Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2004)
• Original Release Date: May 25, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B0001XXBBQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,041 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mulata - Raul Paz

2. Indio [Macaco Remix]

3. Postales - Federico Aubele

4. Lado Oscuro - Jarabe de Palo

5. Rainsong - The Mosquitos

6. Mi Negra - Kad Achouri

7. Mi Ultima Voluntad (Tonite) - Sergent Garcia

8. Presebte Permanente - Acida

9. Por Qué Te Vas

10. Mañaba - Aterciopelados

11. Original

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your father's salsa, May 28, 2004

By	AfroAmericanHeritage (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

The term "Nuevo Latino" was coined in the 1990's to describe a new type of cuisine fusing ingredients from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. The same fusion is occuring in the music world, as young international artists blend Latin rhythms, alternative rock, reggae and electronica to create a new musical stew.

On this CD you'll hear hints of Cuban "son" Brazilian "bossa nova," Argentinean "tango" along with touches of hip-hop and blues. As always with Putumayo, the liner notes are extensive and provided in English, Spanish and French...they even include the recipe for Chupe De Camarones.

It's an exciting CD, but (I think) more likely to please a fan of new music than a traditional Latino music afficionado.

Curator, AfroAmericanHeritage.com

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, very mellow, very fresh sounding..., July 11, 2004

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

A sweet set of soft, sly, (mostly) Spanish-language pop from across the globe, including Cuban, Mexican, Brazilian and European artists, all linked together by a sleek, subtle style that foregoes the aggressive edge of both Afro-Cuban salsa and rock en espanol. It's a surprisingly strong set, mellow without being goopy, downtempo without drifting into any of the electronica/world beat cliches that are so prevalent these days. Plus, it has New York's Mosquitos on it -- a pleasant surprise that really made me sit up and take notice. Nice record... highly recommended if you're looking for something to space out on, but don't like stuff that's too goopy or contrived.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great chill music, March 26, 2006

By	KublaGirl "CAinW" (Woburn, MA) - See all my reviews

I first heard this CD at the Museum of Fine Arts shop inside Boston's Logan Airport. It was like a breeze of fresh air as all the restaurants were playing the good ole American pop and rock n roll. The songs have rythms and lyrics from multiple Spanish-speaking countries and no two songs are alike. It's perfect for chilling at home or as background music for a party. I've had many friends asking me about this CD when I had them over for dinner. :) Absolutely fantastic!