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Maiteí América: Harps of Paraguay

Various Artists
Maiteí América: Harps of Paraguay Paraguayan harp music is unique, and stands out as a favorite for harpists the world over-not least for its driving rhythms, compelling melodies and rich ornamentation. "Greetings, America," Maiteí América in the Guaraní 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 Nicolás Caballero, Martín Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Miguel Ángel Valdez, and Kike Pedersen. 68 minutes, 20 tracks, 44-page booklet with extensive bilingual notes and photographs.

Track Listing

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Llegada (Arrival) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 03:40
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102
Piririta (Piririta) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 03:57
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103
Isla Saká (Saká Island) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 03:25
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104
Cajita de arpa (Little Harp Music Box) / El Sueño de Angelita (Angelita Dreaming) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 02:56
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105
Ykuá Potrero (Ykuá Potrero) Miguel Ángel Valdez, Víctor Carlos, José José 02:09
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106
Tres de mayo (The Third of May) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 03:07
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107
Tren lechero (The Milk Train) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 04:39
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108
Jeroky popó (Vivacious Dance) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 02:35
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109
Pájaro campana (The Bell Bird) Martín Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 04:02
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110
Caturí Abente (Caturí Abente) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 03:04
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111
Coronel Martínez (Coronel Martínez) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 02:52
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112
Paraguarí (Paraguarí) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 02:40
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113
Ángela Rosa (Ángela Rosa) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 03:00
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114
Unión (Unión) Nicolás Caballero, Sebastián Ortíz 02:45
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115
Ykuá Satĩ (Ykuá Satĩ ) Miguel Ángel Valdez, “Víctor Carlos” Yrala, “José José” Gayoso 02:55
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116
Maiteí América (Greetings, America) Kike Pedersen, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 03:39
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117
Carretaguy (Under the Cart) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 03:01
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118
Cascada (Waterfall) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 07:07
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119
El boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 03:04
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120
Recuerdos de Ypacaraí (Memories of Ypacaraí) / Mis noches sin ti (My Nights Without You) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 03:58