The World of Mariachi [Import]

Product Description
Traditional Mexican Mariachi Music. Includes Los Gallos De Oro, Gilberto Lazaro Gaona, Antonio Bribiesca, Juan Jose Alvarez, Los Broncos De Reynosa and Many More.

The World of Mariachi,Mariachi,Zyx Records,Int'l & World Music,Latin,Mariachi,Mexico,Pop

Average customer rating: Endless talent, humor(!), peerless voice A Superb Sound, Filled With Passion And Soul! Another great offering Lovely Lila!!! From Latin standard to modern vocals

Una Sangre (One Blood) Lila Downs Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Afro Brazilian | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Sandunga La Cantina Border (La Linea) Tree of Life La Llorona ASIN: B00023GFT0 Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Viborita
2. Dignificada
3. Cielo Rojo
4. La Bamba
5. One Blood
6. Malinche
7. Tiringini Tsitsiki
8. La Cucaracha
9. Mother Jones
10. Paloma Negra
11. Brown Paper People
12. Una Sangre
13. Yahahuari Nin

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There's no doubt that singer Lila Downs' profile is on the rise after her appearance in the film Frida and on the accompanying soundtrack, which led to a performance at the 2003 Academy Awards. The dividing lines between cultures and classes are major themes throughout the Mexican-American singer's decade-long career; but whereas 2001's Border is more angry about the disparities, One Blood: Una Sangre is more inclusive, if only for the hopeful note of unity sounded in the English-language version of the title cut (the album has two distinctly different readings of the song sung, respectively, in English and Spanish). While much of the cumbia-based, genre-breaking material here is original, Downs and her band completely revamp two covers: Ritchie Valens classic "La Bamba" features techno beats and African drumming; the folk song "La Cucaracha" opens with wailing guitar before settling into a gentle reggae groove. Stylistically restless and lyrically didactic, One Blood: Una Sangre is as ambitious as it is beautiful. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Endless talent, humor(!), peerless voice.......2006-02-04

It does not happen very often that one can hear a forty year old classic in a new cover version, and it is as if you hear that song all new and all over again. Especially, I had always thought that Chavela Vargas' version of Paloma Negra would remain the "gold standard", but when I listened to Lila Down's version here, ohh boy was I wrong, and ohh boy was I blown away! She plays with her talent, she jiggles with her incredible musical possibilities. Where other artists put a lot of effort into a single interpretation, where you see they work hard, Lila Downs seems just like a child that opens a big box of candies and asks: "What type of magic do I feel like doing next?"

All the other songs range from the great (Cjelo Rojo, Tirineni Tsitsiki) to the curious (Mother Jones) and to the original (covers of La Cucaracha and La Bamba), but Lila's Paloma Negra shines as the jewel and showpiece of this CD. If Chavela Vargas' version was the "classic", now it seems more like the pedestrian version to me. And don't get me wrong: I still think it was in itself an incredible performance. But if you want the overdrive, listen to the Lila Downs. Her's is so full of vioce and class, it will blow your mind away! Only in a song like this can it show, where the true genius of an artist really lies.

Let's hope there will be many more showpieces for Lila's endless talent and peerless voice to come!

A Superb Sound, Filled With Passion And Soul!.......2005-07-05

I first heard Lila Downs' sultry, smokey voice in the film "Frida." The movie's entire soundtrack is extraordinary, and I still listen to the CD frequently. Fortunately Ms. Downs has come out with four albums since then, because I love the passion and soul she puts into her music. "Una Sangre" is her latest offering. And it is an eclectic, outstanding mix, based on her multicultural artistic vision!

Lila Downs is a Mexican-American vocalist, with a Scottish-American father, and a Mixteca mother. She grew up in both the Mexican state of Oaxaca and in Minnesota, USA, bi-lingual and bi-cultural. Lila received formal voice training in Mexico and in the States, and performs her own compositions, as well as tapping into the rich indigenous music from the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, and Nahautl cultures. Her variegated sound is a real fusion of Mexican folk songs, rich American blues and jazz, along with some pop, mixed in with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms. I occasionally hear some gospel in there also. It is really difficult to pigeonhole her music and interpretations into a genre. This is a good thing! She is totally original.

"Viborita (Little Snake)," leads off with a fantastic driving Afro-Latino beat sustained by a fleet bass drum, with call-and-response vocals. It is very reminiscent of coastal music from Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean - similar influences, right? The poignant "Dignificada," comes right afterward, and really gives the artist an opportunity to show-off her versatility with this slow sensual bolero. "Cielo Rojo," (Red Sky), is an excellent cut, one of my favorites - a sort of Mexican flamenco with 3 very different guitars at work here. It's gypsy-like, with soaring vocals and Lila, at times, trilling a falsetto high in the back of her throat.

"Bamba" is her take on the 200+ year-old song that Ritchie Valens made famous outside of Mexico, and her version of "La Cucaracha" is a fabulous 'cumbia', which some folks mistakenly call reggae. Reggae, which I really like, is totally different. The cumbia is a Colombian folk dance and music, which originated among African slave populations on the country's Atlantic coast. It is popular in areas of Mexico and Latin America. Extremely sensual, the music is often classified as "salsa, played in 4/4 time with a heavy beat one and accentuated beats three and four, giving a loping rolling rhythm similar to 'riding a horse.'" Anyway, this version of "Cucaracha," which usually has political lyrics, is certainly the most unusual I have heard.

"Tiringue Tsitsiki" (Flower of Marigold), is beautiful and sweet. Lila harmonizes with herself with minimal accompaniment here. While Malinche, with Downs' deep-toned voice and powerful delivery is bold, with lots of percussion - snare drums, maracas, and harp. "Paloma Negra" is traditional Mexican, with a fresh touch. "Mother Jones," performed in English, is pure blues. "One Blood," and "Brown Paper People" are also sung in English.

