Customer Reviews

Mo Vida

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This cd really delivers what it promises. the new directions in salsa and latin groove is excellently displayed on this cd. my fave tracks are the last 3 because they have a hip hop flavor,(and they got me movin) but they keep the original flavor of their culture which blends afro,latino and french linguistics. Que Movida! what a party! the cd includes an intro to the artists involved and the meanings and intentions behind the tracks. Sorry no lyrics, but it wouldn't be cutting edge if you could totally understand it no? If you haven't sampled it yet, please do you will be convinced. if not, go sample it at your local borders before ordering it, cause the last three tracks are irresistable.

Unless you want to count Santana or War, I know very little about Latin music. But I do know this is a great collection. I have heard of none of the artists (except Los Mocossos rings a bell) but it's very diverse within this genre, crossing over into funk, rap and rock. Not one weak track. Also includes a 24 page booklet.

Any sexier and spicier and you'll have to call the fire department and the cops. Famous hot hits that never fade in the Latin music scene include Se Escaparon [T2] and Represent [T9]... BUT i was pleasantly suprised with the hidden 10th track! Absolutely on STEAM!

This is a tight collection, the best in my opinion, of the Putumayo Series.

The music is catchy, upbeat, and suitable both for intense grooving and playing softly in the background while working. Everybody who stops in my office while this album is playing asks to borrow it.