New York City: Global Beat of the Boroughs
Various Artists
New York's soundscape is as varied and distinctive as its skyline. But the cultural diversity and musical virtuosity featured here will surprise listeners who think they know the "real" New York. Featuring outstanding grassroots ensembles from more than a dozen of New York's most vibrant ethnic communities, this release pairs the traditional with innovative cross-cultural fusions. From Irish ceili groups to Caribbean steelbands, Gypsy ensembles to Chinese orchestras, African-American gospel choirs to Latin jazz, this audio portrait of the five boroughs will delight lifelong New Yorkers and first-time visitors alike. Over two hours. 31 tracks. 40-page booklet, extensive notes, and photos.
Track Listing
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Fiesta de Plena | Viento De Agua | 3:45 | |
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102
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Campo | Los Pleneros de la 21 | 5:00 | |
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103
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Los Vecinos Oyen | Luis Días | 4:10 | |
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104
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Caña Brava | José Quezada y los Cinco Diablos | 4:45 | |
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105
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Kangë Majekrahi | Besim Muriqi | 0:57 | |
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106
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Shota | Besim Muriqi | 2:21 | |
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107
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Doli goca n’penxhere | Merita Halili, Raif Hyseni Orchestra | 2:30 | |
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108
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Xing Jie | Music From China | 6:15 | |
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109
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Nachay Nandalala | Sampat Dino Boodram | 3:50 | |
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110
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Sanjo Kayageum | Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association | 5:11 | |
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111
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Fakoli | Abdoulaye Diabate and Super Manden | 6:05 | |
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112
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Yesá | Orlando “Puntilla” Ríos y Nueva Generación | 2:29 | |
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113
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Oquendo y Libre | Manny Oquendo, Libre | 4:02 | |
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114
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My Time (excerpt) | CASYM Steel Orchestra | 3:39 | |
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115
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Everything Will Be Alright | Reverend Timothy Wright and the Grace Tabernacle Choir | 4:11 | |
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201
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Čoček Manhattan | Yuri Yunakov Ensemble | 3:30 | |
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202
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Milino kolo | Sau Family Orchestra | 3:55 | |
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203
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Crowley’s/Jackson’s | Eileen Ivers, John Doyle, Tommy Hayes | 3:22 | |
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204
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The Galloping Hound / McGreavy’s / Cat’s Meow / Fraher’s | Cherish the Ladies | 4:45 | |
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205
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Miroloi (excerpt) | Halkias Family Orchestra | 3:32 | |
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206
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Kokkino Gramma | Grigoris Maninakis, Mikrokosmos | 4:23 | |
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207
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A Freylekhn Purim | Andy Statman | 4:15 | |
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208
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Khsidim Tanz | The Klezmatics | 4:17 | |
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209
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Rara Processional (excerpt)/Kongo (excerpt) | Frisner Augustin and La Troupe Makandal | 5:47 | |
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210
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Sa Li Fe Pou Mwen (excerpt) | Dickson Guillaume & the New York State Haitian Interdenominational Mass Choir | 3:58 | |
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211
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Charanga Completa | Los Macondos | 5:40 | |
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212
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Olive Harvest | Simon Shaheen, Qantara | 4:08 | |
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213
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Segah Suite (Chrouky, Abou Zelof, Muwashshah) | Naji Youssef, Near Eastern Music Ensemble | 6:05 | |
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214
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Improvisation on Mugam Chargah and “Gubayenim” | Ensemble Tereza | 4:04 | |
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215
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Haida-Haida | Cheres | 2:13 | |
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216
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O Giglio e Paradiso | Phil Valli Orchestra, Salvatore “Tuddy” Ferrara | 3:43 |