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

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