.

La generación nueva de cantantes continuará demostrar la expresión musical. Anais para su primer esfuerzo es "outstanding".

Yo no era muy feliz de oír las versiones diferentes de las canciones pero, ella demuestra sus lados musicales diferentes exitosamente. Yo le doy la calificación a causa de las versiones diferentes de las canciones principales.

Ella tiene una voz fuerte que estará en la música latina para el mucho tiempo. No hay comparación a las divas pasadas. Anais permanece verdadero a ella misma. Ella no puede llegar a ser las divas pasadas. Ella ha demostrado ella se queda ella misma y tener éxito.

El CD tiene muchos ritmos de reggaeton que la generación nueva gozará.

Si usted busca las baladas pop, la música pop está allí. Pero Anais es una diva nueva por una generación nueva. La voz y la música están disponibles para todos oyentes.

THE BEST CD EVER.......2006-05-16

Anais is one of the best cingers.
I have seen her since objetivo fama, and she is just great.
Don't listen to people who say this cd is bad because the are just hating.
This cd is just great.

Great Reggaeton.......2006-05-12

I enjoy the reggaton songs on this album, but the ballad songs do absolutely nothing for me. She does have a wonderful strong voice, but to see people comparing her to Christina and Beyonce, sorry, but they were made for ballads and Shakira is in a totally different ballgame herself. You can't compare her style (meaning Shakira) because no one else has her style which is why she is so successful. If you are a reggaton fan, I think you will her songs and I hope she continues to make more albums geared towards that genre of music and upbeat latin. I don't enjoy her voice at all in ballad form.

i Agree she is the best .......2006-05-06

she is a wonderful giel and the has a amazing boys better that beyonce and christina (sorry but it's true) and ednita nazario sucks.

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Yo Soy el Tango: 1941 Anibal Troilo Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sus Primeros Exitos 1935/40, Vol. 1 Bailando Tangos, Valses y Milongas Instrumental Al Compas del Corazon Instrumental, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00022FPQU Release Date: 2004-11-01

Tracks:

1. Yo Soy El Tango
2. Toda Mi Vida
3. Con Toda La Voz Que Tengo
4. El Bulin De La Calle Ayacuho
5. En Esta Tarde Gris
6. Mano Brava
7. Milongueando En El 40
8. Tabernero
9. Una Carta
10. Total Pa' Que Sirvo
11. Cachirulo
12. Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides
13. Cordon De Oro
14. El Cuarteador
15. Guapeando
16. Maragata
17. Pajaro Ciego

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition. Includes a Bonus Multimedia Enhanced Section with Lyrics, Text, Photos, Newspaper Articles and Information Over his Musical Career. Features Francisco Fiorentino.

Average customer rating: Nice The voice of an angel Great CD at any price Pleasant music Accomplished one-woman show

Music of the Spanish Renaissance Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music of the Italian Renaissance Cancionero Musical de Palacio Milán, Narváez: Music for Vihuela Early Venetian Lute Music John Johnson: Lute Music ASIN: B0000013UY Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. Fa-La-La-Lan-Le-Ra
2. Who Has Made You, Juan Pastor
3. Fant
4. I Am The Dark Girl
5. I Am A Mountain Girl
6. Guardame Las Vacas
7. The Moor Leaves Antequera
8. Fant I
9. Fant II
10. Oh Shining Moon
11. Duo De Josquin - Shirley Rumsey/Paul Thompson
12. Pavanilla
13. La Moreda - Shirley Rumsey/Paul Thompson
14. Maiden, You Killed Me
15. Fant VIII - Shirley Rumsey/Paul Thompson
16. On The Morning Of Saint John's Feast
17. Dark Girl Give Me A Kiss - Shirley Rumsey/Paul Thompson
18. Conde Claros
19. The Dark Girl Was Wailing Under The Olive Tree
20. With What Shall I Wash - Shirley Rumsey/Thomas Neitzert
21. Tiento
22. Soneto I
23. Soneto II
24. If The Night Is Dark

Customer Reviews:

Nice.......2007-03-09

Delightful album in a small way. A good companion to her Music of the Italian Renaissance (which I thought had a litle more oomph).

The voice of an angel.......2002-12-21

Just listen to the samples. Shirley Rumsey is truly gifted.

