Loca

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Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira, better known as Simone, is one of the great vocalists in Brazilian popular music the past 25 years. She has an extraordinary instrument--a deep, rich alto voice that exudes sensuality--and knows how to use it, especially in her ballads. She can wring out meaning of a line with a hesitation, the shading of a word, a discreet change in dynamics. Much of this is missing in the unsatisfying Loca, Simone's tribute to Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias. Blame some of it on language. This is her fifth release in Spanish (the 26th overall of her career). She has done great things with lesser songs than "Abrazame" (sung with Rafael Basurto of Trio Los Panchos) or "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida"--but singing in Portuguese. More troubling, the choice of material and the arranging, does not help her. She salvages "Mi Amor," a banal Spanish language version of Stevie Wonder's "My Love," despite the superfluous participation of Mexican singer Daniela Romo. But there is not much she can do with "Hey" or the faux flamenco of "Jurame" and "La Nave del Olvido." Simone is a rare talent and having her sing in Spanish has artistic and commercial merit--but it doesn't mean any concept, any song, any arrangement will do. --Fernando Gonzalez

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Average customer rating: Beautiful music to my ears.....

Isabela Manufacturer: Mopiato Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Charanga | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cafe Noir Tata Masamba Ketukuba Mambo Yo Yo M'Bem di Fora ASIN: B000MM1G4U Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Kasongo Boogaloo
2. Malambo
3. O Casamento (Foi Cancelado)
4. Lollobrigida: Lolo Wa Ngai/Elongi Ya Cherie
5. Habari Yako
6. Serenata Angolana
7. Mentirosa
8. Isabela
9. Prima Donna
10. Papa Na Bana
11. Elbette

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Congo-born, Los Angeles-based singer-composer-bandleader Lemvo has been mixing the guitar-driven form of rumba he heard growing up in his homeland's capital city of Kinshasa, with its Cuban forebears--five-centuries-worth of Spanish melodies mixed with African rhythms--for a very long time. For his fifth album, which is named for his newborn daughter, he has wisely concluded that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The result is a deliriously joyous batch of bold-and-brassy, accordion-laced, percussive, sinfully melodic hip-swingers sung in several languages, but not only in the expected Congolese Lingala dialect, French and Spanish. For example, "Serenata Angolana," with sultry second lead vocals by Cape Verdean star Maria De Barros, is interpreted in Portuguese as a tribute to Lemvo's Angolese grandfather. But "Elebette," while transformed into a slinky bolero, is performed in the original Turkish. If "Malambo," written by the late, great Franco Luambo, and Tino Baroza's '50s-vintage "Lollobigida" constitute a return to the old nabe, "Mentirosa," with its gently propulsive charanga violins and flute, is more redolent of Havana by moonlight. Among the talent on hand, stand-outs include legends like guitarists Papa Noel, Bopol and Huit Kilos, singers Nyboma and Wuta Mayi, and bassist Miguel Yamba, but this is to name only a few. Fans of Africando and Kékélé should definitely snap this one up. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful music to my ears............2007-06-24

I had heard bits and pieces of Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca in the past, but I had never really taken the time to listen to and appreciate their distinctive style(s) and the authentic touch they give to African salsa (Lemvo is from Democratic Republic of the Congo) as well as the other genres they play (boogaloo, son, kizomba, rumba, and bolero, among others). Their style is reminiscent of Africando, another wonderful band made up of a cross-section of very diverse musicians (from Mali and Cuba, just to name a couple of countries). The songs on this album are in Spanish, Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Portuguese, and Turkish [yes, I said Turkish]. Never have so many languages and types of music (and rhythms) melded so beautifully together.

Though, I was really a great fan of salsa music, and enjoyed learning about different styles, that isn't the limit of my musical scope and interest. This album starts out with the style of boogaloo, with "Kasongo Boogaloo." It's peppy and is modelled after the boogaloo music that originated in the Nuyoriquen (New York Puerto Rican) communities. Yet, it sounds different. What makes it so distinctive? Lemvo mixes the languages of Spanish and Lingala together, and the percussion sounds more rootbound to the African origins of Latin music styles we have come to know today. It has a great, earthy and organic feel. I also highly reccomend the beautiful boleros and heavenly ballad featured on the album ("Habari Yako," "Elbette," and "Serenata Angolana"). This album is gorgeous, people. If you haven't heard of Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca up until now, you will be a convert to their musical repertoire after listening to these beautiful songs.

