Track Listings (15) - Disc #1| All Artists: Various Artists Title: New York City: Global Beat of the Boroughs Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Smithsonian Folkways Release Date: 6/12/2001 Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Latin Music, Gospel Styles: Jewish & Yiddish, British & Celtic Folk, Africa, Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Mambo, Charanga, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, South & Central America, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Europe, Britain & Ireland, Continental Europe, Eastern Europe, Far East & Asia, Latin Music, Flamenco, Middle East, Lebanon, Reggae, Avant Garde & Free Jazz, Latin Jazz, Celtic New Age, Regional Mexican, Tropical, Salsa, Merengue, Instrumental Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC: 093074049327 |
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 | Various Artists New York City: Global Beat of the Boroughs Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Latin Music, Gospel
New York's soundscape is as varied and distinctive as its skyline. But the cultural diversity and musical virtuosity featured here will surprise listeners who think they know the "real" New York. Featuring outstanding gras... more » |
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Album Description New York's soundscape is as varied and distinctive as its skyline. But the cultural diversity and musical virtuosity featured here will surprise listeners who think they know the "real" New York. Featuring outstanding grassroots ensembles from more than a dozen of New York's most vibrant ethnic communities, this release pairs the traditional with innovative cross-cultural fusions. From Irish ceili groups to Caribbean steelbands, Gypsy ensembles to Chinese orchestras, African-American gospel choirs to Latin jazz, this audio portrait of the five boroughs will delight lifelong New Yorkers and first-time visitors alike. Over 2 hours, 31 tracks, 40-page booklet, extensive notes, and photos. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsVery hot compilation of the music of many cultures S. Lichtman | Stamford, CT USA | 08/23/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "The New York City Global Beat of the Boroughs stands out as a music compilation on which nearly every one of the 30+ tracks sizzle. I like the CD best because it delivers hot tunes that sound better with multiple listenings - while preserving true, traditional ethnic music styles instead of delivering watered-down, electronic "world fusion". Some of the tracks remind me of the most 'native' world music that a David Byrne or Paul Simon would collaborate on. The music includes Latin American, African American, Middle Eastern, European, and Asian styles. I've seen a related concert in New York City - the artists are equally interesting in person."
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