Lila's husband, Paul Cohen, is the musical director and saxophonist. He has brought together an excellent, international group of instrumentalists who come from the US, Mexico (string-multi-instrumentalist, Celso Duarte), Cuba (bassist, Junior Terry Cabrera), Chile (drummer/percussionist, Yayo), and Brazil (guitarist, Guilherme Monteiro). Mexican and American guitarists Ernesto Anaya and Marvin Sewell, make guest appearances, as does the renowned Japanese percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.

This is a wonderful CD! Lila Downs is a unique artist - simply superb! Highly recommended!
JANA

Another great offering.......2005-06-16

On this Lila Downs fourth or fifth CD if you count the rerelease (with additional tracks)of "Sandunga" finds her even deeper and more comfortable in her binational soul. Revealing her bicultural identity by the light of the moon , much like a leopard in a starless night jungle, her vocals pounce on your soul, invading and capturing your innermost feelings. There is a certain maturity to her latest work that reveals an accomplished artist, one who has travelled the globe and still comes back to her roots. There are no less than five traditional songs that have been given the Lila Downs treatment to retain their folkloric roots but with an edge, the Lila Downs edge. Even the songs that are originals have that feeling of traditional folkloric music because of fine production and musicianship. Although Lila is the star, credit must be given to the tight band that hails from different lands and whose flags make them like a U.N. delegation. Of course, it goes without mentioning that Lila's "amorcito" Paul Cohen does a wonderful job arranging and producing the various melodies for a tight cohesive sound. If you are new to Lila you may feel the disc lacks continuity but this is who Lila is. She is a multitalented artist whose voice is like a contortionist, bending ,dipping and weaving between genres in her unimitable style. To say she is unique is an understatement. Whether she sings in husky tones, soft whispers, lingering, escalating ,suddenly diving operatic high notes or any style Lila chooses , she is fantastic. Listening to her gives me chills today just like the first time I heard her back in 1999 . The haunting melodies stay with you long after the disc stops playing. I've been listening to this disc for about a year now and never seem to get tired of it. I only put it away , off my multi-disc rotation to give others a chance but I always come back to her. She can sing avariety of styles, many are featured here and they are all really good. Obviously she could do just a jazz album, as is evident on her English version of "One Blood" where she sounds like like a sultry, throaty , Latina, Sade. Her talent is boundless. She has been compared to Chavela Vargas but really there is no comparison, there is Lila and then there is Lila. It is her style, her persona, her music that creates the magic. Some of the more traditional songs that have received the Lila treatment are the mystical "Cielo Rojo," "La Cucaracha," La Bamba," and "Paloma Negra" come to new life like antiques recently brought out of the cabinet to be proudly displayed at the table. Although I like very much the traditonal songs featured on this disc I am also drawn to "Dignificada" which has a slight reggae back beat, "Malinche" which explores the Mexican godmother cursed by some but that belongs to all of us who have Mexican heritage, the bluesy , rootsy sung in English "Mother Jones," the call to musical arms Paul Cohen sax introduction on the Arabic sounding "Brown Paper People" with it's hip-hop inflected vocals adding further worldly textures and both Spanish and English versions of "One Blood/ Una Sangre" solidify the bilingual/binational nature of this disc. Lila is like a fine glass of wine or aged anejo Tequila that resonates with the various nuances and influences of the earth and climate, creating an experience to be savored and to reflect upon. She is not a person who fits into the flavor of the day pop- variety-disposible-icons that flood the music market today. This is a true artist who reflects what many people only feel and cannot express. This is another in a succesive line of great Lila Downs albums to be experienced. As others have stated, check her out live too. I've seen her three times and her shows are incredible. You need this CD in your collection, your soul will never be the same.

Lovely Lila!!!.......2005-01-31

Lila Downs is by far the most amazing vocalist of our time. I have all her CD's and can't wait until the next. Her music and live shows are inspiring and moving. She's a Latina who keeps it real and is proud of who she is, where she comes from and where she's been. I had the honor of meeting her and her inner beauty surely compliments her outer beauty. Her talent is moving, and her humility inspiring. I recommend this CD 100% as well as all her others. Hear it for yourself... and catch her live performances when she's in your town!

From Latin standard to modern vocals.......2004-11-18

UNA SANGRE/ONE BLOOD is perhaps the most startlingly contemporary. 'Viborita' opens with pounding drum beats, choral quality, and a beat that is contemporary in style.
 Downs' vocals have moved from Latin standard to modern in UNA SANGRE, without losing any power.

Average customer rating: Great Mariachi Music Complete with book and translations! Mariachi Perfection Simply the best of the best Simply the best of the best

Mariachi Cobre Mariachi Cobre Manufacturer: Kuckuck Schallplatten ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Este Es Mi Mariachi XXV Aniversario Viva El Mariachi! The Best of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: Ultimate Collection Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo ASIN: B0000018XP Release Date: 1992-11-03

Tracks:

1. El Gavilan
2. Paloma Negra
3. El Balaju
4. El Pastor
5. Guadalajara
6. Acuarela Potosina (San Luis Potosi)
7. Arriba Pichataro
8. Popurri Miguel Aceves Mejia
9. El Pasajero
10. Granada
11. En Mi Viejo San Juan
12. El Fuereno
13. Tu Nombre Me Sabe A Hierba
14. Amorcito Corazon
15. La Boda De Luis Alonzo
16. El Corrido De Monterrey
17. Esta Tarde Vi Llover
18. Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra

Album Description

Forget any mariachi recordings you have ever heard before! Mariachi Cobre is a whole new generation of this traditional Mexican folk music and it will leave you exhilarated. This may be the first time you have ever listened to extremely talented mariachi musicians recorded by the latest digital techniques. The sound is tight and crisp, with every emotional nuance shining through, from joy and love to despair. Trumpets, guitars, violins, and exceptional vocalists combine to produce music that is both strong and sensitive.

