Alex Acuna, Eva Ayllon & Los Hijos del Sol
To My Country
© 2002 NIDO Entertainment (758661840120)
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Contemporary Peruvian Music. Unearth the spectrum of genres & sounds from Peru-festejos, valses, landos, huaynos, salsa & jazz latino. 2003 Latin Grammy Nominee for Best Folk Album. Voted top 10 Latin album of 2002 by The LA Times.
tracks
- 1 El Surco
- 2 El Tamalito
- 3 Un Barco Ciego
- 4 Animo y Aliento
- 5 Recreo
- 6 Ninos del Peru
- 7 Coplas a Fray Martin
- 8 Paras Shayan
- 9 Iquitos
- 10 Rumbeando al Norte
- 11 La Flor de la Canela
- 12 To My Country
- 13 Ninos del Peru (Radio Edit)
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CONTEMPORARY PERUVIAN MUSIC
NEW CRIOLLISMO, MÚSICA CRIOLLA, ANDINA, NEGRA & JAZZ LATINO
2003 LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEE FOR BEST FOLK ALBUM
Los Hijos del Sol represents a conglomerate all-star cast of Peruvian musicians reunited with the purpose of refreshing and promoting Peruvian music for the world. Led by Alex Acuña and Eva Ayllón, the musicians expanded the tradition of "música criolla" by incorporating unconventional instruments with more sophisticated arrangements.
The original recordings and the subsequent live performances of Los Hijos del Sol established a landmark in the history of Peruvian music. The project lasted for several years, as Peruvian musicians from all corners of the world returned to Peru periodically to perform and record, consequentially transforming the music scene in Peru.
For the first time, this production is available for the world. The 2002 release "To My Country" offers a tour through Peru's musical regions. The CD includes contemporary interpretations of traditional Peruvian Festejos, Vals, Landos, Huaynos, Salsa and Jazz Latino with special performances by Justo Almario, Paquito D'Rivera, Wayne Shorter and Ernie Watts.
Guided by Los Hijos del Sol, Peruvian music returns to the international stage to offer a new fountain of creativity for the world to enjoy. Voted one of the top 10 Latin albums of 2002 by The Los Angeles Times!
Born in Peru to a family of musicians Alex Acuña, as a teenager, was already one of Peru's most accomplished session drummers. At 18, he joined the great Perez Prado's big band. He later played with such diverse luminaries as Elvis Presley and Diana Ross, until he joined the groundbreaking jazz group Weather Report. Since moving to Los Angeles in 1978, he recorded with countless artists including Joni Mitchell, Whitney Houston, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hanckock. In 2000, Alex Acuña was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Traditional Tropical Latin" category for the album "Alex Acuña y Su Acuarela de Tambores - Rhythms for a New Millenium." It is his South American roots, long time association with Caribbean genres, and his deep understanding of all genres of contemporary music, which make him one of the most accomplished and well-rounded musicians.
One of the most important interpreters of Peruvian music, Eva Ayllón began to sing at the age of three, under her grandmother's tutelage. Within years she was singing at youth competitions and later on television and radio. During that time, she also developed herself as a leading exponent of "musica criolla". Her Peruvian discography counts more than 20 records and she recently received her 8th award for achieving double platinum status in Peru. Eva is the queen of Peru's Black music legacy.
MUSICIANS:
Alex Acuña - Drums & Percussion
Regina Acuña - Vocals
Eduardo Arbe - Piano
Eva Ayllón - Vocals
Miguel Figueroa - Piano
Lucho Gonzalez - Guitar
Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas - Percussion
Oscar Stagnaro - Bass
Ramon Stagnaro - Lead Guitar
AND SPECIAL GUEST STARS:
Justo Almario, Paquito D'Rivera, Wayne Shorter, Ernie Watts.
Visit www.loshijosdelsol.com or www.alexacuna.net for more information or to purchase CD.
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- author: Franc Leo
such great music, rhythm, and the feeling that your own self is transported to everywhere at once. This fusion of ethnic music to mainstream jazzed sound with the voices in song is superbly done.
Just fantastic. Fusion, traditional, technical, sweet voices, best talents on ea
author: Sarath KūmaaraI play rhythm and melody both and I sing. My percussion teacher recommended listening to Alex. This CD has entertained people from age 8 to 80 Downunder. Beautiful Traditional Peruvian music is fused and delicately engineered here with modern music and presented with sweet sounds played and sung by best talents on Earth. It’s technical, it’s relaxing, it’s romantic and it’s peaceful. If you want, turn it up to rock your walls! I enjoy listening as a music lover and this CD is also a fantastic training tool for singing, playing drums, percussion, guitar, bass, and keyboard. I hope the songs are published so we can learn to sing.
Trully amazing, the first time I heard i fell in love for the music.
author: Tony T.I heard this music on a tape for the first time many many tears ago in the mid 90's, and I lost the only copy that I had and could not identify the artist, so my quest was to find it on the internet, and I am happy to have the true copy on CD with some new songs added to this edition. Truly a wonderful peace of music.
- author: Colin Davies
I have had so much pleasure from these musicians over the years that I had to have the latest version of it. I had the 1989 version until I lent it to my grandson! The new version is better, more sophisticated, while retaining all the flavor of the rich Peruvian musical tradition. Bravo!
- author: rodolfo bussalleu
the cd exceed my expectations
fantastic!!!!!
author: luis ariasIt's simply great ,I'm peruvian and this cd has very beautiful music, I was looking for this cd long time ago,thank you so much!!!!!!!!!jazz ,black peruvian music,even Chabuca Granda's music,EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!1
The Best of The Best
author: Juan BoyerI am peruvian and proud of the sound, music, and rhythm of this CD. Eva Ayllon is fantastic. Alex Acuña and orchestra are Wonderful!!!!. I really recommend this records and keep it on the top shelf, on everyday standby. Well done...!!!! Viva el Peru...!!
Truly an awakening of rhythm and feeling not often seen in today's music.
author: Kenny CordovaI heard this album and felt the reality that was being recorded. They really put their heart and soul on this effort. It's not often you can take a record home and keep it on the top shelf, on everyday standby.
Simply brilliant
author: Tom KunnekeThis is a masterpiece of musical blends and compositions. Musicians and vocalists shine through all the genres offered.....wonderful introduction to ethnic diversity of Peru!
WONDERFUL..!!
author: Thomas RodriguezWell done...beautiful voices and magnificent musicians..!! WONDERFUL CREATION!!!