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The Soul of Black Peru

Various Artists
Release Date: 03/22/2005
Original Release:  1995
# of Discs:   1
J&R Item # 551277_CD
UPC # 680899001823
Label: Luaka Bop
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1. Maria Lando - Susana Baca sound samples  real  |  windows media
2. Yo No Soy Jaqui - Manuel J. Donayre sound samples  real  |  windows media
3. Canterurias - Cecilia Barraza sound samples  real  |  windows media
4. Samba Malato - Lucila Campos sound samples  real  |  windows media
5. Enciendete, Canela - Roberto Rivas & El Conjunto Gente Morena sound samples  real  |  windows media
6. Azuca de Cana - Eva Ayllon sound samples  real  |  windows media
7. Prendeme la Vela - Abelardo Vasquez & Cumanana sound samples  real  |  windows media
8. Lando - Chabuca Granda sound samples  real  |  windows media
9. Toro Mata - Lucila Campos sound samples  real  |  windows media
10. Son de los Diablos - Peru Negro sound samples  real  |  windows media
11. No Me Cumben - Nicomedes Santa Cruz sound samples  real  |  windows media
12. Una Larga Noche - Chabuca Granda sound samples  real  |  windows media
13. Lando - Peru Negro sound samples  real  |  windows media
14. Maria Lando - David Byrne sound samples  real  |  windows media
15. (Untitled) - (hidden track) sound samples  real  |  windows media

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Performer: Various Artists
Distributor: BMG (distributor)

Notes: Compilation producers: David Byrne, Yale Evelev. Includes liner notes by Fietta Jarque and Gregorio Martinez. The Afro-Peruvian style heard on The Soul of Black Peru compilation originated hundreds of years ago from the Spanish slave trade. The music is a mix of African, Spanish, and Andean traditions, due to the fact that the slaves who came to Peru were not from one specific region, so they did not have a common language to communicate with. It's easy to break the music down and see which culture contributed what -- the lyrics are all sung in Spanish (Spain), have a slight melancholy approach (similar to the Yaravi form from the Andes), and boast interesting rhythms (Africa). The musical form is just starting to catch on in other parts of the world, and deservedly so. And since this is heartfelt, emotional music, fans outside of the world music circle can easily grasp and appreciate it. Ranging from Manuel Donayre's "Yo No Soy Jaqui" to Chabuca Granda's "Lando" (Luaka Bop Records head David Byrne even contributes a track, "Maria Lando"), The Soul of Black Peru is a true musical treasure. ~ Greg Prato
Rolling Stone (6/1/95, p.62) - "...the most beautiful and consistently listenable compilation to come from David Byrne's label since his early best-selling Brazilian collections..." Q (9/95, p.140) - 3 Stars - Good - "...a vibrant street feel, mixing earthy percussion with acoustic guitars, hollering vocals and salsa flavours..." Vibe (10/95, p.154) - "...well-tutored vocals atop beats and chants from various Afro-Peruvian 'hoods....there's always something infectious and sublimely inclusive about the results..." Village Voice (2/20/96) - Tied for #8 on the Compilations list of Village Voice's 1995 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll.
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