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Buy Now	Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD) (more) »rank: 358 by: Rodrigo y Gabriela :Album Description:The sleeve photo of a crocodile's eye with a faint image of Rodrigo and Gabriela superimposed, suits the artists' desire for something which didn't shout 'Mexican guitarists' or 'Couples.' 'It reminded us of Tamacun, the famous Mexican eccentric who is in Ixtapa where we lived for a while'. Tamacun -'Tamacun's message is to teach kids to respect nature.' He handles crocodiles, and tourists come to photograph him. Diablo Rojo - Inspired by a wild rollercoaster called 'Red Devil' at a theme park in Copenhagen, Denmark. Three rides in a row, each. Viking Man - ...	Buy Now	Getz/Gilberto (more) »rank: 1036 by: Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto : essential recording:Originally released in March 1964, this collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto came at seemingly the end of the bossa nova craze Getz himself had sparked in 1962 with Jazz Samba, his release with American guitarist Charlie Byrd. Jazz Samba remains the only jazz album to reach number one in the pop charts. In fact, the story goes that Getz had to push for the release of Getz/Gilberto since the company did not want to compete with its own hit; it was a good thing he did. Getz/Gilberto, which featured ...
Buy Now	Encanto (more) »rank: 544 by: Sergio Mendes :Album Description: Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes spins his remarkable magic on his newest recording, a bona fide classic! This is a kaleidoscopic album that underscores the maestro's ear for addictive melodies, as well as his ability to cast incredibly talented singers and musicians from all over the world People en Español:Given his 40-year career, it’s difficult to imagine that Sergio Mendes is still able to reinvent himself and create a new sound. But the record-breaking Brazilian musician doesn’t seem to have any limits. Two years ago he came out with Timeless, which distinguished itself ...	Buy Now	Mar Dulce (more) »rank: 2003 by: Bajofondo :Album Description:Decca and Surco Records are proud to announce the new release of 'Mar Dulce' (Sweet Sea) from Bajofondo, the Argentine-Uruguayan collective led by the two-time Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning composer of Brokeback Mountain and Babel, Gustavo Santaolalla. (The US version of Mar Dulce includes 'Boldozas Majados' featuring NELLY FURTADO and JULIETA VENEGAS adding her vocals to a new version of the international hit single 'Pa' bailar' entitled 'Siempre Quiero Mas') Bajofondo's previous self-titled release sold over 300,00 copies and was awarded the Latin Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental in 2003. As on their ...
Buy Now	Simplemente La Verdad (more) »rank: 2014 by: Franco De Vita :Album Description:Multi-platinum international singer/songwriter with cumulative album sales of over 12 million, 25 years of career, with countless awards and recognitions. Simplemente La Verdad is entirely produced and written by Franco De Vita A variety of talented individuals contributed to Simplemente La Verdad:Mixed by: CESAR SOGBE (Prince, Bob Marley, Chayanne,Jennifer Lopez, Julieta Venegas, etc.)On the Drums: LEE LEVIN- Considered by Billboard Magazine as 'The City's Most In Demand Drummer'. Has played for Ricky Martin, Shakira, Juan Luis Guerra, Julio Iglesias, Barbara Streisand, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Backstreet Boys, Bee Gees, etc. On the Bass guitar: DAN ...	Buy Now	Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits (more) »rank: 1161 by: Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 : :A bridge between bossa nova and 1960s pop, Sergio Mendes' music was easy listening, vaguely psychedelic pop, light jazz, and bossa nova all rolled into one. Mendes and Brasil '66 (which featured Mendes on keyboards and a revolving cast of two female vocalists, bass, guitar, drums and percussion) had a number of hits from the mid-'60s to the early-1970s that are included here. Getting his professional start playing and arranging for Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto, Mendes typically filled out his proper albums with updated versions of popular songs written by the Brazilian masters ...
Buy Now	Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge (more) »rank: 2749 by: Various Artists :Album Description:A remarkable revolution is taking place in Latin music these days, as electronica and remixing meet the more traditional rhythms of Argentinean tango, Afro-Cuban son, Brazilian bossa nova and Colombian cumbia. On Putumayo’s new collection, Latin Lounge artists such as Sidestepper, Si*Sé, Charanga Cakewalk and others prove that there can be a magical blend of modern musical trends and traditional Latin styles. While Latin Lounge features several internationally known artists, it also highlights discoveries such as Bebe, a singer-songwriter whose recent collaboration with electronica DJ Carl Jean has made her a star in her ...	Buy Now	La Vida... Es un Ratico (more) »rank: 1379 by: Juanes : :La Vida...Es un Ratico (Life is a moment) is the follow up to Juanes' globally multi-platinum release Mi Sangre. In La Vida...Es un Ratico, Juanes once again teams up with co-producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Double-Oscar/Grammy winner. In his first single 'Me Enamora,' Juanes shows us his intimate personal thoughts on love and relationships. In songs like 'Minas Piedras' and Bandera de Manos' he tackles themes of both the hope for peace and social change. With this release, Juanes works to continue to perfect his distinctive fusion of rock with traditional Colombian rhythms and other international styles. ...
Buy Now	Oral Fixation Tour (DVD/CD) (more) »rank: 5711 from: Epic : :La Vida...Es un Ratico (Life is a moment) is the follow up to Juanes' globally multi-platinum release Mi Sangre. In La Vida...Es un Ratico, Juanes once again teams up with co-producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Double-Oscar/Grammy winner. In his first single 'Me Enamora,' Juanes shows us his intimate personal thoughts on love and relationships. In songs like 'Minas Piedras' and Bandera de Manos' he tackles themes of both the hope for peace and social change. With this release, Juanes works to continue to perfect his distinctive fusion of rock with traditional Colombian rhythms and other international styles. ...	Buy Now	Wave (more) »rank: 1840 by: Antonio Carlos Jobim :Album Description:24-bit remastered Japanese reissue of 1967 album packaged in a miniature LP gatefold sleeve, features ten tracks. A&M. 2004. :It's hardly a stretch to say that Antonio Carlos Jobim--the wonderful Brazilian composer almost single-handedly responsible for all things bossa nova--influenced some of past half century's best and most insipid musics, from bossa nova jazz to elevator Muzak. Wave, a collection of 1967 dates featuring keyboardist Jobim backed by an extensive orchestra, straddles that line: it's full of amazing original compositions, but the arrangements have a certain faux suave, late-'60s lounge feel that reeks of ...