You may never have seen such annotation like this before, either. A thirty-page booklet explains the background of mariachi music and contains all the lyrics in both English and Spanish. Mariachi Cobre will appeal to listeners who have enjoyed this type of music for years and to world music fans who are searching for new doors to open their musical horizon.

The pieces on Mariachi Cobre cover a spectrum of traditional Hispanic music. Most come from a Mexican heritage, but there are also selections from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain. This release will truly touch the hearts of listeners worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

Great Mariachi Music.......2006-03-04

Mariachi Cobre provides a great cross section of mariachi songs which will enhance your listening pleasure. It is a great addition to any collection of Mexican music. One of my favorites is "El Pastor" because of its range in vocal and instrumental presentations. Anyone who likes mariachi music will not be disappointed with this album.

Complete with book and translations!.......2005-12-31

A great enhancement to this vivid mariachi CD is that an attractive booklet comes with it. Included is a short history on the mariachi, the evolution of the instruments and info on Mariachi Cobre. According to the booklet, this world class group has performed for former President Ronald Regan's inauguration in 1984. This material is in Spanish and English.

Song Translations
What a treat to have the English translations along with the Spanish lyrics! And the font is big enough to read well.

This group is vivid! The many sounds of the mariachi instruments are present. The voices are varying, pure, rich and loud. Often times, the voices sound of a chorus, while the music is orchestral.

"Guadalajara" which often is strong on the trumpet, features the strumming of strings. It's unique. There is a lot of music I had not heard before. This is entertaining!....MzRizz

Mariachi Perfection.......2005-11-15

Mariachi Cobre are a talented assembly of musicians - Other than Mariachi Vargas I can't think of any Mariachi band more accomplished. Their performances are full of fire and passion and virtuosity. All of their recordings are national treasures (They are essentially THE American Mariachi), and this is their masterpiece.

There are many highlights among the generous 18 tracks, but I have to single out "El Balaju" - in years of loving Mariachi music I have not come across a better performance. Good Mariachi music is instantly identified by the complex rhythms laid down by the guitarrons and strings, the beautiful lines on the violins and the brassy pronouncements from the trumpets, but especially by the fiery vocals. There is nothing that drives from my ears to my marrow more certainly than a skillfully rendered Mariachi chorus from a group of beautifully harmonized voices. "El Balaju" combines all of these elements in a way that is astonishing. I challenge anyone to listen to it remaining stationary. The many other recordings mix slow ballads with up-tempo raucous romps, complex instrumentals with beautiful vocals. The only thing better than listening to this recording is listening to Mariachi Cobre in person - preferably with margarita in hand! Esto es muy bueno!

Simply the best of the best.......2003-07-13

If you know good music, then this CD is a must for your collection. I have followed mariachi music since childhood and over the years have come to appreciate the finer things in life. I have to tell you Mariachi Cobres interpretation of the son de mariachi is simply the best. Great vocals, great music, great listening.

Simply the best of the best.......2003-07-13

If you know good music, then this CD is a must for your collection. I have followed mariachi music since childhood and over the years have come to appreciate the finer things in life. I have to tell you Mariachi Cobres interpretation of the son de mariachi is simply the best. Great vocals, great music, great listening.

Average customer rating: Excellent purchase Viva el Mariachi! Quintessential An extra treat comes with this CD! Mariachi Los Camperos-Outstanding

Viva El Mariachi! Nati Cano's Mariachi Los Camperos Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo Llegaron los Camperos: Concert Favorites of Nati Cano Mariachi from Mexico Mariachi Cobre Mariachi: Folklore de Mexico ASIN: B00006BXKB Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

1. The Muleteers
2. San Miguel El Alto
3. It Was Easy For Me
4. The Little Pleasure
5. The Gem
6. The Man From Autlan
7. Black Dove
8. Green Eyes
9. The Trees Of The Ravine
10. The Woman From Malaga
11. The Virgin Of Talpa
12. You Say You Are Going Away
13. Blind Love
14. The Goldfinch
15. Tequila With Lime
16. Between Sigh And Sigh
17. The Man From Cihuatlan

Customer Reviews:

Excellent purchase.......2006-07-31

Los Camperos better than ever and all songs benefit from a remarkable take.

Viva el Mariachi!.......2006-06-14

AWSOME! The music, voices are wonderful. This recording offers a terrific variety of Mariachi music, vocals are all pleasant to the ear. All instruments are a delight to hear. I am pleased at this purchase, I never heard before. BUT I have heard Los Camperos before with Linda Ronstadt. She certainly chose the BEST!

Quintessential.......2005-01-05

I have to admit, this CD won me over....it is better than any Mariachi Vargas CD I own. I was particularly impressed by:

1) Great Rhythmic Diversity
2) Three Part Vocal Harmonies on Boleros
3) The integrity of improvised Fiddling on Huapangos
4) Frantic pace on the syncopated Sones Jalisciences

An extra treat comes with this CD!.......2004-07-23

Under normal conditions, to find linear notes or info about the mariachi and its musicians is rare! Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, a Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, is a non-profit record label and its mission is to "reconnect people through music" by offering greater access to the musical heritage. Here, a special treat includes a 30-page booklet!

What is fascinating is the story of Los Angeles mariachi band Nati Cano's Mariachi Los Camperos and is primarily based on interviews with Nati Cano in 1999. Cano born in 1933 grew up in Mexico and at 6 years old, he learned the vihuela, the violin. And at 8 years old, was playing professionally in the cantinas with his father and grandfather.

There was a time that mariachi music wasn't always received well in the very early days. Cano recalls a painful experience upon entering the cantinas, a sign that read "no women, men in uniform, beggars, street vendors, mariachis and dogs NOT allowed.

