The Rough Guide to the Music of Venezuela

Artist: Various Artists
Label: World Music Network
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 605633111521
EAN: 0605633111521
ASIN: B0000CNXD9

Release Date: 2003-11-13

Related Categories:

Venezuela

| South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General

| International | Styles | Music

Latin Pop

| Latin Music | Styles | Music

General

| Pop | Styles | Music

General

| Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General

| Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

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Vistiting Venezuela

Tracks:

Caracas, Caracas - Un Solo Pueblo
Madrugada Llanera - Mario Suarez
Deshonestidad - Guaco
Gavilan - Dimension Latina
Ariel - Oscar D'Leon Y Sus Amigos
La Paloma - Quinto Criollo
Mosaico Tradicional - Tambor Urbano
Las Tres Damas - Saul Vera
Malembe - Raices De Chuspa
Moliendo Cafe - Hugo Blanco
Caballo Viejo - Simon Diaz
Viva Venezuela - Un Solo Pueblo
Palo Palo - Maracaibo 15
Los Cadetes - Oscar D'Leon Y Sus Amigos
Calipso De El Callao - Alberto Naranjo Y Su Trabuco
El Meneito - Grupo Barlovento
Julio Moreno/Linda Manana - Vasallos Del Sol
Pajarillo Revuelto - Bandolas de Venezuela
Pajarillo Verde - Soledad Bravo

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Customer Reviews:

Suenos venezolanos.......2005-07-08

I'm surprised that a compilation could so capture me. This music haunts me. Venezuelan music in all its myriad forms can have that effect. It comes wafting over the radio waves into neighboring Colombia and Trinidad and our mouths hang open in astonishment. Sometimes we wipe a nostalgic tear, often we get up and dance, sometimes we press our ears to the speakers to figure out "what is that instrument they are playing?" Well here is an eclectic mix of what Venezuela has to offer, without the static on the radio. You can answer for yourself why their Boleros are so heavenly and bittersweet, why their Palo sounds so African, why their Parranda is so hearty, why their voices are so salty and full of life's pathos.
And then there are things on here that you cannot categorize so easily...typically syncretic:Venezolana tipical.

Que bonita es la musica de Venezuela.......2004-06-29

This album is a great introduction to musica Venezolana and is also a great CD period for those of us who already know and love the diverse styles and sounds that come from the beautiful country. I can proudly say that I descend from the rich and varied culture of Venezuela on my father's side. I really wanted to learn more about my music and all the variations of its genres and flavors.

A ROUGH GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF VENEZUELA takes a great sampling from musicians and styles (llanera waltz, Afro-Venezuelan music, joropo, gaita...and, of course, it wouldn't be the same without a couple of tracks from "El Leon" himself, Oscar de Leon). Some of my favorite tracks are the gorgeous "Gavilan," a catchy and danceable salsa track, "Caballo Viejo," a traditional llanera tune, "Pajarillo Revuelto," a song with gorgeous accompaniment, and the touching "Pajarillo Verde" (recorded by the legendary Soledad Brava).

I cannot begin to reccomend this album to you enough! Please give it a listen. There are so many beautiful types of Latin music that go beyond salsa! (I say this with full respect because I love salsa as well. It's just well worth exploring the rich sounds of other rhythms and voices you might not be familiar with.)

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Crosses Ep ~ Jose Gonzales

Rock Will Never Die ~ Michael Schenker Group

Arcade ~ Arcade

Tékitoi (Who Are You?) ~ Rachid Taha

Walls ~ Red Paintings

H-Om ~ Bingo

League of Fools ~ Bettie Ford

Vertigo ~ Little Children Jump

For Me and My Gal ~ Original Soundtrack

Killers & Dealers in Violent Areas ~ MC2 & JDog