Beat the Donkey

Artist: Cyro Baptista Label: Tzadik Category: Music Average customer rating: Format: Live Media: Audio CD Number Of Discs: 1 UPC: 702397760825 EAN: 0702397760825 ASIN: B00006JTG0 Release Date: 2002-10-22

Listmania:

1. Music that I love
2. The Nu Latin Jazz
3. Best of the New Latin Jazz
4. Gigs & sessions of master guitarist Kevin Breit Part 1 of 2.
5. New Jazz Beat Elite

Tracks:

1. Caranguejo Estrela Brilhante - The Crab And The Shining Star
2. Sapo And The Prince
3. Cyrandeiro
4. Sweet Cuica
5. O Canto Da Ema
6. Parar De Fumar
7. Rio De Jakarta
8. Tapping The Stars
9. Anastacia
10. Mr. Bugaloo
11. Ama
12. Funk I - Live At La Plaza W.G.B.H.

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1. Love the Donkey
2. Obrigado Brazil
3. Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs
4. St. Elsewhere

Customer Reviews:

A brave hybrid . . ........2003-11-20

What's going on here? World metal? Loosy-goosy Brazilian vocal weirdness mapped onto some crazed world-jazz aesthetic? I don't know, and I don't care. It took me three complete listens to get on board with the vibe here (which is, admitedly, out there), but once on board I was a--thank goodness!!--convert. Romero Lubambo, esp., rocks. The percussive soundscapes defy imagining.

Listen. You've got to set aside all expectations. I, too, was hoping for Vira Loucas bettered. I, too, was initially disappointed with the strange-sounding vibe, something I don't quite think I've ever encountered before.

Just trust Cyro--he knows best. Just go with the--to these ears, at least--rather remarkable flow. Set aside all expectations.

You won't be sorry.

Not bad, but I liked Vira Loucos a little better. 3.5 stars.......2003-10-10

Magic.......2003-01-09

Better live..........2002-12-16

This extraordinary group of percussionists led by everybody's favorite latino, Cyro, blew me away. The CD is nicely produced (thanks Tzadik) and has found its way into my permanent rotation. Hardcore metal rifs mingle with plucky guitar and vocals.

Don't miss this group if they're playing near you. But in the meantime, purchase this CD and smile.

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2. La Vita Mia ~ Amedeo Minghi
3. Steel Bands Carnival ~ Various Artists
4. Viva la Diva ~ Mina
5. Love and the Beat, Vol. 1 ~ Serge Gainsbourg
6. Baka Beyond East to West ~ Baka Beyond
7. You're Under Arrest ~ Serge Gainsbourg
8. Wango Wango ~ Osibisa
9. Old German Favorites: Seaside to the Mountains ~ Various Artists
10. Oggi Ti Amo Di Piu ~ Mina

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Recollections ~ Phil Coulter

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Pa Andra Sidan Drömmarna ~ Ulf Lundell

Lucky Numbers ~ Original Soundtrack

G-Saviour ~ Original Soundtrack

Souvenir: 1989-1998 ~ The Rankin Family