Average customer rating: EL MEJOR DISCO HASTA AHORA! SIMPLY AWESOME!

Mi Vida Loca Jenni Rivera Manufacturer: Fonovisa Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Banda | Latin Music | Styles | Music Corridos | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Te Voy a Mostrar Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida Desatados El Amor Que Nunca Fue Promesas No ASIN: B000NA1ZEC Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Intro: Escuchame
2. Mi Vida Loca
3. Intro: Mi Primer Amor
4. Ahora Que Estuviste Lejos
5. Intro: Look At Me Now
6. Mirame
7. Intro: Nuestro Padre
8. Sangre De Indio
9. Intro: Que Bonito Se Siente
10. La Sopa Del Bebe
11. Intro: La Manutencion
12. Cuanto Te Debo
13. Intro: Equivocada
14. I Will Survive
15. Intro: Mi Madre Y Yo
16. Dejame Vivir
17. Intro: Mis Hermanos Y Yo
18. Hermano Amigo
19. Intro: Yo Era Su Reina
20. Dama Divina
21. Intro: Pimienta Y Especies
22. Inolvidable
23. Intro: Madre Y Padre
24. Sin Capitan
25. Intro: Metamorfosis
26. Mariposa De Barrio
27. Gracias... Mi Gente

Customer Reviews:

EL MEJOR DISCO HASTA AHORA!.......2007-08-02

EN ESTE CD JENNY DA LO MEJOR DE SI TANTO COMO PROFESIONALMENTE COMO EMOCIONALMENTE! NOS OFRECE UNA VARIEDAD D MUSICA Y RITMOS! NOS PLATICA CON CANCIONES Y PEQUENOS INTROS! LO QUE HA SIDO SU VIDA, QUE HA PASADO Y COMO SE SIENTE AHORA. FELICIDADES A JENNY RIVERA POR ESTE SUPER MATERIAL!!

SIMPLY AWESOME!.......2007-05-25

I LOVE THIS CD. JENNI RIVERA ONCE AGAIN PLEASES WITH HER REBEL LYRICS!

Average customer rating: Vida Loca El mejor disco en español de la década de 1990. Vida Loca Sentimientos One of the sweetest sounding pop-jazz album ever heard.

Vida Loca Francisco Cespedes Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Donde Esta la Vida Ay Corazon Con El Permiso De Bola Pedazos de Mi Autorretrato:Okan Eyo (Francisco Cespedes) ASIN: B000006HGE Release Date: 1998-04-14

Tracks:

1. Todo Es Un Misterio
2. Como Si El Destino
3. Vida Loca
4. Remolino
5. Pensar En Ti
6. Tu Por Que
7. Se Me Antoja
8. Que Hago Contigo
9. Morena
10. Vida Vida
11. Senora

Customer Reviews:

Vida Loca.......2001-10-05

Music for Love and peace. We listen to it in the operating room.

El mejor disco en español de la década de 1990........2000-06-23

Desde las bellas composiciones de Pablo Milanés, no había escuchado nada comparable hasta las canciones del Panchito Céspedes. Latinoamericano como soy de nacimiento y crianza, no pude menos que emocinarme al escuchar a este señor por primera vez, lejos de mi país y mi cultura, en España, recién se distribuyó su disco en aquella tierra. Las letras, bellamente preocupadas por la poesía y la rima, exponen el candor y la fuerza sentimental de este compositor enamorado. Su música, fuertemente influida por los ritmos de aquellos boleros con los que crecieron nuestros abuelos, es capás de elevar al más duro corazón hasta alcalzar el climax de un sentimiento puro, pero apasionado, ingenuo, y a la vez gozoso. Es un disco para ser escuchado, disfrutado y vivido de principio a fin e incansablemente, altamente recomendable para todo el que guste de la pureza sentimental y que crea en la fuerza del amor.

