tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19374114570602861972012-02-02T23:14:04.373-05:00My favorite world music albums in all music genres. Acoustic, Afrobeat, Brazilian, Cuban, flamenco, French, Japanese pop, Latin pop, Latin jazz, Latin rock, and other world music.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-87911668739677239832012-01-14T12:24:00.001-05:002012-01-14T12:25:06.985-05:00

Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya This collection has songs by Enya from the 80s and 90s, including my favorite song "Orinoco Flow". Some other songs I like are "Anywhere Is", "Only If", "Storms in Africa", "Watermark", "Caribbean Blue", and "Book of Days".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-10012812662121478542011-12-24T19:35:00.001-05:002011-12-26T13:47:35.578-05:00

En Vivo Desde Paris This Shakira concert from Paris, France is from 2011. The show is very lively and has lots of dancing by Shakira. Some of my favorite performances are "Whenever, Wherever", "Gypsy", "La Tortura", "Loca", "She Wolf", "Ojos Así", "Hips Don't Lie", and "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". Many others are here including many Spanish songs. Some of the extras include rehearsals

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Ximena Sariñana Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana's 2011 album has good vocals on all songs. The songs are fun to listen to. Some of my favorites are "Shine Down", "Echo Park", "Bringing Us Down", "Tomorrow", and "Wrong Miracle". The Spanish song "Tú Y Yo" is also very good.

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Il VoloThese young Italian singers have amazing voices. All of the songs on the album show their vocals. Some of my favorites are "E Piu' Ti Penso", "'o Sole Mio", "Smile", "Per Te", and "Painfully Beautiful", but all of the songs are very good. Il Volo has a giant future in music.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-15890393171058510872010-10-19T18:47:00.005-04:002011-12-26T13:41:39.612-05:00

Sale el Sol This new 2010 album Sale el Sol by Shakira, is a very good album of Latin music. My favorite songs are "Loca", "Gordita" Feat. Residente Calle 13, "Addicted to You", "Rabiosa" Feat. El Cata, "Waka Waka (Esto Es Africa)". The mixes of some songs on the album are also very good. I also like her Laundry Service, Fijación Oral Vol. 1, and Oral Fixation Vol. 2 albums. Also, her Oral

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11:11 This 2009 album by Rodrigo y Gabriela has great songs and some amazing acoustic guitar playing. Songs here are "Hanuman", "Buster Voodoo", "Triveni", "Logos", "Santo Domingo", "Master Maqui", "Savitri", "Hora Zero", "Chac Mool", "Atman", and "11:11". I also like their Rodrigo y Gabriela and Live in Japan albums.

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Live in Japan This is a live album of their music recorded in Japan in 2008. Some of my favorite songs are "Orion", "Foc", "Ixtapa", "Tamacun", and "Diablo Rojo". Other songs here are "OK Tokyo", "Juan Loco", "Satori", "Vikingman", "Take Five", "One", "Gabriela Solo", "Rodrigo Solo", and "Stairway to Heaven". The album also comes with a DVD, which has live performances of "Satori", "Ixtapa", "

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Oral Fixation Tour This is a great concert from 2006 by Shakira from Miami, Florida. The show is fun and full of energy. Shakira's dancing throughout the songs makes for a lively show. The crowd is also lively and really into the music. My favorite performances are "La Tortura", "Whenever, Wherever", and the grand finale "Hips Don't Lie". Other songs here are "Estoy Aquí", "Te Dejo Madrid", "

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Introducing...Rubén GonzálezThis album from 1997 by Cuban musician Rubén González has beautiful piano playing. My favorite songs are "Mandinga (Bilongo)", "Almendra", and "Tumbao". Other songs here are "La Enganadora", "Cumbanchero", "Tres Lindas Cubanas", "Melodia Del Rio", "Siboney", and "Como Siente Yo".

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A Toda Cuba Le GustaThis is a 1997 Cuban music album by the Afro-Cuban All Stars. My favorite songs are "Habana Del Este" and "Fiesta De La Rumba". Other songs here are "Amor Verdadero", "Alto Songo", "A Toda Cuba La Gusta", "Los Sitio Asere", "Pio Mentiroso", "Maria Caracoles", "Clasiqueando con Ruben", and "Elube Chango".

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EsperanzaThis is a Latin jazz music album by Esperanza Spalding from 2008. She has a nice voice and good style of singing on this jazza album. Some of my favorite songs are "I Know You Know", "Fall In", and "She Got to You". Other songs here are "Ponta De Areia", "I Adore You", "Cuerpo Y Alma (Body & Soul)", "Precious", "Mela", "Love in Time", "Espera", "If That's True", and "Samba Em Preludio".

