Rough Guide to the Music of Central America

Various Artists - Intl. - So. & Central America - General | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: World Music Network
• ASIN: B00005NSXF
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,527 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #68 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > South & Central America

Track Listings

1. Naguara

2. Luna Llena

3. Calandria

4. Agosto Azul

5. Lamiselu

6. Bilwi Luhpia Mairen

7. Lugua Hama Lurudu

8. Por Esa Negra

9. Retorno

10. El Salvador

11. Bihine Mi Bak Dehn Taak

12. Fire

13. Wabouga

14. La Herencia del Pela'o

15. El Negrito

16. Alaporio

17. Nicaragua, Nicaragüita

Editorial Reviews

The Rough Guide To The Music of Central America explores the music of an often-overlooked region of rich musical heritage. The diversity and infectious dynamism of the music of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize is captured on this collection and reflects the melding of three cultures: African, indigenous and European, with a few unique twists.

Artists include: Andy Palacio, Titiman Flores, Philip Montalvan, Guillermo Anderson, Mr Peters and His Boom & Chime, Carlos Mejia Godoy, Rómulo Castro

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tropical Delights & Captivating Rhythms, December 26, 2002

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Erika Borsos "pepper flower" (Gulf Coast of FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rough Guide to the Music of Central America (Audio CD)

Central America: a delightful paradise filled with waterfalls, natural wonders, Mayan ruins, and unusual species of birds and creatures. Central America is home to a wonderland of music: salsa, marimba, cumbia, trova, punta rock, and reggae. Having visited Belize & Roatan, Honduras, recently, I was captivated by the free & open landscapes, lush, green vegetation (growing without human interference)and the crystal blue-green waters beneath which the fish are every color of the rainbow in a large variety of sizes and shapes, and Mayan ruins of immense proportions, structures of beauty, grace, and artistry which have lasted thousands of years ... the music is as exciting and enchanting as the climate, landscapes and history!

The music is a mixture of African, Mexican, & Caribbean, on instruments made of wood, natural shells, in addition to the stringed instruments, such as guitar and occasional violin. Add a sassy accordion once in a while, too along with percussion that is among the best in the world ... Rough Guide brings together the best and most popular singers from Belize, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. The performers include: Andy Palacio, Lincoln Lewis, Mr. Peters and his Boom and Chime, Titiman Flores, Guillermo Anderson, Lugana and the Larubeya Drummer, Afro-Caribe and Guadalupe Urbina. We are talking about upbeat, happy music, music that describes history, events, and human experience to the accompaniment of Caribbean beats and rhythms, sometimes sung in Spanish, other times a Creole mixture of African & English, sometimes a heavily accented Caribbean English ---no matter what the story or tale, somehow, someway the music captures hope and happiness. This is one CD that leaves you feeling good. It keeps you dancing & your body swaying to the beat. This music connects with you. It keeps on playing long after the CD player has stopped! Erika Borsos (erikab93).