Vida Loca.......2000-04-05

I first heard Francisco Cespedes on vacation in Manzanillo Mexico. I just enjoyed the smoothness in his voice. I could have just melted where I sat.

Sentimientos.......2000-01-14

Maravilloso albun el de Pancho,mescla de bolero, jazz,balada,todo con una interpretacion muy propia y original.Es muy interesante la forma de espresar sus sentimientos tanto como compositor que como cantante.LLega de una forma impresionante a los corazones de quien lo escucha.Por ejemplo no pasa un dia sin que yo escuche "Vida Loca".Felicidades y muchos exitos te decea un cubano cantante igual que tu. Ronald Infante.London 13 de enero del 2000

One of the sweetest sounding pop-jazz album ever heard........1999-09-05

I was in Towers Records when the jazz section (beats me why it was played in the jazz section) played the CD. I was amazed by the singer's voice and music. It was so emotional and the music was great. Though I'm Chinese, it did not matter and I hunted for the CD since there were no more copies in Towers. When I got it, it was musical bliss. I've never heard such sweet music sung by such voice. The CD is played every night and before I retire to bed ever since. I'm also using the CD to audition for speakers. First track is my favourite.

Average customer rating: Don't waste your time, this is a must !!!!!!! A must-have for lovers of Congolese or Cuban music! thsi music is full of fire and passion. that cant be matched

Tata Masamba Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Manufacturer: Mopiato Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mambo Yo Yo Sao Salvador Ay Valeria! Isabela Mandali ASIN: B000008S5J Release Date: 2000-12-25

Tracks:

1. Mama Kiyelele
2. Prima Donna (Petit Nzele)
3. Tata Masamba
4. Minha Querida
5. Nono Femineh
6. Africa Havana Paris
7. La Milonga de Ricardo en Cha-cha-cha
8. Yiri Yiri Bon

Album Description

"Tata Masamba" is Salsa music with an African flavor.

Customer Reviews:

Don't waste your time, this is a must !!!!!!!.......2002-01-25

For anybody who loves Salsa or African music. This guy is unbelievable, an African that can sing Salsa better than any South American ! it's impossible ! You better believe it !
This Salsa is also fused with African influences, as many of the songs end in La Rumba Congolaise style, with beautiful guitar playing and melodies.Also his band Makina Loca (Crazy Machine) has a very talented versatile Cuban arranger in Nino Jesus.
Believe me this guy is not real, he is completely unique ! I am still waiting for his next CD !

A must-have for lovers of Congolese or Cuban music!.......1999-10-26

This CD presents a magnificent, seamless blend of dance-able Cuban and Congolese sounds (leaning a little more towards the Cuban on most tracks). From the stellar guitar work of Cameroonian guitarist Louis Wasson to the lively flute work of Nino Jesus Alejandro, this album never ceases to please and amaze. Blazing congas, powerful horns, fantastic guitars, and soulful vocals make this music come alive and will get your feet moving!

thsi music is full of fire and passion. that cant be matched.......1998-10-08

the music that is presented in this amazing cd is filled with a full spectrum of various cultures. Ranging from hot latin beats to african high-life. This multi-cultural cd will most definately appeal to many walks of life. The name of the cd is Tata Masamba. Alone that song will surely go platinum. Ricardo is a multi lingual artist and excells at grasping the attention of the different societies of languages in which he blows his tune. I personally have been honored to have seen this group perform on many occaions. Not only do they sound great but they also put on an amazing and exciting show.

