Rg of the Andes

Rg of the Andes
- Media Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
One of the greatest things about the Rough Guide series is the incredible diversity that they try to pack into the albums. Every style that the producers can find in a region will find its way onto the album in question. This is no exception to the rule. An album of music from Chile, Peru, and the whole of the ancient Incan territories, this one has plenty of the panpipe playing that people recognize as Andean. It also has slightly newer introductions to the Andean scene, such as charangos (a lute like instrument made from the shell of an armadillo). More striking are the newest additions, the nuevo cancion, a "new song," tied in with the politics of revolution in Chile. Guitars and newer vocals were added, and the performers doubled as political rallying points, lobbyists, and rebels (Victor Jara, here on track 17, was actually tortured and murdered during the course of a revolution as a political prisoner). On top of all this, the great world diva Susana Baca makes an appearance as well, showcasing her talent as a vocalist. For someone interested in the full range of music from the Andes, this would be a great starting point. For those that have already tuned into a given sector of the music, other options may present themselves as superior. By Adam Greenberg All Music
Country USA
Manufacturer World Music Network (UK)
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber RGNET 1009 CD
Model RGNET 1009 CD
ReleaseDate 1996-11-05
UPCs 605633100921
EANs 0605633100921

Country	USA
Manufacturer	World Music Network (UK)
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	RGNET 1009 CD
Model	RGNET 1009 CD
ReleaseDate	1996-11-05
UPCs	605633100921
EANs	0605633100921

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