Sales Rank:6367 List Price: $18.98 Lowest New Price: $8.15 Lowest Used Price: $7.23 Artist(s):
Astor Piazzolla & New Tango Quintet
Tracks:
Tanguedia III
Milonga del Angel
Concierto Para Quinteto
Milonga Loca
Michelangelo '70
Contrabajissimo
Mumuki
Astor Piazzolla lived and died as tango's bad boy, having almost single handedly invented the music's vanguard, the form known as tango nuevo. It took Piazzolla decades to reach his unequivocal apex, which is captured flawlessly on Tango Zero Hour. When this recording was cut in 1986, some of the compositions Piazzolla and his quintet cued up were standards for the band. Whether it was an epiphanic period or not, the recording captures an ensemble alchemically transforming seriously complex works into goose-bump-inducing electricity. Pianist Pablo Ziegler brings his jazz background into the mix with jarring urgency, just as violinist Fernando Suárez Paz makes quavering classical inflections sing amid Piazzolla's here tender and there blistering bandoneon. For a peak experience in music that challenges the ear to dance and the body to fully listen, look no further than this recording. --Andrew Bartlett
Sales Rank:3804 List Price: $18.98 Lowest New Price: $8.98 Lowest Used Price: $3.79 Artist(s):
Ibrahim Ferrer
Tracks:
Bruca Maniguá - Ibrahim Ferrer, Rodriguez, Arsenio
Herido de Sombras - Ibrahim Ferrer, Francia, Pedro Vega
Marieta
Guateque Campesino - Ibrahim Ferrer, Romero, Celia
Mami Me Gusto
Nuestra Ultima Cita - Ibrahim Ferrer, Medina, Armando
Cienfuegos Tiene Su Guaguancó - Ibrahim Ferrer, Lay, Victor
Silencio - Ibrahim Ferrer, Hernandez, Rafael
Aquellos Ojos Verdes - Ibrahim Ferrer, Menendez, Nilo
Qué Bueno Baila Usted - Ibrahim Ferrer, Moré, Benny
Como Fue - Ibrahim Ferrer, Duarte, Ernesto
Picking up where Buena Vista Social Club left off, BVSC Presents Ibrahim Ferrer soothes with the hushed romanticism of Cuba's yesteryear while boasting the talents of one of its greatest singers, Ibrahim Ferrer. Again there's an all-star lineup of musicians led by pianist Rubén González and singer Omara Portuondo creating music at the renowned Egrem studios, whose live room brings the slow lucidity and intense vigor of the Cuban classics to life. --Karen K. Hugg
Sales Rank:8037 List Price: $18.97 Lowest New Price: $8.12 Lowest Used Price: $6.50 Artist(s):
Bebo & Cigala
Tracks:
Inolvidable
Veinte anos
Lagrimas Negras
Nieblas del riachuelo
Corazon loco
Se me olvido que te olvide
Vete de mi
La Bien Paga
Eu sei que vou te amar
Winners of three PREMIOS DE LA MUSICA AWARDS (Spanish Academy of Musical Arts & Sciences) Lágrimas Negras, a collection of old standards performed by Cuban jazz pianist Bebo Valdes and Spanish flamenco vocalist Diego el Cigala.
This was recorded at the suggestion of Hollywood Oscar® Award-winning director, Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque), which has become a phenomenon in Spain.
The result is a journey that discovers the essence of the Latino "love" song with connections to Cuba, Central and South America, and Spain.
Picked by New York Times critic Ben Rattcliff as "the best album of the year", Lágrimas Negras has had an impressive debut. The album has never been out of the top 30 since its release in Spain over nine months ago, achieving double Platinum sales status. It has won five Amigo Awards, one Premio Ondas, and three Premios de la Musica Awards (including Best Album).
Sales Rank:8887 List Price: $15.98 Lowest New Price: $9.38 Lowest Used Price: $8.48 Artist(s):
Various Artists
Tracks:
Brigas Nunca Mais - Jobim, A.C.
