Various Artists - Matei America: Harps Of Paraguay - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Paraguayan harp music is unique, and stands out as a favorite for harpists the world over? not least for it's driving rhythms, compelling melodies and rich ornamentation. InchGreetings, AmericaInch Maitei America, in the Guarani Indian language, boasts three generations of Paraguay's best harpists spinning out classic compositions steeped in over four centuries of history. The preeminent, tradition-hewn polca paraguaya musical form is infused with intensely fresh, mind-opening improvisations by master musicians Nicolas Caballero, Martin Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Miguel Angel Valdez, and Kike Pedersen. 20 tracks, 65 minutes, 20+ page booklet. Album Tracks 1. Llegada (Arrival) 2. Piririta 3. Isla Sakã¡ 4. Cajita de Arpa / Sueã±O de Angelita (Little Harp Music Box / Angelita Dreaming) 5. Ykuã¡ Potrero 6. Tres de Mayo (The Third of May) 7. Tren Lechero (The Milk Train) 8. Jeroky Popã³ 9. Pã¡Jaro Campana (The Bell Bird) 10. Caturã- Abente 11. Coronel Martã-Nez 12. Paraguarã- 13. ÁNgela Rosa 14. Uniã³N 15. Ykuã¡Satĩ 16. Maiteã- Amã©Rica (Greetings, America) 17. Carretaguy (Under the Cart) 18. Cascada (Waterfall) 19. El Boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver) 20. Recuerdos de Ypacaraã- / Mis Noches Sin Ti (Memories of Ypacaraã- / My Nights Without You)