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Best New Music of 2007 – Part II

Posted in Latin America, Mexico, New York City, Spain, The Bronx, african music, alternative, cumbia, electro, electronic music, flamenco, funk, hip-hop, house music, lounge music, music, música, ranchera, rock, rock en español, techno, video, tagged , , , , , , on January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Finally Part II, a week or so later… the next six in alphabetical order… 
Federico Aubele – Panamerica
The Argentine guitarist-songwriter’s second album reaches far beyond the tango+electronics of his first album, although both are present.   With real songs, sung mostly by women, each song combines various Latin American styles and traditions. Poetic and pointed lyrics reward concentrated listening. Especially [...]

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Manu Chao – Rainin’ in Paradize

Posted in Latin America, african music, alternative, music, pop, reggae, rock, rock en español, video, tagged , , , on August 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Rainin’ in Paradize the first single from Manu Chao’s long awaited new album, La Radiolina, appeared(officially) this week, also available two variations with Spanish and French lyrics:

Interesting profile of Manu Chao from the UK Observer: World beater -Musical revolutionary and man of the people – if only everyone could be like Manu Chao. Only [...]

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