Average customer rating: Where's the oldies??? hello!!! what happened here??? Great songs blech :( Not Missing Much

Mi Vida Loca (1993 Film) Various Artists Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life) Bound By Honor: Music From The Motion Picture American Me: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack] My Family Blood In, Blood Out ASIN: B000001E2S Release Date: 1994-03-08

Tracks:

1. Tales From The Westside - Proper Dos
2. The Good Hit - Funkdoobiest
3. If The Papes Come - A Tribe Called Quest
4. Run, Catch, And Kill - Boss
5. Scandalous - Psycho Realm
6. Crooked Is The Patch - Shootyz Groove
7. Hey D. J. - Lighter Shade Of Brown
8. Weather 4 2 - Tony, Toni, Tone
9. Two Lovers - Lighter Shade Of Brown
10. Suavecito - 4 Corners
11. Girls It Ain't Easy - 4 Corners

Customer Reviews:

Where's the oldies???.......2006-08-20

Out of all of the early '90s, L.A. gangster flicks, this one probably had the best set of Chicano oldie tracks. The movie was laced with them, yet none are on the soundtrack. Kind of a waste.

Sure, you can get those oldies anywhere. But it would be nice to have those songs from this movie on one cd. Again, it was a good sequence they used.

Aside from that; It's okay, I guess, if you're a fan of b-list L.A. Chicano rappers. But, even if you are, you can get better music from their respective albums. LSOB's first CD from '91 was tight. If you have that, then you're really not missing anything by letting the 'Loca' soundtrack pass.

hello!!! what happened here???.......2004-12-23

Ok lets get right to the point veary chingon movie, lots of action good gangster s*** but this!!! I mean wheres the firme musica??? You would think with such a great movie the soundtrack to the movie would be so bueno but it just doesent grab my attention at all. I mean some of the songs are good like the one bye Funkadoobiest and Girls It Aint Easy bye the 4 Corners and the one bye Boss Catch Hit and Run but on these songs they are a different version of the songs not the ones like the way they were in the movie and they left some good songs out for instence, the one So Ruff so Tuff by Zapp and Roger great song!!! but not on there. Well I have them already it's just the point that they left some stuff out. Well... just understand me, in what i'm saying and get somthing else like the Bound By Honor soundtrack. Now thats a good one!!! as for the 1 in rating well you figure it out.

Great songs.......2004-08-25

Okay, I personally only like about three or four songs off this cd. The rest are aight but just not the kinda music I get into easily. The best songs on here are 4 Corners' songs Girls It Ain't Easy & Suavecito and the two tracks by Lighter Shade of Brown. Hey DJ I had heard before I even saw the movie and I loved it. Two Lovers is one cuz I know a lot of guys who have had two women he loved or at least liked a lot n couldn't choose between em. And I myself have been in a position of having two vatos I like a lot and knowin I had to choose. Anyhow, I like the cd, don't regret buyin it but like others have said the score woulda been a good addition to it.

blech :(.......2004-01-22

not a good soundtrack at all. I don't even remember the songs on it cause they weren't good and I only listened to it once. The best part, the score, is not on the soundtrack. But, I recently tracked that down on a CD by John Taylor called Metafour (not available on Amazon for some reason). Get that if you liked the movie

Not Missing Much.......2004-01-14

The movie is the bomb but the soundtrack is not that great. I bought the soundtrack for the song, "Run, Catch & Kill" by female rapper Boss and the version on the soundtrack is not even the same one that was in the movie. Songs such as "Girls It Ain't Easy" and a few other gems could have been left behind. "Suevecito" and "Hey Dj" by Lighter Shade of Brown are okay. What is missing from this soundtrack is the awesome score.

Average customer rating: Awesome Fingers Jimmy Lives Sinti where are you? sinti with jimmy rosenberg It's 2001 and still no new Sinti/Rosenberg!

