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Maiteí América: Harps of Paraguay

Various Artists
Maiteí América: Harps of Paraguay
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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 3:40
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102
Piririta (Piririta) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 3:57
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103
Isla Saká (Saká Island) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 3:25
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104
Cajita de arpa / El Sueño de Angelita (Little Harp Music Box / Angelita Dreaming) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 2:56
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105
Ykuá Potrero (Ykuá Potrero) Miguel Ángel Valdez, Víctor Carlos, José José 2:09
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106
Tres de mayo (The Third of May) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 3:07
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107
Tren lechero (The Milk Train) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 4:39
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108
Jeroky popó (Vivacious Dance) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 2:35
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109
Pájaro campana (The Bell Bird) Martín Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 4:02
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110
Caturí Abente (Caturí Abente) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 3:04
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111
Coronel Martínez (Coronel Martínez) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 2:52
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112
Paraguarí (Paraguarí) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 2:40
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113
Ángela Rosa (Ángela Rosa) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 3:00
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114
Unión (Unión) Nicolás Caballero, Sebastián Ortíz 2:45
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115
Ykuá Satĩ (Ykuá Satĩ ) Miguel Ángel Valdez, “Víctor Carlos” Yrala, “José José” Gayoso 2:55
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116
Maiteí América (Greetings, America) Kike Pedersen, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 3:39
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117
Carretaguy (Under the Cart) Marcelo Rojas, Alfredo Gryciuk, Ariel Burgos 3:01
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118
Cascada (Waterfall) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 7:07
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119
El boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver) Martín Portillo, Alejo Benítez, Ariel Burgos 3:04
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120
Recuerdos de Ypacaraí / Mis noches sin ti (Memories of Ypacaraí / My Nights Without You) Nicolás Caballero, Ariel Burgos 3:58

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40548

Year(s) Released

2009

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Tradiciones/Traditions Series

Genre(s)

Latin; World

Credit(s)

Carlos Rojas Hernández - Producer
 Daniel E. Sheehy - Producer
 Pete Reiniger - Recorder, Mixing Engineer
 Horacio Cáceres - Recorder
 Charlie Pilzer - Mastering Engineer
 Alfredo Colman - Liner Notes
 Steve Cooley - Designer
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