Salsa Celtica: Great Scottish Latin Adventure [Import]

Editorial Reviews

From Rhythm Magazine
On paper, the idea of blending Celtic reels and jigs with pulsating Latin rhythms seems far-fetched, but to the credit of this hybrid Scottish-Latin American ensemble, they pull it off superbly. Their ground-breaking debut CD, Monstrous Y Demonios, Angels and Lovers, set both Latin and Celtic aficionados on their ears, and the group's concerts in Scotland, Ireland, England and Cuba have been phenomenal. Their new album is equally spirited and tasteful.Like a good recipe, Salsa Celtica's music is about subtleties; the innovative group gingerly melds traditional Irish and earthy Latin chants with sizzling rhythmic grooves. The mid-tempo "Rumba Escocia/Cro Chinn T-Saile" features delectable bagpipe augmentation, while "Milonga for Iona" interweaves Irish folk textures with salsa. The exploratory "Carnoustie" and "Estrellita Celta" test the boundaries of this cross-cultural concoction.

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Salsa Celtica: Great Scottish Latin Adventure
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing Cuban Scotttish Mix of Salsa & more
  • Hot Salsa
Salsa Celtica: Great Scottish Latin Adventure
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Greentrax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TQO5
Release Date: 2004-02-23

Tracks:

  1. Rumba Escocia/Cro Chinn T-Saile
  2. El Portabello Malecon
  3. Milonga For Iona
  4. Yo Mi Voy/Maggie's Pancakes
  5. Flaquita
  6. Fuerte
  7. Vampiras
  8. Carnoustie Albatross
  9. Leonardo Kapanga
  10. Estrellita Celta
  11. El Capitan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Cuban Scotttish Mix of Salsa & more.......2006-03-20

I've seen this band twice live and they are amazing. This CD is a great introduction to their music which beautifully fuses traditional scottish instruments like the bagpipes with cuban rhythmes. You can't sit still.

4 out of 5 stars Hot Salsa.......2001-03-20

This is a very good Salsa album, but any Celtic influences are barely noticable with the exception of a bagpipe lick here and there. Very Cuban in flavor with hot, driving rhythms. (And I know they're not singing in Gaelic.)
Great Scottish Latin Adventure
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Great Scottish Latin Adventure
    Salsa Celtica
    Manufacturer: Musicrama U.S.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Celtic | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000065C6H
    Release Date: 2002-04-09
    Great Scottish Latin Adventure
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Great Scottish Latin Adventure
      Salsa Celtica
      Manufacturer: Green Trax Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0002B6AVK
      Release Date: 2000-07-11

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