He shares wonderful stories about his start, the music, traditions, musicians, and more. Furthermore, the music is wonderful! The pure rich sound of mariachi is excellent! I always like some traditional classics and yet I am always introduced to many songs I hadn't heard of. This is refreshing! MzRizz.

Mariachi Los Camperos-Outstanding.......2004-02-16

Having the pleasure of hearing Mariachi Los Camperos at La Fonda in Los Angeles has to be one of the best experiences for a mariachi lover like me. Not being able to be there everyday, I have Viva El Mariachi to hear them at home. This CD should be a must have of every mariachi aficionado. I love all the songs and the way they perform. It is just too bad that there are no more of their cd's available. I fully recommend it.

Average customer rating: Latin-American maestros at their very best Exquisite Performance beautiful mexican music

Latin American Classics, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | 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 CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Carlos Chávez: The Complete Symphonies Silvestre Revueltas: Centennial Anthology 1899-1999 Revueltas: Orchestral Music Latin American Fiesta Latin American Classics [Australia] ASIN: B0000013Z5 Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

1. Huapango
2. Sensemaya
3. Estrellita
4. Vals Poetico
5. El Trenecito (Bachiana Brasileira No. 2)
6. Malambo
7. Sobre Las Olas (On The Waves)
8. Festive Overture
9. Sarabande For Strings
10. Sones De Mariachi

Customer Reviews:

Latin-American maestros at their very best.......1999-09-09

This recording brings the music of great composers from Mexico,Brazil,and Argentina.The Huapango by Moncayo is played beautiful and a well performed solo for trumpet and trombone.Sensemaya is played with virtuosity."Estrllita" is the best known of all Mexican song here arrenged for strings is very charming.The "Trezinho do Caipira" by Villa-Lobos is performed here to great effect by the orchestra and its percussion section.The Obertura Festiva by Halfter is performed with grace.Galindo's "Sones Macriachi" is also a piece where a mariachi gorup is immitated also to great effect by the orchestra and I think that Mr.Galindo captured the spirit of Mexico very well here.Its a great recording.Thank you Naxos... Well done Mr. Batiz

Exquisite Performance.......1999-08-03

Batiz does a magnificent job, especially with respect to Huapango. The orchestra is full and vibrant. As a brass player (trumpet), I listen especially close to this section of the orchestra. I must say that the brass met my expectations: they have great volume and lose neither control nor focus on fortissimo passages. All instruments with solo parts do an excellent job of finding a balance between projecting their sound and maintaining musicality. The trumpets in particular possess that "sizzling" or vibrating quality which characterizes the better players.

beautiful mexican music.......1999-04-03

great music interpreted by a great director, maestro Batiz

Average customer rating: From "Ugly Little Monkeys" to "The Best in Mariachi Music" It's amazing that such a mariachi exists Solid Adobe Wall of Sound! muy muy muy bueno muy mucho mas mas bueno A must CD very mariachi lovers.

XXV Aniversario Mariachi Cobre Manufacturer: Black Sun Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mariachi Cobre Este Es Mi Mariachi Viva El Mariachi! The Best of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: Ultimate Collection Sones de Jalisco ASIN: B000003P18 Release Date: 1996-04-23

Tracks:

1. El Jilguerillo
2. popuri Pancho Villa
3. Los Michoacanos
4. Maria Elena
5. Los Arrieros
6. La Barca
7. El Quiquiriqui
8. Amaneci En Tus Brazos
9. Esos Ojos
10. Cuando Lioran Los hombres
11. El Cenzontle
12. nunca Jamas
13. Popurri Jorge Negrete
14. A Los Quince O Veinte Tragos
15. La Cuparrosa
16. Volar, Volar

Album Description

At the end of the last century, while the representative music of Mexico was emerging in the state of Jalisco, Mexican-Americans in the United States continued to cultivate their own traditions. Among the most valued aspects of their heritage was music.

In 1964, an Irish-Catholic priest organized the first young Mariachi group of Mexican-Americans in the United States. Later, in 1971, after having collaborated almost from the birth of this group, Randy Carrillo, a student, organized Mariachi Cobre with the participation of his younger brother Steve and his friend Mack Ruiz.

1996 marks a quarter century during which this extremely professional group of young Mexican-American men (nearly all from Tucson) have sung and played the music of Mexico, not only in the United States but as ambassadors in other countries and via international television.

In 1981, Mariachi Cobre planted the seed from which the Tucson International Mariachi Conference would grow. This celebration is a concept that has spread to other U.S. cities where similar events are held. These cultural events have not only increased the exposure of Mariachi music but have caused an emergence of dozens of young groups and have heightened the level of study related to Mariachi music.

The XXV anniversary celebration is a source of pride for the renowned Mariachi Cobre who, with their strong sense of tradition, promotes the music of Mexico to the entire world.

Customer Reviews:

From "Ugly Little Monkeys" to "The Best in Mariachi Music".......2004-11-29

I grew up with Randy and Stevie Carrillo when we were kids on Eastland St. in Tucson. I was always envious (in a good way) at how well they played Mariachi Music when they first started out with Los Changitos Feos (Ugly Little Monkeys). I had heard them play many times with Changos, but did not have the chance to follow their careers until recently. I am ashamed to say I sure missed a lot, but I can "catch up" with all of their CD's. Mac Ruiz was also a distant friend, and he as well as the rest of the Changos have surely gone far in their careers. It must make their parents and families extrememly proud of them. If you want a REAL SAMPLE of what Mariachi music is all about, buy any one of their CD's. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. (But your legs and feet will be tired from keeping the beat!!!)
Paul Brown AKA Pablo Cafe'

