1. Chacha la Vie
2. Yiri Yiri Bon - Mendez, Silvestre
3. Arranca - Manzanita
4. Volver a Verte - Chirino, Willy
5. Los Pasillos de Tia Conga - Cespedes, Gladys "B
6. Bésame Mamá - Santamaria, Mongo
7. Son Flamenco
8. Asia - Colon, Willie
9. Carmelina
10. No Me Llores - Grinan, Luis Martin
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The title of this CD is mildly misleading as this collection is not strictly homegrown Latin in its focus. There are also tracks by Manzanita, a Spanish Roma (Gypsy) player famous for his rumba flamenca (this is what the Gipsy Kings play); Kaoma (a group famous--or infamous--for its high-profile participation in the lambada craze); and Ricardo Lemvo, a Congolese star with an Afro-Cuban style redolent of Kinshasa during the 1960s. That being said, it is unlikely that these 10 tracks will disappoint anyone. It's prime stuff, ranging from Colombia's Toto La Momposina to Oscar de Leon from Venezuela, to the Bay Area's own Conjunto Céspedes. Latin music is a complicated subject and many would-be listeners are too intimidated to try it. This album was compiled by a fan, rather than a pundit, with a naive enthusiasm that's certain to help beginners feel relaxed enough for further explorations. --Christina Roden
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Latino! Latino!
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1997-06-24)
- Publisher: Putumayo World Music
- Label: Putumayo World Music
- Studio: Putumayo World Music
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 11 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #129329
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Summary: Great Compilation of Upbeat Latin Music 2007-07-04
Comment: You can't go wrong with this album: an international compilation of Latin/Salsa dance and pop music. Every track is great. The $1.00 current used priced tag is unbelievable! Get it!
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Summary: Latino, Latino 2006-02-23
Comment: I actually heard this CD at a Training seminar before I actually bought it. The music is terrific.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Latino all the way! 2005-08-18
Comment: A great compilation of music from the roots of Africa, Cuba and Latin America interpreting the Cuban son better known today as "Salsa", other musicians from Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela are here too with their traditional rhythms that have been incorporated in the Afro-Cuban sounds. My favorite is a duo "Besame Mama" with Poncho Sanchez (a Chicano from California) and my favorite the king conga player, (Cuban born) Mongo Santamaria. This CD is very good for all Latinos in general.
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Summary: EXCELLENT LATINO BY PUTUMAYO 2005-07-13
Comment: Anything buy Putumayo is great. This is nothing different--great latino vibes for any party, morning errand or dinner mix.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A great cd 2001-11-26
Comment: This is an album that is sure to lift your spirits. Full of great Latin dance beats, from artists from Cuba, Spain, South America and even Zaire. A great selection and variety, from Salsa and Rumba to Son. The booklet is also very informative, with a piece about each artist and the song. Highly recommended.
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