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Oral Fixation Vol. 2 This is a 2006 album by Shakira of pop and Latin pop music. My favorite songs are "Hips Don't Lie", "Animal City", "Costume Makes the Clown", "La Tortura", and "Timor". Other songs here are "How Do You Do", "Illegal", "Don't Bother", "The Day and the Time", "Dreams for Plans", "Hey You", "Your Embrace", and "Something". I also like her Fijación Oral Vol. 1, Laundry Service,

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SupernaturalThis is a Latin rock music album by Santana and is from 1999. My favorite song is "Smooth", a very popular song in the 90s. Other songs I like are "(Da Le) Yaleo", "Africa Bamba", "Maria Maria", "Migra", "Corazon Espinado", "El Farol", "Primavera", and "The Calling". I also like their Ultimate Santana album.

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Ultimate SantanaThis is a great collection of Santana's songs from the 1960s-1990s. Some of my favorites are "Into the Night", "This Boy's Fire", "Black Magic Woman", "Smooth", "Oye Como Va", "Corazon Espinado", "The Game of Love", "Everybody's Everything", and "Why Don't You & I". Other songs here are "Maria Maria", "Evil Ways", "Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)", "Put Your Lights On", "Just

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Fuego Gitana: Nuevo Flamenco CollectionThis is a collection of Armik's songs. Some of my favorites are "Fuego Gitana", "Azul", "Casa Patas", "Barcelona Sunsets", "Barcelona", and "Fire Within". Other songs here are "Cadiz", "Golden Touch", "Passion", "Treasures", "Blue Paradise", "Moonlight Café", "Treasures from Spain", and "Your Lovely Smile". I also like his Rain Dancer, Barcelona, and Gypsy

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Fijación Oral Vol. 1 This is an all Spanish language album from 2005 by Shakira. My favorite songs are "Obtener Un Sí" and "La Tortura". Other songs here are "En Tus Pupilas", "La Pared", "Día Especial", "Escondite Inglés", "No", "Las de la Intuición", "Día de Enero", and "Lo Imprescindible". I also like her Oral Fixation Vol. 2, Laundry Service, and Sale el Sol albums. Also, her Oral Fixation

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Rain DancerThis is Armik's 1994 album of flamenco music. My favorite song is "Nights in Negril". Other songs here are "For Annette", "Rick's Cafe", "Concierto de Aranjuez", "Rain Dancer", "Entre Dos Aguas", "Sailing to Bimini", "Tender Passion", "Golden Palms", and "Zingaro". I also like his Barcelona, Gypsy Flame, and Fuego Gitana: Nuevo Flamenco Collection albums.

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BarcelonaThis new album by Armik from 2008 is more great flamenco music. My favorite song is "Casa Patas". Other songs here are "Barcelona", "Cordobes", "Toledo", "Sunset in Paradise", "A Day in Malga", "Laredo", "La Rambla", "Majestic Montserrat", "Piazza Di Spagna", and "La Gitana De Seville". I also like his Gypsy Flame, Rain Dancer, and Fuego Gitana: Nuevo Flamenco Collection albums.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-88804282754722174042008-07-07T17:16:00.015-04:002011-11-14T16:51:17.212-05:00

Gypsy FlameThis album of flamenco music by Armik is from 1995. My favorite songs are "Pure Paradise" and "Tango Flamenco". Other songs here are "Gypsy Flame", "For Your Eyes", "Dancing Shadows", "Meet You in Heaven", "Tear Drops", "Montserrat", "Alone With You", "Mystical Eden", "Swept Away", and "Guitar Romance". I also like his Rain Dancer, Barcelona, and Fuego Gitana: Nuevo Flamenco Collection

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-71377433848539782972008-07-06T20:24:00.009-04:002011-11-14T16:50:53.139-05:00

Djin DjinThis album by Angelique Kidjo is from 2007 and is mostly afrobeat music. Angelique Kidjo has a really nice voice. The album also features other artists on some songs; like Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Josh Groban, Alica Keys, and others. My favorite song is "Arouna". Other songs I like are "Ae Ae", "Papa", "Awan N'la", "Mama Golo Papa", "Djin Djin" Feat. Alicia Keys & Branford Marsalis

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-17950816702345283762008-07-04T21:24:00.009-04:002011-11-14T16:50:21.115-05:00

MendedThis album of pop and Latin pop music by Marc Anthony is from 2002. Songs here are "Love Won't Get Any Better", "She Mends Me", "I've Got You", "I Need You", "Tragedy", "I Reach for You", "I Swear", "Don't Tell Me It's Love", "Do You Believe in Loneliness", "Give Me a Reason", "I Wanna Be Free", "Everything You Do", and "Te Tengo Aquí". I also like his 1998 Marc Anthony album. Marc Anthony

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Gipsy KingsThis album by the Gipsy Kings is from 1988 and has many of their famous songs. My favorits are "Bamboleo" and "Djobi Djoba". Other songs here are "Tu Quieres Volver", "Moorea", "Bem, Bem, Maria", "Un Amor", "Inspiration", "A Mi Manera", "Faena", "Quiero Saber", "Amor, Amor", and "Duende". I also like their Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings album which is a big collection of

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Marc AnthonyThis Latin music album by Marc Anthony is from 1999. My favorite song is "I Need to Know". Other songs I like are "When I Dream at Night", "You Sang to Me", "My Baby You", "How Could I", "That's Okay", "She's Been Good to Me", "Love Is All", "Dímelo" (I Need to Know), and "Como Ella Me Quiere A Mí" (She's Been Good to Me). I also like his 2002 Mended album. Marc Anthony is also on the