It's amazing that such a mariachi exists.......2003-09-14

Probably the best interpreters of the son jalisciense today, Cobre begins with the son "El Jilguerillo." This son has not been recorded a lot. I remember only Mariachi Oro y Plata and some really old recordings of Mariachi Vargas and Mariachi Tapatio. Mariachi Camperos recently recorded it. Steve Carrillo is perhaps one of the best arrangers in mariachi today. Listen, especially, to how the violins match the vihuala strumming. Their son duet singing is very good, although I would have like that they just stuck to two singers instead of switching every verse. "Popurri Pancho Villa" is one of my all time favorites. They give those yells reminicent of Franciso "El Charro" Avita and their corrido duets sould wonderful. Franciso Grijalva, Cobre's guitarrist has been a longtime fan of the nostalgia generation of Mexican music. His arrangement of "Maria Elena" is very beautiful. I have never heard a mariachi perform it with the lyrics. Steve Carrillo sings it with good style. Remember that this was one of the world's most famous songs when it came out. All I can say is "wow" to their renditin of Los Arrieros. There has not been such a good rendition of this son since Mariachi Vargas "Sones de Jalisco" album. There is a little bridge that is an honor to Mariachi Mexico's recordings with Memo Quintero and and Pepe Gutierrez in their album "El Autentico Son Jalisciense." With exception of Los Camperos, most show mariachis butcher sones jaliscienses today. There are some very well done trio boleros. "La Barca" has just a few year before been rerecorded by Luis Miguel and gained a huge following. Los Hnos. Cantoral made it a hit many years ago. I liked Molina's interpretation there as well has the trio arrangements. "Cuando Lloran Los Hombres" is sung by Randy Carillo. Randy only sung one song on their first album. He's come a long way with this Jose Alfredo classic. Mack Ruiz sings a good "El Cenzontle." Anyone going to Cobre's workshops at mariachi conferences remembers this song. Lalo Guerrero has been a hero to many of Cobre's members, most of them being from Tucson, AZ. Guerrero's classic "Nunca Jamas" is given here.

I first saw "Popurri Jorge Negrete" when Univision use to televise the Tucson mariachi conference. Steve Carrillo starts off with a good "Dulce Patria" and "Noche Plateada" Few can match Negrete, but Carrillo comes close. What I love is Mack Ruiz low voice in "Cuando Quiere Un Mexicano." Randy Carrillo sings "Tequila con Limon" with oumph. Miguel Martinez "La chuparrosa" is a trumpet gem. Steve Carrillo and Israel really pull it off well.

Solid Adobe Wall of Sound!.......2003-02-15

An excellent album whether one is an established mariachi fan or a newcomer. The production values are outstanding, the instrumentation unbelievably tight, and the vocals enormously pleasing. In mariachi, Everybody Sings, and this album makes you glad they do! Los Changitos Feos have come a long way, and this is probably their best album to date. My only complaint is that they should record more.

muy muy muy bueno muy mucho mas mas bueno.......2001-05-17

Muy bueno! Musica excellente! Megusta mucho Mariachi Cobre! Viva Cobre!

A must CD very mariachi lovers........1999-01-04

Mariachi Cobre is one of the best mariachi's I've heard. They are truly one of the great mariachi's in the world. Each song is sung and played like no other. If you like mariachi music, this is one that you must buy for your collection.

Average customer rating: Awesome Veracruzan music! One of my very favorites! Where's my Tequila? One of the Best Veracruz at its best!

Music of Veracruz: The Sones Jarochos of Los Pregoneros del Puerto Los Pregoneros Del Puerto Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music South & Central America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: La Bamba: Sones Jarochos From Veracruz Nuevo Son Jarocho El Ave de Mi Sonar: Mexican Sones Huastecos Floreando Pasodobles Con el Mejor Mariachi del Mundo ASIN: B00000039R Release Date: 1992-02-14

Tracks:

1. Siquisiri
2. El jarable loco
3. El ahualulco
4. El butaquito
5. El cascabel
6. El zapateado
7. La guacamaya
8. Balaju
9. Colas
10. A orilla del papaloapan
11. El palomo
12. La sarna
13. El coco
14. Maria Chuchena
15. Canto a Veracruz
16. La bamba

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Veracruzan music!.......2007-06-12

This is a wonderful recording of
Jarocho music, the typical music
from the state of Veracruz.

I recommend it to everyone--it is
beautiful!

One of my very favorites!.......2007-06-10

I have not grown tired of listening to this cd in years.
It has such great energy, is well recorded, fine musicians and voices.

Where's my Tequila?.......2007-01-12

Get some fish tacos grab yourself a shot of tequila put on this album of the best VeraCruz Music you can hear your set Ole'

One of the Best.......2005-03-10

High, high quality recording from excellent musicians produce a number of gems on this CD...particulaly - El Cascabel, El Coco, Maria Chuchena, Balaju & El Ahualulco

Veracruz at its best!.......2001-05-15

This CD highlights some of the best songs and sounds from Veracruz. Many of these songs have been around for more than a century. These songs portray the soul and spirit of the people and the instruments from that region. Listen to a version of La Bamba and other classics in their most original form. If anyone has ever been interested in knowing more about the diversity of Mexican Folk music this is your opportunity.

Average customer rating: Priceless history, and great music too! the greatest ever It has a transcript. !Excelente Joya! This Is The Real Thing!

