Various Artists - Archivo de Guatemala - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Spanish colonies in Central and South America emerged as wellsprings of cultural activity throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The meeting of indigenous populations with Latin American cathedrals and courtly life resulted in styles bearing the imprint of folk music, even in sacred compositions. The sophisticated musical culture of Guatemala City Cathedral is represented in an archive of hundreds of works, several of which are recorded here. The guitars, harp, voices and percussion of acclaimed ensemble El Mundo bring to life the vibrant and at times hypnotic dance rhythms of Spain, Africa and the New World, creating a sound unique to this region, and one that still flourishes to this day. Album Tracks 1. Astoras Alegres [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 127] 2. Gitanillas Vienen [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 118] (Arr. R. Savino for 2 Voices and Chamber Ensemble) 3. Instrucción de Música Sobre la Guitarra Española, Book 2, InchDe Cifras Sobre la Guitarra EspañolaInch Folías (Arr. R. Savino for Guitar and Harp) 4. Ángeles Del Cielo [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 118] (Arr. R. Savino for 2 Voices and Chamber Ensemble) 5. Violin Sonatas Nos. 26-27 [Museo Nacional de Antropología Ms Copy, Mexico, 18th Century] 6. Al Demonio - Si Perfecciona El Altísimo [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala MSS 98 and 147] (Arr. R. Savino for 3 Voices and Chamber Ensemble) 7. Ay de MÍ, Que El Llanto y la Tristeza [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 289] 8. Vaya de Jácara Amigos [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 157] 9. Sonata Da Camera a 3 in G Major, Op. 2, No. 12, InchCiaconaInch 10. Vaya Pues Rompiendo El Ayre [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 261] 11. Cantada Al Santísimo Sosiega Tu Quebranto [Archivo Musical de la Catedral de Guatemala Ms 669] (Arr. R. Savino