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EncantoThis album of Brazilian music is by Sérgio Mendes. This new album was just released this year. My favorite song is "The Look of Love". Other songs I like are "Funky Bahia", "Waters of March", "Odo-Ya", "Morning in Rio", "Catavento (Catavento e Girassol)", "Acode", and "Agua De Beber".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-54972557107648874122008-05-01T07:57:00.005-04:002011-11-14T16:38:16.587-05:00

Buena Vista Social ClubThis is music performed by Cuban musicians. It is a great album of music and is from 1997. My favorite songs are "Chan Chan", "El Cuarto de Tula", "Pueblo Nuevo", "El Carretero", "Candela", "Orgullecida", and "Buena Vista Social Club".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-22892295624212080762008-04-29T19:30:00.004-04:002011-11-14T16:37:56.737-05:00

CéUCéU is a Brazilian singer and has a really beautiful voice. This is her 2005 album of Brazilian music. My favorite song is "Malemolência". Other songs I like are "Lenda", "Rainha", "Mais um Lamento", "Valsa pra Biu Roque", "Ave Cruz", "Bobagem", and "Samba na Sola".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-83731811899972837262008-04-29T14:13:00.012-04:002011-11-14T16:37:26.127-05:00

El Cantante [Soundtrack]Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez singing some great Latin songs on this soundtrack from the movie. My favorite song is "El Cantante". Other songs I like are "Escandalo", "Aguanile", "Che Che Colé", "Todo Tiene Su Final", and the final song "Toma De Mí" by Jennifer Lopez. I also like Marc Anthony, the 1999 album of Latin music.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-40202374034422785852008-01-20T00:54:00.010-05:002011-11-14T16:37:04.598-05:00

Amélie [Soundtrack]This is a great soundtrack from the 2001 French film Amélie. My favorite songs are "Soir De Fete", "Guilty", "Pas Si Simple", "Les Jours Tristes", "A Quai", "La Redecouverte", the great piano solos "Sur Le Fil", and "Le Banquet". This is one of the best recent soundtracks I have listened to.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-77771414591541502942007-12-28T01:02:00.006-05:002011-11-14T16:36:38.261-05:00

ExodusExodus is an album of Japanese pop music. Utada Hikaru has a very nice voice and is very popular in Japan. "Exodus ' 04" is my favorite song. I also like "Devil Inside", "Tippy Toe", "Kremlin Dusk", and "Easy Breezy".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-41696892064310483252007-12-24T12:54:00.011-05:002011-12-26T13:40:48.536-05:00

Laundry Service Laundry Service is from 2001 and is one of my favorite Latin albums. My favorite song is "Objection (Tango)". "Te Aviso, Te Anuncio (Tango)" is the Spanish version of this song. Other songs I like are "Whenever, Wherever" ("Suerte" is the Spanish version), "Rules", "The One", "Ready for the Good Times", "Fool", "Te Dejo Madrid", "Poem to a Horse", and "Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Así)"

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-59029058065955378482007-12-24T01:51:00.005-05:002011-11-14T16:09:57.602-05:00

Mi TierraThis is a beautiful Latin music album by Gloria Estefan from 1993. My favorite song is "Mi Tierra". Other songs I like are "Hablemos El Mismo Idioma", "Ayer", "Tus Ojos", "Volveras", "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan", "Tradicion", "Montuno", and "Si Senor!...".

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-66143285332425826692007-12-24T01:02:00.007-05:002011-11-14T16:09:19.977-05:00

VuelveThis is a Spanish language album of Latin pop music by Ricky Martin, and is from 1998. My favorite song is "Por Arriba, Por Abajo". Other songs I like are "Lola, Lola", "Casi Un Bolero", "Corazonado", "La Bomba", "La Copa De La Vida", "Asi Es La Vida", "Marcia Baila", "Gracias Por Pensar En Mi", and "Casi Un Bolero" (Instrumental).

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937411457060286197.post-52182360650389308962007-12-22T22:04:00.010-05:002011-11-14T16:08:50.205-05:00

Volare! - The Very Best of the Gipsy KingsThis is flamenco rumba music and will really get you dancing. This is a big collection of 37 songs. "Bamboleo" and "Djobi Djoba" are my favorites. Their version of "Hotel California" is also on here and is really good. Other songs here are "Volare", "Bem, Bem, Maria", "Baila Me", "Pida Me La", "Soy", "Sin Ella", "Vamos a Bailar", "A Ti a Ti", "La Rumba de

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Rodrigo y Gabriela Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican music duo. This album has some amazing acoustic guitar playing. My favorite song is "Diablo Rojo". Other songs here are "Tamacun", "Vikingman", "Satori", "Ixtapa", "Stairway to Heaven", "Orion", "Juan Loco", and "PPA". The album also comes with a DVD which has interviews, live performances, tutorial, and photo gallery. I also like their 11:11

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