Putumayo Presents Nuevo Latino
05/15/2004 01:51AM
Contributed by: ARomero
New York, USA - Putumayo's latest compilation is Nuevo Latino. In the
1990s, the term “Nuevo Latino” was coined to describe a new type of cuisine that
blends ingredients from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. to create an exciting
and original fusion. A similar blend has occurred in the music world. Young
artists from the Americas and beyond have used a stock of Latin rhythms,
portions of alternative rock, reggae and electronica, spiced with local
languages, rhythms and instruments to create a flavorful musical stew.
In this new Latin music, hints of Cuban son, Brazilian bossa nova,
Argentinean tango, Colombian cumbia can be heard alongside touches of
contemporary blues, loungy surf music, ragamuffin, trip-hop and hip-hop. The
combination reflects the multicultural influences guiding a new generation of
musicians.
Nuevo Latino features the Cuban soul of singer and songwriter Raul Paz,
Mexican musical and cultural revolutionaries Los de Abajo and newcomer Federico
Aubele, who presents subtle remixes of tango from his native Argentina. The
inspired guitar of Spanish superstar Jarabe De Palo reveals the deep influence
of blues on their music.
New York band Mosquitos offers a blend of pop and bossa nova.The multicultural
background of London-based Kad Achouri is reflected in his music. French/Spanish
singer Sergent Garcia’s mix of Cuban salsa, Jamaican reggae and ragamuffin have
earned him worldwide fame.
Nuevo Latino also features Acida, an Argentinean husband and wife duo
that perform loungy Latin music. Spanish singer songwriter Javier Álvarez, who
was discovered singing in Madrid’s subways, is featured as our Colombian
alternative rockers Aterciopelados. The collection is closed out by Kana, a
French reggae band with a Spanish lead singer.
Listen to the tracks
Mulata by Raúl Paz and
Mi Ultima Voluntad by Sergent García.
Buy Nuevo Latino.
World Music Central
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