Sinti Sinti Featuring Jimmy Rosenberg Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The One And Only Caravan Gypsy Guitars Mel Bay L'Esprit Manouche: A Comprehensive Study of Gypsy Jazz Guitar Trio ASIN: B000002BB7 Release Date: 1996-04-02

Tracks:

1. Going To The USA
2. Que Pasa?
3. Dark Eyes (Ojos Negros)
4. The Flintstones
5. Hi, Pat
6. Isn't She Lovely
7. For Wesley
8. Blues For Ike
9. Patchiena
10. My Emotion
11. Chez Moi
12. On My Mind
13. For Hans
14. Fricha
15. Limehouse Blues
16. Caravan
17. Dina

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Fingers.......2002-06-19

Who would have thought that a nice boy named Rosenberg wouldn't be Jewish? (No relation to the Rosenberg Trio who are also quite good). Jimmy's family probably didn't make the best choice in changing their gypsy name to Rosenberg to hide from the Nazis during WWII... but you won't make any mistake in buying this recording. I've had to replace my copy twice so far for various reasons (I think I actually wore one copy out) and would do it again in a hearbeat. Don't throw your guitar down in despair, just try to play half as good as Jimmy and you'll be doing all right (and try to forget that he was almost 16 when he recorded this). These guys would definitely have Django smiling in Le Hot Club in the sky.

Jimmy Lives.......2001-12-29

For those if you looking for more from Sinti, search for Jimmy Rosenberg. There are a few more CDs from him that are more or less available. One reads, "This item usually ships in 1 to 3 months." Maybe he switched to an Inner Mongolian label? It certainly is a wonder why he hasn't yet lived up to the hype he generated as a teenage jazz prodigy.

Sinti where are you?.......2001-11-29

This album is one of the best examples of gypsy/jazz guitar playing I have ever heard. Jimmy Rosenberg has gold in his fingertips.It is too bad that he hasent put out another album. Jimmy where are you? we are all waiting to here whats next.I was not familiar with this style of music until a cousin gave me this album on tape. I haave since worn that tape out and cant wait to get it on c.d..Dont even stop to think about buying this album.......Just do it.It will be the best purchase you have made to date.

sinti with jimmy rosenberg.......2001-08-27

This cd is a must for any musician especially guitar players who are into the style of django rheinhardt-but it is much more then that. The virtuosity of Jimmy Rosenberg at only age 16 is only believed when heard. Rosenburg is best gypsy guitarist alive. Listen to this if you want to hear someone take you to a new level of sound and guitar ability.

It's 2001 and still no new Sinti/Rosenberg!.......2001-08-08

The reviews below nail it. The musical virtuosity, warmth, playfulness and otherworldly beauty of Sinti's recording are all here. This disc held tremendous promise to music fans everywhere that the spirit of Django lived on but it has been awfully quite ever since. Undoubtedly, Sony dropped them after they failed to become the next Gypsy Kings. Jimmy where are you!?!?!?!?! If you don't own it, and you have even the slightest interest, snap it up now!

Average customer rating: Quite simply magic, astounding, wonderful ! Upbeat but overproduced FANTASTIC! Afro-Cuban music with el espiritu de la pantera! From Africa to Havana to Paris...

Mambo Yo Yo Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tata Masamba Sao Salvador Ay Valeria! Isabela African Salsa ASIN: B0000064WV Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Mambo Yo Yo
2. Rinkinkaya
3. Aquella Bendita Foto
4. El De La Rumba Soy Yo (Afrika Mokili Mobimba)
5. El Aguacero
6. Bilolo
7. No Me Enganes Mas
8. Mujer Divina
9. Africa Havana Paris
10. Manuela

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Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca's second outing echoes their reputation as one smoking live band. Congolese born, but schooled in Cuban music from an early age, Lemvo explores his two loves, Zairean Soukous and Cuban Son Montuno, creating an original blend aimed right in the middle. Singing in Lingala, Kikongo, and Spanish, and backed by a band with arrangements leaning towards Cuba, Lemvo's rich African baritone leads through a succession of songs rich in both cultures. The title track refers to the African "mambo" meaning trouble, event, or gathering. You'll be dancing the mambo all through this hard-swinging release full of delights for both Latin and African aficionados. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

