Author: Various Artists

Format: Compilation

PartNumber: Put 197-2

Release Date: 12-03-2002

Details: Amazon.ca On this set, classic Latin traditions are transformed to the brink of mutation, but their native elegance is left intact. On Latin Grooves, Funkanzazenji weave flamenco guitars and kora-like glissandi through sturdy colonnades of drum 'n' bass. El Conjunto Massalia's "Chan Chan" is based on a son by Compay Sungundo, but veers off into Steve Cropper guitar riffs and prurient Serge Gainsbourg-like vocals. "Yorulamento", by the German-based producer Supaton, mutates a stately charanga string section via reverberant synths and drum machines. Colombian rockers Los Aterciopelados, with their slap-happy montuno/house rhythms and whisky-voiced singer, are silkily subversive, while Ozomatli's "Cumbia De Los Muertos" grounds a Mexican cumbia with heavy hits of reggae and hip-hop. As with Putumayo's Arabic Groove and World Lounge compilations, these tracks are postcards from the world music frontier, where mischievous, culturally promiscuous DJs are constantly inventing breathtaking new hybrids. --Christina Roden Product Description Salsa and Cuban son join funk, hip-hop and electronica for cutting edge Latin dance party featuring Ozmatli, Si*Se and Los Aterciopelados

UPC: 790248019727

EAN: 0790248019727

Model: Put 197-2

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood