Eva! Leyenda Peruana

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Susana Baca is usually the first Peruvian singer that comes to mind for many North Americans, but Baca's popularity in her homeland is actually surpassed by singer Eva Ayllon. Performing since the late 1970s, Ayllon fills 30,000 seat arenas and records platinum-selling records at home. The singer has toured the U.S., but never with the calling card of a domestic album. Now Ayllon has Eva! Leyenda Peruana to rectify the matter. Whereas Baca's voice is delicate and lilting with wisps of jazz, Ayllon is fiery and earthy as she sings in Spanish. Her music is mostly made up of traditional lando, festejo, and vals that come out of the Afro-Peruvian tradition, punctuated by the music's signatory box-shaped cajon drum as well as congas, acoustic guitar and piano. Highlights include the easy swinging vals "Para Que," the playful festejo "Jolgrio de Eva" and the Spanish-flavored tondero "La Herida Oscura." This is a true find amidst the South American music diaspora. -- Tad Hendrickson

Eva! Leyenda Peruana,Eva Ayllon,Times Square Records,Afro Peruvian,Int'l & World Music,Latin,World Beat

Average customer rating: About time ... Passionate, beautiful music emotionally charged intensely graceful Eva is the best Peruvian female singer Amazing Com;plex Vocals

Eva! Leyenda Peruana Eva Ayllon Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Valses Peruanos Eternos Latinoamericana A Tiempo The Rough Guide to Afro Peru Lamento Negro ASIN: B0002O06P8 Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Negra Presuntuosa
2. Inga
3. Para Que
4. La Danza Clara
5. Raices Del Festejo-Le A Papa
6. La Herida Oscura
7. Cuando Llora Mi Guitarra
8. Cardo O Cenza
9. Jolgorio De Eva
10. Siempre Te Amare
11. Contigo Y Sin Ti
12. Dolor Y Odio
13. Cuando Llegue La Hora
14. Que Somos Amantes

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Susana Baca is usually the first Peruvian singer that comes to mind for many North Americans, but Baca's popularity in her homeland is actually surpassed by singer Eva Ayllon. Performing since the late 1970s, Ayllon fills 30,000 seat arenas and records platinum-selling records at home. The singer has toured the U.S., but never with the calling card of a domestic album. Now Ayllon has Eva! Leyenda Peruana to rectify the matter. Whereas Baca's voice is delicate and lilting with wisps of jazz, Ayllon is fiery and earthy as she sings in Spanish. Her music is mostly made up of traditional lando, festejo, and vals that come out of the Afro-Peruvian tradition, punctuated by the music's signatory box-shaped cajon drum as well as congas, acoustic guitar and piano. Highlights include the easy swinging vals "Para Que," the playful festejo "Jolgrio de Eva" and the Spanish-flavored tondero "La Herida Oscura." This is a true find amidst the South American music diaspora. -- Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

About time ..........2006-05-28

About time there was an American (excuse me, US) release of Eva Ayllon. Her sound is like some new branch of latin jazz that I discovered years ago. I was a fan the first time I listened. She has a strong voice which her band backs with some incredible rhythms. I've got this album (and another one from her) on my iPod and won't be taking it off any time soon.

Passionate, beautiful music .......2006-05-06

Eva Ayllon is known as the "golden voice of Peru" for a reason! She is a powerful, passionate singer, with a beautiful voice, singing spectacular music. The songs on this CD range from joyful traditional afro-peruvian songs (including the popular "Le Dije a Papa" and "Inga"), to heartbreaking "valses", including some songs by the unforgettable Chabuca Granda.
It's an obvious choice for Peruvians, and I'm thrilled she's finally being introduced to World Music fans elsewhere!

emotionally charged intensely graceful.......2006-03-17

when you are part of the nostalgia of being an emigrant this music grows intensely in our hearts the mastery found in this production is unequivalent the best of all is the styles of lando and vals , the salsa number is bright but salsa is not where is at, great for Eva Ayllon and the magnificent ensemble this is a legend!

Eva is the best Peruvian female singer.......2005-03-23

I am a Peruvian who lives in Lima so I can say Eva Ayllon is the real idol of Peruvian music. Her voice is similar to that of the Brazilian singer Alcione, very strong and clear and very beautiful. The songs included in this album are just a few of the great number of hits she has had in Peru. She has a lot of CDs here and several DVDs. Try this one and I am sure Amazon will start receiving pressure to market more products of this great Peruvian singer.

Amazing Com;plex Vocals.......2004-11-18

Eva Ayllon's vocals are nothing short of amazing: her songs focus on the coastal plains of Lima, she can sing the lando, festejo, and val styles with equal fervor, and the range of influences varies from Andean to African - with everything in between.
 Ayllon specializes in complex syncopated beats and interactions between voice and instrumentals - an almost jazzy background offers uniquely Peruvian embellishments and a recording replete with dance beats from Caribbean influences.

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