The Mexican Revolution Various Artists Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Traditional Mexican | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music 1910-1919 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1920-1929 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Canta Corridos De La Revolucion Mal Hombre & Other Original Hits from the 1930s Mexican-American Border Music, Vol. 1: Pioneer Recording Artists (1928-1958) Their First Recordings 1937-47 Biography - Pancho Villa: Outlaw Hero ASIN: B0000023U5 Release Date: 1997-03-02

Tracks:

1. Igancio Parra - Los Alegres Ce Teran
2. Valentin Mancera - Trio Los Aguililas
3. Corrido De Macario - Abrego Y Picazo
4. Potro Lobo Gateado - Mariachi Mexico Del Norte
5. Jesus Leal - Rafael Herrera
6. Jesus Leal (Pt. 1&2) - Pedro Rocha Y Lupe Martinez
7. Heraclio Bernal - Trio Nava
8. Benito Canales (Pt. 1&2) - Hernandez Y Sifuentes
9. Nuevo Corrido De Manero - Manuel Camacho Y Regino Perez
10. El Cuartelazo (Pt. 1&2) - Los Hermanos Chavarria
11. El Cuartelazo - Hermanas Mendoza
12. Fusilamiento De General Argumedo - Hernandez Y Sifuentes
13. Benjamin Argumedo (Pt. 1 & 2) - Andres Berlanga y Francisco Montalvo
14. Fusilamiento De Felipe Angeles - San Roman Y Vera

Tracks:

1. Corrido De Durango - Los Dorados De Durango
2. Gral Francisco Villa - Los Cuatezones
3. La Toma De Torreon - Los Alegres De Teran
4. Toma De Guadalajara - Las Jilguerillas
5. La Toma De Zacatecas - Los Errantes
6. Toma de Celaya - Conjunto Matamoros
7. Pancho Villa - Los Hermanos Chavarria
8. La Punitiva (Pt. 1 & 2) - Hernandez Y Sifuentes
9. La Toma De Celaya (Pt. 1 & 2) - Hermanos Banuelos
10. Derrota De Villa En Celaya (Pt. 1 & 2) - Pedro Rocha Y Jose Angel Colunga
11. Rendiction De Pancho Villa (Pt. 1 & 2 ) - Lupe Martinez Y Pedro Rocha
12. Corriido Historia Y Muerte Del Gral, Francisco Villa (Pt. 1 & 2) - More, Rubi, Y Vivo
13. Adelita - Trio Gonzalez
14. Valentina - Lydia Mendoza & Family

Tracks:

1. Corrido De Juan Vasquez - Juanita Y Maria Mendoza
2. Corrido De Juan Carrasco - Luis Perez Meza
3. Corrido De Palomon - Los Montaneses Del Alamo
4. Corrido De Juan Villarreal - Los Hermanos Garza
5. La Toma De Matamorros - Augustin Lara Y A. Novelo
6. Corrido De Almazan - Mendez Y Gonzalez
7. Amador Maldonado - Conjunto Tamaulipas
8. Corrido De Margarito - Dueto Amercia
9. Refugio Solano - Dueto Sandoval
10. Julian Del Real - Hermanos Yanez
11. Corrido De Inez Chavez Garcia - Hermanos Banuelos
12. Quirino Navarro - Trio Los Aguilillas
13. Tragedia De Maximilliono Vigueras - Emilio MedelliY Lupe Posada
14. Corrido De Cedillo - Los Morenos
15. Corrido De Yurecuaro Y Tanhuato - Hermanos Banuelos
16. Marijuana, La Soldadera - Hermanos Banuelos

Tracks:

1. Revolucion De Adolfo De La Huerta - Alcides Briceno Y Jorge Anez
2. La Pura Pelada - Trio Luna
3. El Arreglo Religioso (Pt. 1&2) - Duo Coahuila
4. La Nueva Revolucion (Pt. 1&2) - San Roman Y Vera
5. Ortiz Rubio (Pt. 1&2) - La Bella Netty Y Jesus Rodriduez
6. El Corrido del Agrarista (Pt. 1&2) - Trovadores Tamaulipecos
7. General Obergon - Trio Luna
8. El Radiograma (Pt. 1&2) - Guzman y Rosales
9. Corrido De Toral (Pt. 1&2) - Trovadores Tapatios
10. General Emiliano Zapata - Trio Luna
11. Corrido Del General Cardenas (Pt. 1&2) - Del Valle Y Rivas
12. El Corrido Del Petroleo - Ray Y Laurita
13. La Rielera - Lydia Mendoza & Family
14. Gral. Porfirio Diaz - Dueto Acosta
15. Tiempos Amargos - Dueto America

Customer Reviews:

Priceless history, and great music too!.......2003-01-04

This is the kind of collection that, really, only the folks at Arhoolie Records could put out. Drawing on label head Chris Strachwitz's vast library of Mexican music, this includes recordings that date back as far as 1904, and also collects post-revolution recordings over the decades. The style is the corrido, a form of folkloric/political ballad that can be propagandistic as well as historical. An entire CD's worth of songs are dedicated to the legend of the revolutionary leader, Francisco (Pancho) Villa, and others cover less prominent leaders and mythic figures. You might expect some of this stuff to be pretty dry, musically speaking, but actually it's quite nice -- Mexican and Mexican-American folk music at it's best. A 4-CD set may be more than the average listener can sit through, but then again... Arhoolie itself isn't necessarily for the average listener! Cool stuff.

the greatest ever.......2002-10-28

My granmother lived with luz Villa in Mexico during those days. As a child she would tell stories of those times and those men. Her father was also a General in the Divsion De Norte from the beginning to the end. She passed away in 1998 but the stories will live on. This box set is the stories all in one.When it was still fresh in there memories. If you have this you will not haver to buy any thing else.

It has a transcript........2002-05-05

If you are a student of Mexican history, the first thing you need to know is that it does have a complete English/Spanish transcript. Amazon, why don't you tell us this? The translation to English is fairly competent, but many of the Mexican words are dialectical, with (competent, intentional) misspellings, and many words have no equivalents (you will not find maybe 20 to 30 words in any dictionary). If you love the idea of things new, this will give you some new, never-before imagined words. I suppose, for the non-perfectionist, this is a plus. Dull thing that I am, I have probably spent 20 hours reviewing the translation, history, and internal relationships in this album. I would not take anything for these CDs. Please, don't expect great music. These are very repetitive, musically, but very important, historically.