Meu Esquema - Quatro, Fred Zero
Há Dias - Mundaca, Luca
Previsão - BossaCucaNova
Água de Côco - Valle, Marcos
Mariana - Krieger, Bia
Parece Mentira - Bronstein, Katia
E Depois... - BiD
August Day Song - Miranda, Nina Roche
Como Vou Fazer - Olivier, Antoine
Os Grilos - Valle, Marcos
Saudade Fez Um Samba - Lura, Carlos
It is impossible to deny the influence that Brazil has on today’s global culture. From music and film to fashion and dance, Brazil has become one of the world’s most important resources of popular art and entertainment. Brazilian Lounge is a collection featuring the sultry voices and urban grooves of many of Brazil’s finest contemporary musicians.
Brazilian Lounge will take the listener to the contemporary bars and lounges of Rio and Sao Paulo, where a new generation of musicians is reinvigorating the classic sounds of samba and bossa nova.Tri-lingual liner notes include a recipe for a caipirinha cocktail, provided by Sagatiba, enabling you to quench your thirst Brazilian style.
A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to Rukha, a non-profit organization working to change the current condition of street children in Brazil.
Sales Rank:25406 List Price: $17.98 Lowest New Price: $10.51 Lowest Used Price: $11.41 Artist(s):
Tracks:
Two unforgettable nights, one incredible artist: Roberto Carlos took to the stage on Thursday May 24 and Friday May 25, 2007, and wowed audiences with his greatest hits sung in Spanish. For fans of this legendary Brazilian artist,it was a much-awaited return.
Roberto Carlos had not performed in the U.S. for a decade. Returning to perform at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami (formerly: Carnival Center for The Performing Arts). Roberto Carlos performed two shows produced by Day 1 Entertainment; the incomparably talented singer and songwriter, backed up by his band E Coral, once again demonstrated why he has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
On the second night of "Roberto Carlos en Concierto," the performance was recorded for what will become Roberto Carlos' fi rst DVD ever in Spanish! Delighting the audience at the sold-out theater with classics such as `Emociones,' `Desahogo,' `El Día Que Me Quieras' and `Amigo,' among others. At the end of the concert, and after a standing ovation, Roberto Carlos came back and performed to three encores as a gesture of gratitude to his loyal fans and audience.
Portuguese-speaking fans and lovers of Roberto Carlos' songs in his native language were also acknowledged with the song `Acrostico.' This "Live" performance will delight all fans of Roberto Carlos for many years to come.
Track Listing: 1.Emociones 2.Que Sera de Ti 3.Cama y Mesa 4.Detalles 5.Desahogo 6.El Dia Que Me Quieras 7.O Calhambeque (Mi Cacharr ito) 8.Mujer Pequeña 9.Acrostico 10.Propuesta 11.Concavo y Convexo 12.La Distancia 13.Amigo 14.Jesús Cristo 15.Amada Amante 16.Un Gato En La Oscuridad 17.Yo Solo Quiero (Un Millon de Amigos)
Sales Rank:12065 List Price: $16.98 Lowest New Price: $6.35 Lowest Used Price: $5.98 Artist(s):
Juanes
Tracks:
A Dios Le Pido
Es Por Ti
Un Dia Normal
La Paga
La Unica
Luna
Dia Lejano
Mala Gente
Fotografia
Desde Que Despierto
La Historia De Juan
La Noche
Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes's second solo album is many things: poetic, lyrical, heartfelt, and intelligent. Ordinary, however, would not be among the list of adjectives. The humble title, Un Dia Normal, is more a description of the album's overall themes. It's a slicker and catchier collection than Juanes's politically minded 2000 album Fijate Bien, which earned seven Latin Grammy nominations and tons of critical attention. Un Dia Normal finds the former member of rock outfit Ekhymosis contemplating an array of inner emotions--primarily life, love, and loss--all anchored by Gustavo Santaolalla's tight, precise production work. "La Unica" is a sweet and tuneful love letter, while "Mala Gente" finds Juanes damning a cruel lover to hell--literally. "A Dios le Pido" is an intoxicating swirl of cumbia, reggae, and folk rhythms, but it's the bittersweet duet "Fotografia" that truly soars. Juanes's unassuming vocal style is the perfect complement to Canadian songbird Nelly Furtado's lilting soprano, creating a shining moment among an already impressive collection of gems. --Joey Guerra