Cruzando el Rio

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On their previous releases, Rumba Argelina and Temporal, Radio Tarifa explored the network of musical connections between North Africa and Spain. With this release, they burrow ever deeper into the music, tracing not only the roots of flamenco--check out the foot percussion on "Patas Negras" to hear the Moorish antecedents of a very Spanish sound--but going back as far as the Renaissance with "Si J'ai Perdu Mon Ami," with its rich oboe sound. There's even "Gujo Bushi," a Japanese tune that they make fit into the overall idea. The biggest musical change is the use of electric guitar, which can seem jarring at first. But this is robust music that's lived for centuries on both sides of the Mediterranean, and it can adapt to all manner of ideas--something Radio Tarifa have in abundance with their imaginative arrangements and strong sense of melody. Where the hypnotic senses of Moroccan trance music meet the passion of flamenco, bridging space and time, that's where you'll find Radio Tarifa. --Chris Nickson

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Average customer rating: A North African/Mediterranean flavor unique in style. Great! Captivating, inventive music Music of alternating joy, nostalgia, regret, and hope Can you find the beauty in a flock of honking geese?

Cruzando el Rio Radio Tarifa Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fiebre Temporal Rumba Argelina Barí Vengue ASIN: B00005B51H Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Osu
2. Sin Palabras
3. El Viaje De Lea
4. Ramo Verde
5. La Molinera
6. Cruzando El Rio
7. Patas Negras
8. Gujo Bushi
9. Alab
10. El Quinto
11. Si J'ai Perdu Mon Ami

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On their previous releases, Rumba Argelina and Temporal, Radio Tarifa explored the network of musical connections between North Africa and Spain. With this release, they burrow ever deeper into the music, tracing not only the roots of flamenco--check out the foot percussion on "Patas Negras" to hear the Moorish antecedents of a very Spanish sound--but going back as far as the Renaissance with "Si J'ai Perdu Mon Ami," with its rich oboe sound. There's even "Gujo Bushi," a Japanese tune that they make fit into the overall idea. The biggest musical change is the use of electric guitar, which can seem jarring at first. But this is robust music that's lived for centuries on both sides of the Mediterranean, and it can adapt to all manner of ideas--something Radio Tarifa have in abundance with their imaginative arrangements and strong sense of melody. Where the hypnotic senses of Moroccan trance music meet the passion of flamenco, bridging space and time, that's where you'll find Radio Tarifa. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

A North African/Mediterranean flavor unique in style........2004-08-30

From the opening, buzzing Middle Eastern cut 'Osu', it's obvious CRUZANDO EL RIO provides a North African/Mediterranean flavor unique in style - and not to be missed.
 There's lots of powerful vocals to back up the Middle East influences in Radio Tarifa's CRUZANDO EL RIO: perhaps more notable is the lively dance beats than the lamenting ballads which weave in and out.

Great!.......2004-01-19

If you're into flamenco music in any way, this will be a nice addition to your collection. A bit of flamenco mixed with arabic sounds. Original! Good indeed. actually, very good.

Captivating, inventive music.......2002-09-20

This Spanish trio is one of the most creative and eclectic world music bands of recent vintage, although, admittedly, they do have a bit of a prefab, made-for-NPR-and-Borders sheen to them. On this disc they shy away a bit from the slightly ambient leanings of earlier albums, and delve deeper into the Arabic shrillness of Spain's Moorish heritage. There's also still plenty of crosscultural intersplicing, with hints of Celtic, Asian and African music throughout, as well as an ever-present, ever-clever bit of Appalachian banjo picking and country guitar which pops up from time to time. It's a deftly crafted, seamlessly produced album, which balances gritty traditionalism and modern sleekness with admirable grace. A very accessible version of Arabic music, and an album that can grow on you, quite quickly... check it out!

Music of alternating joy, nostalgia, regret, and hope.......2002-08-28

This is outstanding world music from several traditions: Castillan, Andalusian, Japanese. The instrumentation is quite unique, using a number of traditional instruments from the various cultures.

Music styles include flamenco, and tango. This is the kind of music that you can enjoy without understanding the language. After, it's the sound, not the precise ideas conveyed by mere words, that gives this CD its strength.

I can't compare this with the group's previous CDs since I haven't listened to them. But judging from this one, Radio Tarifa is a group that should please world music lovers. The album is short, at 36 minutes, but definitely recommended.

Can you find the beauty in a flock of honking geese?.......2002-06-24

I can. My wife compares some of the (jarring) honks/squonks on this album to the songs of over-flying Canadians--geese, that is. I found this CD grew on me and overtook the previous RT offerings. My kids love to dance to it. I sing along while washing the dishes--ok, ok, I make up "Spanish-sounding" words--and while driving anywhere. This set of songs is like attending a Latin family reunion: The emotions run high at times, but through it all there's a clear sense of fun and love (for the music). Don't give up on this one 'til you've listened at least a half-dozen times.

Average customer rating:

Cruzando el Rio Radio Tarifa Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DENX6 Release Date: 2001-03-29

Tracks:

1. Osu
2. Sin Palabras
3. Viaje de Lea
4. Ramo Verde
5. Molinera
6. Cruzando el Rio
7. Patas Negras
8. Gujo Bushi
9. Alab
10. Quinto
11. Si J'Ai Perdu Mon Ami

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CRUZANDO EL RIO TAM TAM GO ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000QJBOCS

Product Description

CD # CANCIONES # CANCIONES CANCION ARTISTA 1 1 CD 1 2 1- ESPALDAS MOJADAS 1 3 2- ATRAPADOS EN LA RED 1 4 3- BALAS DE CRISTAL 1 5 4- PIEL SOBRE PIEL 1 6 5- LO QUE SE DA NO SE QUITA 1 7 6- ESTE PAYO 1 8 7- CAER A TUS PIES 1 9 8- PASARAN 1 10 9- CRIMEN PASIONAL 1 11 10- LUCIA DE LOS CARTONES 1 12 11- WE'LL KEEP LAUGHING 1 13 12- EL ONANISTA DE LA CAJA DE SORPRESAS 1 14 13- ATRAPADOS EN LA RED 1 15 14- I COME FOR YOU 1 16 15- I COME FOR YOU 1 17 16- MANUEL RAQUEL 1 18 DVD 01- MANUEL RAQUEL 02- ESPALDAS MOJADAS 03- ESTE PAYO 04- PIEL SOBRE PIEL 05- ATRAPADOS EN LA RED 06- PASARAN 07- EL ONANISTA DE LA CAJA DE SORPRESAS 08- EL ONANISTA DE LA CAJA DE SORPRESAS 09- TU REFUGIO 10- PIEL SOBRE PIEL 11- CONTARLE AL MUNDO ENTERO 12- ATRAPADOS EN LA RED 13- BLANCO Y NEGRO 14- PASARAN 15- LOS BESOS QUE NOS QUEDAN 16- MANUEL RAQUEL 17- ESPALDAS MOJADAS 18- MIS MANOS

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