!Excelente Joya!.......2000-12-18

Soy un admirador de Pancho Villa y he tratado de leer todo lo referente a ese gran Revolucionario Mexicano. The Mexican Revolution, título de este magnífico álbum es realmente una joya en cuanto a la colección de canciones y corridos de la época de la revolución. Uno escucha de pronto a unos músicos auténticos de esa era, con el sabor incomparable de la gente de campo, de la gente que gusta de llevar por los pueblos los mensajes y hechos de los acontecimientos que extremecieron a todos los Mexicanos. Entre ellos los corridos de Pancho Villa, Felipe Angeles, Francisco I. Madero, Heracleo Bernal, etc. Realmente le damos 5 Estrellas y lo recomendamos ampliamente. Disfrutenlo escuchandolo y tomando una buena taza de café negro como se decía antes... pues.

This Is The Real Thing!.......2000-06-09

A boxed set of 4 CDs for [so cheap]? We bought it figuring "It's bound to be terrible, but [it's inexpensive]" What we got was a rare gem. This wonderful collection includes recordings from as early as 1904 to as late as the '70's, but mostly from the '20's. A beautifully produced 178 page booklet includes historic photos, a capsule history of the Mexican revolution -- the earliest of the great social revolutions that characterized the last century -- as well as a history of the music and all the lyrics, in English & Spanish. If you are a serious fan of Mexican music, don't pass this one up. If you just kinda like Los Lobos or Linda Ronstadt's Mexican songs, get this set and discover where it all came from.

Average customer rating: Fabulous The Foundation of Mexican Music

Antologia del Son de Mexico Various Artists Manufacturer: Corason Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005D69 Release Date: 1995-12-04

Tracks:

1. Malague Conjunto De Juan Reynoso
2. India - Conjunto De Juan Reynoso
3. Rema - Conjunto De Juan Reynoso
4. Mariquita - Conjunto Los Azohuastles
5. Pichacua - Conjunto Los Azohuastles
6. Tortolita - Conjunto De Juan Reynoso
7. Pich Conjunto los Tremendos Michoacanos
8. Mariquita - Conjunto De Bardomiano Flores
9. Son Guerrerense - Conjunto De Juan Reynoso
10. Gallo - Tecuchis
11. Malague Abacrnez
12. Gusto Apatzingane
13. Gusto Pasajero
14. Becerro - Marineros del Norte
15. Naguas Blancas
16. Cabrito - Madrugadores De Chon Larios
17. Venadita - Conjunto De Arpa Tecalitlense
18. Jilguerillo - Mariachi Jalisciense
19. Triste - Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl
20. Pajarillo - Conjunto los Gorrioncillos De La Sierra
21. Virgen Tendi Manto en la Tierra de Placer - Conjunto De Pedro Sauceda

Tracks:

1. Petenera - Conjunto Los Azohuastles
2. Toro Rab Conjunto Los Azohuastles
3. Malaguerre Ismael Ae
4. Pajarillo Jilguero - Conjunto De Los Hermanos Molina
5. Vie - Enedino Bernal Galeana, Eduardo Gallardo Tormes
6. San Marque Conjunto De Los Hermanos Molina
7. Sandunga - Los Hermanos Banda
8. Petrona - Tinito & Porfirio
9. Martiniana - Tinito & Porfirio
10. Mediu Xhiga - Conjunto los Tremendos Michoacanos
11. Dmas de la Mujer Inconforme - Alberto Gomez, Juan Rocha
12. Toro Sacamandndres Cruz,
13. Pajaro Cu - Alberto Gomez, Juan Rocha
14. Toro - Alberto Gomez, Juan Rocha
15. Llorona - TrAlma Jarocha
16. Tarasca - Tiburones del Golfo
17. Conejo - Tiburones del Golfo
18. Buscapi- Conjunto Tlacotalpan
19. Maria Chuchena - Trde San Andr

Tracks:

1. Llorona - TrHuasteco del Pco
2. Fandanguito - TrHuasteco del Pco
3. Tepetzintleco - TrRegional Huasteco
4. Poblanitas - TrHuasteco Veracruzano
5. Gallo - TrLos Parientes
6. Caiman - TrLos Rancheros del Pco
7. Bejuquito - TrLos Cantores de La Sierra
8. Rosita - TrRenacimiento Huasteco
9. Malague Trde Pco
10. Chiles Verdes - Conjunto los Gorrioncillos De La Sierra, Reveriano Soto Gaona
11. Apasionado - TrLos Camperos Huastecos
12. Sentimiento - TrCantores del Pco
13. San Lorenzo - TrLos Camperos Huastecos
14. Husanga - TrLos Camperos Huastecos
15. Petenera - TrCantores de la Huasteca
16. Gusto - TrLos Camalotes
17. SacamandrCantores del Pco
18. Llorar - TrTamazunchale
19. Pasi TrLos Rancheros del Pco
20. Ara TrLas Tres Huastecas

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous.......2007-04-14

I agree with the first reviewer that this is an unbelievably good collection of music. I bought it at the start of my exploration of folk and traditional music of the Americas. After a maybe two years of not listening to it I decided to give it a whirl tonight. This record is so much better than so much of what I have bought over the past few years. This is not to denigrate the music of other countries or traditions... there are many joys to be derived by listening to music from all over this hemisphere. But there is something so demonstrably superior about this anthology -- the quality of the performances is remarkable, and their "authenticity" is unassailable. Here is humility and exaltation, consummate skill not only unheralded but virtually unknown. If you enjoy folk music and, in particular, hispanic/latin folk, you will adore this collection.

The Foundation of Mexican Music.......2003-09-16

The Son is the foundation of all Mexican Popular Music. In the Huasteca, the Son is known as the Huapango, in Vera Cruz it is the Son Jarocho, in Oaxaca its the Chilena. The Son is known by many different names throughout rural Mexicobut at its heart, the Son is the fusion of Spanish Music with Indian and African influences.

