Rain Dancer
This 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.
My 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.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Armik - Barcelona
Barcelona
This 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.
This 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.
Labels:
Armik Albums,
Flamenco
Armik - Gypsy Flame
Gypsy Flame
This 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 albums.
This 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 albums.
Labels:
Armik Albums,
Flamenco
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Angélique Kidjo - Djin Djin
Djin Djin
This 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, "Gimme Shelter" Feat. Joss Stone, "Salala" Feat. Peter Gabriel, and "Senamou (C'est l'amour)" Feat. Amandou & Mariam.
This 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, "Gimme Shelter" Feat. Joss Stone, "Salala" Feat. Peter Gabriel, and "Senamou (C'est l'amour)" Feat. Amandou & Mariam.
Labels:
Afrobeat
Friday, July 4, 2008
Marc Anthony - Mended
Mended
This 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 Marc Anthony, El Cantante, and 3.0 albums.
This 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 Marc Anthony, El Cantante, and 3.0 albums.
Labels:
Latin Pop,
Marc Anthony Albums,
Pop
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings
This album by the Gipsy Kings is from 1988 and has many of their famous songs. My favorites 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 their songs.
This album by the Gipsy Kings is from 1988 and has many of their famous songs. My favorites 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 their songs.
Labels:
Flamenco,
Gipsy Kings Albums
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony
This 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 Mended, El Cantante, and 3.0 albums.
This 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 Mended, El Cantante, and 3.0 albums.
Labels:
Latin Pop,
Marc Anthony Albums
Sérgio Mendes - Encanto
Encanto
This 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".
This 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".
Labels:
Brazilian
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
This 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".
This 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".
Labels:
Cuban
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
El Cantante [Soundtrack]
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 his Marc Anthony, Mended, and 3.0 albums.
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 his Marc Anthony, Mended, and 3.0 albums.
Labels:
Latin Pop,
Marc Anthony Albums,
Movie Soundtracks,
Salsa
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Amélie [Soundtrack]
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.
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.
Labels:
French,
Movie Soundtracks
Friday, December 28, 2007
Utada Hikaru - Exodus
Exodus
Exodus 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".
Exodus 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".
Labels:
Japanese Pop
Monday, December 24, 2007
Shakira - Laundry Service
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)". I also like her Fijación Oral Vol. 1, Oral Fixation Vol. 2, and Sale el Sol albums. Also, her Oral Fixation Tour and En Vivo Desde Paris concerts.
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)". I also like her Fijación Oral Vol. 1, Oral Fixation Vol. 2, and Sale el Sol albums. Also, her Oral Fixation Tour and En Vivo Desde Paris concerts.
Labels:
Latin Pop,
Shakira Albums
Gloria Estefan - Mi Tierra
Mi Tierra
This 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!...".
This 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!...".
Labels:
Latin Pop
Ricky Martin - Vuelve
Vuelve
This 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).
This 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).
Labels:
Latin Pop
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Volare! - The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings
Volare! - The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings
This 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 Nicolas", "No Vivire", "Allegria" (Instrumental), "La Dona", "Oy", "A Tu Vera", "Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti)", "Oh Eh Oh Eh", "A Mi Manera", "Tu Quieres Volver", "Un Amor", "Escucha Me", "Habla Me", "No Volvere", "Caminando Por La Calle", "Mujer", "Este Mundo", "Ternuras", "Quiero Saber", "Inspiration", "El Camino", "Trista Pena", "Viento Del Arena", "Passion" (Instrumental), "Mi Corazon", and "I've Got No Strings". I also like their Gipsy Kings album from 1988.
This 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 Nicolas", "No Vivire", "Allegria" (Instrumental), "La Dona", "Oy", "A Tu Vera", "Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti)", "Oh Eh Oh Eh", "A Mi Manera", "Tu Quieres Volver", "Un Amor", "Escucha Me", "Habla Me", "No Volvere", "Caminando Por La Calle", "Mujer", "Este Mundo", "Ternuras", "Quiero Saber", "Inspiration", "El Camino", "Trista Pena", "Viento Del Arena", "Passion" (Instrumental), "Mi Corazon", and "I've Got No Strings". I also like their Gipsy Kings album from 1988.
Labels:
Flamenco,
Gipsy Kings Albums
Rodrigo y Gabriela
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 and Live in Japan albums.
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 and Live in Japan albums.
Labels:
Acoustic Guitar,
Rodrigo y Gabriela Albums