Great CD at any price.......2001-06-04

This is one of my favorite CDs, out of a large collection of early vocal music. Shirley Rumsey has a wonderfully pure and clear voice, which compliments the elegant simplicity of the arrangements (single lute and voice). Certainly, this is not likely to be absolutely true to the original -- some of the more lively songs are still performed in a measured, almost somber tone. Yet this does not take away from the quality of the CD as a whole. There are numerous recordings of many of the same pieces, each with its own merits, and this interpretation is certainly one worth owning -- certainly at this price!

Pleasant music.......2001-02-11

I liked the music, the songs, and the voice. I give it 4 stars because of the slight English accent that the singer has (we're talking about Spanish songs!)

Accomplished one-woman show.......1999-07-11

Shirley Rumsey accompanies her singing with accomplished lute playing, and gives a good cross-section of Spanish renaissance solo pieces. Some of this material will probably be familiar to some listeners from the many programmes of Spanish solo music featuring Montserrat Figueras, and won't be surprised to hear that Rumsey's singing lacks the genuine Spanish feel of Figueras - but then Figueras doesn't accompany herself! This is Rumsey's second disc for Naxos and a companion to her equally good Italian Renaissance disc (Naxos 550615).

While we are on the subject, credit is due to Naxos for making this kind of repertoire available at budget price and anyone who likes this will also enjoy these releases:
(1) Cancionero Musical de Palacio / Wimmer, Ensemble Accentus / Music of the Spanish Court / Audio CD / Released 1996 / Spanish texts and English translations. 553556
(2) Early Music - Sephardic Romances / Wimmer, Ensemble Accentus / Released 1997 / Spanish texts and English translations. 553617
(3) Royal Songbook / Thorby Musica Antiqua London / Recorded 1995 / But be warned - No texts or translations with this one. 553325

In a similar price bracket the Hyperion 'Music from a Palace Songbook' has now been re-released on the Helios label.

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Yo Soy Aquel Raphael Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: 30 Exitos Insuperables Serie De Oro Grandes Exitos: Raphael EP's Originales, Vol. 3 Lo Mejor de Lo Mejor ASIN: B00005MK0M Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Yo Soy Aquel
2. Hablemos De Amor
3. Ave Maria
4. Que Sabe Nadie
5. Digan Lo Que Digan
6. Y Como Es El?
7. Cuando Tu No Estas
8. Mi Gran Noche
9. En Carne Viva
10. La Llorona
11. Provocacion
12. Amame
13. La Cancion Del Tamborilero
14. Balada De La Trompeta
15. A Veces Llegan Cartas
16. Como Yo Te Amo
17. Que Tal Te Va Sin Mi?

Tracks:

1. La Cancion De Trabajo
2. Noche De Ronda
3. Estuve Enamorado
4. Acuarela Del Rio
5. Le Llaman Jesus
6. Aleluya Del Silencio
7. Desde Aquel Dia
8. El Gondolero
9. Tu Nombre Me Lo Callo
10. Payaso
11. Hava Naguila
12. Amor Mio
13. El Golfo
14. A Mi Manera
15. Somos
16. Los Hombres Lloran Tambien
17. Yo Sigo Siendo Aquel
18. Aquarius

Average customer rating: LO MEJOR DE ISABEL PANTOJA,MI IDOLO.

Yo Soy Esta: Mis Mejores Canciones de Amor Isabel Pantoja Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lo Mejor de Lo Mejor Diez Boleros y una Cancion de Amor Sinfonia de La Copla Donde el Corazon Me Lleve Inolvidables RCA: 20 Grandes Exitos ASIN: B00005LN6X Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Se Me Enamora El Alma
2. Hazme Tuya Una Vez Mas
3. Marinero De Luces
4. Cambiar Por Ti
5. Que Se Busquen A Otra
6. Caballo De Rejoneo
7. Que Voy A Hacer Contigo
8. Asi Fue
9. Hoy Quiero Confesarme
10. Feriante
11. Eres Una Mentira
12. Con La Gente Que Me Gusta
13. Hay Dias
14. Virgen Del Rocio
15. Ven A Mi Otra Vez
16. En La Niebla
17. Por Un Beso
18. La Luz Esta En El Sur

Customer Reviews:

LO MEJOR DE ISABEL PANTOJA,MI IDOLO........2003-07-12

LO MEJOR DE ISABEL PANTOJA

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