The Anthology of Mexican Sones was compiled by Mexican ethnomusicologists in the 1970's and 80's. They travelled the backroads of rural Mexico looking for performers of traditional music. These researchers were the Mexican versions of the Lomaxs.

This Anthology is best collection of Mexican folk music than be found in one place. These albums are filled with powerful performances. This collection is difficult to find. If you are lucky enough to find it, purchase them right away and count your good fortune. You will not be dissapointed. I own nearly a thousand recordings of world folk music and this collection is my all time favorite.

Average customer rating: Genius!

Plays Sones & Gustos Juan Reynoso Manufacturer: Corason Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music South & Central America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005D5L Release Date: 1993-12-14

Tracks:

1. Son Guerrerense (Son)
2. La Tortolita (Gusto)
3. La Rema (Gusto)
4. La India (Gusto)
5. El Son De Gregorio LeSon)
6. La MalagueGusto)
7. El PichSon)
8. El Toro RabSon)
9. El Gusto Federal (Gusto)
10. Los Caballos (Son)
11. El Toro Sin Caporal (Son)
12. Tengo Un Amor Que Yo Quiero (Gusto)
13. El Grosero (Son)
14. La Mariquita (Gusto)
15. El Jilguerito (Son)

Customer Reviews:

Genius!.......2005-03-10

If you like folk music you will be enthralled by this grassroots genius. The recordings are little rough since they were done with rudimentary equipment in his house up in the hotlands of Guerrero, and his singing is far from impeccable. But despite that, his quality & genius on the violin are unmistakable

Average customer rating: Tacky Don't waste your money The Best From Mexico All that you'd expect Great Mexican Party CD

All The Best From Mexico: 40 Mexican Favorites [2-CD SET] Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mariachi from Mexico Fiesta in Mexico Mariachi: Folklore de Mexico Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo Valses Mexicanos ASIN: B000000LRD Release Date: 1996-02-09

Tracks:

1. Jarabe Mexicano - Caravage La Societe
2. La Cucaracha - Caravage La Societe
3. Flor De Mexico - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
4. Ahi Viene El Mariachi - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
5. Mariachi Alegre - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
6. El Zopilote Mojado - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
7. Las Perlitas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
8. Las Chiapanecas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
9. La Tortolita - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
10. Pajaro Carpintero - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
11. La Maruca - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
12. El Jarabe Tapatio - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
13. Guerdame Esos Ojitos - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
14. Vaya Cuervo - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
15. Viva Autlan - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
16. Polka De Jalisco - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
17. La Mancornadora - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
18. La Gaviotas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
19. Que Milagro Chaparrita - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
20. Espana Cani - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
21. Bonus Track 1 - All The Best From Mexico

Tracks:

1. False Majur - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
2. Yo Vi Llorar A Dios - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
3. Aqui Vienen Los Mariachi - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
4. Viva El Amor - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
5. Volver Volver - Canciones Del Mundo
6. Eres Libre - Canciones Del Mundo
7. Guadalajara - Canciones Del Mundo
8. Por Culpa Tuya - Canciones Del Mundo
9. El Jinete - Falconier Maurice/Garaventz Diran/Perrou Nicolas
10. Llorar Llorar - Falconier Maurice/Garaventz Diran/Perrou Nicolas
11. Cancion Mixteca - Marin Francisco
12. A Punto De Llorar - Marin Francisco
13. A Tu Salud - Marin Francisco
14. El Carretero - Marin Francisco
15. La Feria De Las Flores - Marin Francisco
16. El Gavilancillo - Canciones Del Mundo
17. Camino De Guanajuato - Canciones Del Mundo
18. El Coyote - Canciones Del Mundo
19. El Mariachi - Canciones Del Mundo
20. Adios Adios - Canciones Del Mundo

Amazon.com

From the accordion polkas of the Texas border to the dazzling harp of the Veracruz region, there's a huge range of folk music styles in Mexico. But this double-CD box is primarily aimed at lovers of mariachi who just can't get enough of the precision horn parts, swaying unison violins, and wildly joyful marimba. The unnamed ensemble on disc 1 brings impressive chops and unbridled enthusiasm that sweeps freshness even into standards like "La Cucaracha," "The Mexican Hat Dance" (disguised here as "El Jarabe Tapatio"), and the ditty that's become the American ballpark warhorse, "Las Chiapanecas" (you won't fail to recognize the middle section). Disc 2 adds a romantic bent with yearning Latin vocals and, of all things, an electronic keyboard that does little to detract from the nostalgic atmosphere. For a rootsy, rough-and-tumble version of mariachi, treat yourself to the CD Sones from Jalisco by Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero. --Bob Tarte

Customer Reviews:

Tacky.......2006-11-10

This is Mexican favorites from a corny old folks perspective. It was neither classical or tejano, just tacky stuff. I was very disappointed and returned it.

Don't waste your money.......2004-08-30

Its an okay CD but I don't think its worth your hard earned dollars. Many of the tracks are mediocre and there are few gems here. Instead, I recommend that you read through my guide on Mexican music which will expose you to dozens of wonderful Mexican albums and provide you with a historical background of the music.

To see the guide simply click on my name above, then scroll to see all of my "So you would like to....guides"

The Best From Mexico.......2002-12-23

It is worthless.Its mexican orchistrated music,which means it is not so hot.

All that you'd expect.......2001-06-22

This CD is most of the music you'd hear from any decent mariachi band or a soundtrack for a Mexican restaurant. Not terribly inventive or daring and on some tracks the production values are subpar. Overall, however, it's a fine introduction to traditional Mexican music and like any compilation, may very well lead the listener down the road to experiencing new artists.

Great Mexican Party CD.......2001-01-07

I do love a theme party...and this is the perfect compliment to a Mexican dinner party. Reasonably priced -- 2 CDs. The music really sets the tone for fun!

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