Putumayo Presents - Nuevo Latino (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Not your father's salsa

AfroAmericanHeritage | Wisconsin | 05/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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"

Very nice, very mellow, very fresh sounding...

Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | ...in Middle America | 07/12/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Great chill music

KublaGirl | Woburn, MA | 03/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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!"

New Latino Territory

J. Cohen | Palo Alto CA | 07/19/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The folks at Putamayo continue to show that they have great skill in finding new music and unbeatable taste. This compilation eschews more raucous and festive party music for new music from the Spanish-speaking world that has been influenced by electronica and art rock. The mood is romatic but cool. Highlights include Raul Paz's "Mulata," which evokes an erotic obsession on the winding streets of a seaside town--a sort of Last Tango in Barcleona. The Spanish band Jarabe de Palo's "Lado Oscuro" is a passion-filled plea from man to woman to love freely with no strings attached. All in all, a great introduction to new artists, some like Paz and Jarabe de Palo who are best known in Europe, and superb ambient background for traveling or a mellow party. Good liner notes introduce the performers. Wish they could include complete lyrics."

The future is now

Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 02/20/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the perfect chill disc to throw in your musical rotation. A mix and match grab bag of musical styles with one common thread; it's in a Latn groove. The artists span the globe which is what one comes to expect from Putumayo. The styles of music run the gamut of Latin exotica but with an edge of electronica that results in world beats with a modern attitude. I love stuff like this, it is very exciting to hear traditional music geting a musical makeover; it is music steeped in tradition with wings for the future. There are long established artists like "Jarabe de Palo", "Aterciopelados", "Los de Abajo" and "Segeant Garica" but there is much more. Lesser known but not neccessarily less talented artists abound for your discovery. Hey! That is what Putomayo is all about, discovery of cool music from elsewhere. Speaking of cool, all these tracks are way cool, especially "Mi Negra" which has that Manu Chao Clandestino multi-layered, percussive lush sound, puntuated by horns and quirkyness, the reggae-Cuban flavored "Original" by Kana and "El Indio" by Los de Abajo, which has a modern tropical feel to it and the ever-lovely voice of Andrea Echeverri from Aterciopelados on "Manana," where she invokes an electronica-driven sambaesque beat that has a retro-futuristic vibe that is pure nirvana. This is good music for relaxing late night and finishing off a good night, or anytime, for that matter. Highly recommended for world music aficionados."

Search - Putumayo Presents :: Nuevo Latino

CD Details

Similarly Requested CDs

CD Reviews