Quite simply magic, astounding, wonderful !.......2002-07-23

I think many of these reveiws are very subjective, however I hope this is a fair reveiw, that's my intention.
Ricardo Lemvo is a breath of fresh air in music, his music is so interesting because, although it is obviously Salsa, his African background, seeps through in both his singing and also the content of the music.
He really brings together a wonderful marriage of Salsa, and African music. This is particularly interesting because in the Congo he would have been brought up in a style of music called La Rumba Congolaise, which was heavily South American flavoured, and it is fascinating that he is now exporting part of this 'Rumba' back into South American music !
He sings from the heart, but it is a joyful melodic singing, his songs are uplifting, he makes you feel good, you feel happy when you listen to his music.
You can not beleive that he is from the Congo in Africa, because his Salsa, is very Cuban in style, however once you know that he is African, it becomes very obvious in his music.
I am from Britain and have been brought up on a diet of pop and rock, my favourites were Jimmi Hendricks, Led Zepplin, Peter Gabriel e.t.c.
Ricardo Lemvo is the equal of any of them, he is a great.
I have been fortunate enough to have seen Youssou N'dour in concert, and now my biggest ambition is to see Ricardo Lemvo.
Ricardo when's the next album coming out ?
When are you coming to Britain ?

Upbeat but overproduced.......2001-02-10

I love the mix of Cuban and African rhythms and styles and the music is upbeat throughout, so that's why I rated it fairly highly. It would make good background party music.

However, the CD doesn't compel me to get up and dance. It just doesn't have enough energy or spunk. I think the CD is overproduced, so these guys don't feel like they are having as much fun as they should be!

FANTASTIC!.......1999-05-24

Great show at the Conga Room in Los Angeles, Sunday 5.23.99. This is my entry to win an autographed CD. hope I'm one of the 10.

Afro-Cuban music with el espiritu de la pantera!.......1999-04-10

Ricardo Lemvo, a Congolese musician who sings in Spanish with an African flare, successfully achieves some truly great Afro-Cuban music with Makina Loca. I picked this up in Puerto Rico, where I was told it's all the rage in Cuba. The first two tracks are the most fun.

From Africa to Havana to Paris..........1999-02-27

The beauty of Latin music comes from the blend, the mixture of African rhythms and European melodies, seasoned with just a bit of indigenous New World influences and Middle Eastern tones. Originating in the Caribbean, Latin music spread via migration to New York where it became Salsa and via trade to West Africa where it became Soukous.

Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca join Salsa and Soukous into a musical stew which takes Latin music to a new place. African musicians have been playing Cuban based music for decades, first staying quite close to the form, then substituting electric guitars for horns to develop Congolese Rumba and Soukous. Some, like Africando, have come back to the Cuban style, but it is really just copying, ala Linda Ronstadt's "Frenesi", faithful reproductions of the Cuban sound with little innovation. Lemvo and his band, now based in Los Angeles, play something new and unique, a music which has travelled back and forth across the Atlantic several times, accumulating lots of innovation on its way.

The music on "Mambo Yo Yo" can be characterized as mainly Cuban-style son montuno with trumpets (sometimes muted giving that "tropical moonlight" sound), driving piano, even a tres on many numbers. But then we hear the trap drums, the characteristic Congolese electric guitar runs and the occasional Kikongo and Lingala lyrics all of which combine to give us music which is interesting, entertaining, infectiously happy, good natured. Lemvo's personal touch reflects a lifelong love of Cuban music by someone who grew up in modern Africa and the musical melting pot of the US. The international band members (besides Lemvo, the musicians hail from the US, Mexico, Cuba, South America and the Netherlands) led by musical director Niño Jesús Pérez complement each other well on this album which will make you want to find out more about Salsa and about Soukous...but not until you're done dancing!

Average customer rating: René Marino Rivero

Bandoneon Pure: Dances of Uruguay Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Uruguay | South & Central America | 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 General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001DLF Release Date: 1993-11-18

Tracks:

1. Il Choclo
2. Mirinaque
3. Corazon De Oro
4. Mate Amargo
5. Camino Al Don
6. Nilonga De Mis Amores
7. Sentimiento Gaucho
8. La Punalada
9. La Loca De Amor
10. Polca De Zamora
11. Gaucho De Florida
12. Maxixa
13. El Pericon
14. Sacate La Caretita
15. Vieja Morena
16. Norma
17. Las Margaritas
18. Los Ejes De Mi Carreta
19. Canaro En Paris
20. Milonga Que Peina Canas
21. Desde El Alma
22. Polca De Bordales
23. Taquito Militar
24. Baile De Los Morenos
25. El Choclo

Album Description

Rivero has played the bandoneon, or square-headed accordion, since he was a child. Now an internationally known master, he performs 24 traditional Uruguayan dance pieces here in the transparent and natural style he prefers, without electronic modification. 25 tracks recorded in 1991; includes an 80-page booklet.

"Rivero offers a soulful rendition...as pure in spirit as in sound." - Rhythm Music

Desde que era un niño, Rivero ha tocado el bandoneón, ese acordeón de cabeza hexagonal tan apreciado en el cono sur. Ahora, siendo un reconocido maestro del instrumento a nivel internacional, nos presenta 24 danzas tradicionales interpretadas aquí en el su acostumbrado estilo, transparente y natural, sin ninguna modificación electrónica. Los 25 cortes de este CD fueron grabados en 1991; incluye un cuadernillo de 80 páginas.

Customer Reviews:

René Marino Rivero.......2004-03-05

This is a very good CD performed by a first-rate bandoneon player and excellent musician and scholar. This uruguayan bandoneon player has traveled around the world with his wonderful interpretations and this CD is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Marino Rivero's art and to learn about uruguayan music as well as to listen to his special instrument which was acquired in 1930 and maintainted exactly as it came from the factory in Germany.

I attended one of Marino Rivero's recitals in Punta del Este, Uruguay and whether interpreting Bach or a piece of uruguayan tango, he always shows off as a first- rate artist. All his CDs are highly recommendable.

B Deffenbaugh
Phoenix-Glendale, AZ

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Fiesta Loca - Vol. 1 Caifanes , Ruben Vela , Los Flamers , and Los 8 De Colombia Manufacturer: Caiman Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000G0XO Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. LA NEGRA TOMASA - Caifanes
2. EL COCO RAYADO - Ruben Vela
3. JUANA LA CUBANA - Los Flamers
4. POR CUANTO ME LO DA - Los 8 De Colombia
5. LA POLLERA COLORA - SONORA CALIENTE
6. MI CU CU - Tropirollo
7. TRI TRIQUI TRITRACA - Los 8 De Colombia
8. SOPA DE CARACOL - Banda Blanca
9. MAMBO LUPITA - GRUPO EL MEXICANO
10. CAMARON PELAO - Los Flamers
11. EL VENAO - Banda Rugido
12. BANANA - Banda Blanca

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Yo Se Que Te Acordaras "20 Aniversario Vol 2" LOS SOLITARIOS, LOS TERRICOLAS, LOS CHICANOS, LOS ANGELES NEGROS, LOS CUATRO SOLES, LOS STRWCK, LOS BABYS. LOS PULPOS, LOS YAKI, LA TROPA LOCA, LA REVOLUCION DE EMILIANO ZAPATA, LOS MUECAS, LOS ASTROS. LOS HERMANOS PRADO LOS BRIOS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NSHJMG

Salsa Music:

1. Loco, Loco
2. Los Grandes de la Musica
3. Lua de Mel Como O Diabo Gosta
4. Marinero De Luces
5. Mestizo
6. Mi Estrella
7. Music from and Inspired by Mucha Lucha [Soundtrack]
8. No Llores Mas
9. No Mas Peleas
10. No Me Descubras

Salsa Music

salsa music

Salsa Music

You're So Right for Me [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

Classical Chillout Gold [Import]

De L'accordeoniste a Milord [Import]

Music CD: Man Ray [Limited Edition] [Import]

Elvis Inspirational 2CD Set (Karaoke)

En Vivo, Vol. 1 [Live]

Divine Discontent

Caruso: Verdi Recordings Vol.1

Delicious

Billboard Latin Music Awards 2004

Dirty Sticky Floors [CD-single] [Import]

Daylight [Extra tracks] [Import]

Ekspozicija Dve: Sindustry

Beyond All the Limits

Six Pieces of Silver