Dominican Republic 3 / Var Dominican Republic 3 / Var CD

Music from the Dominican Republic: Vol. 3, Cradle of the New World, continues in the vein of prior volumes in the series, offering songs that range from religious salves in praise of the Virgin Mary to dances such as the cumbia, the national dance of Colombia. Palos drums, which can reach up to 5 ft. In height, are featured prominently in both secular and religious songs and provide percussion for accordion and vocal melodies. Liner notes include a brief overview of the history of the Dominican Republic, track notes with lyrics in English and Spanish, and pictures of the featured musicians.

1. Mummies 2. Los Congos Del Espirito Santo / Camino Reale (The Real Path) (Medley) 3. Los Congos "Ensilla Mi Caballo" (Saddle My Horse) 4. Los Congos "Lambe los Deos Manteca" (Lick Your Finger, Manteca) 5. Los Congos "Le Vamos a Dar la Gracias" (We're Going to Thank You) 6. Baile, Cum, Cum, Baile - a Bambula 7. Ave Maria, Llena de Gracia - a Salves (Hail Mary, Full of Grace) 8. Yo Traigo Un Lirio (I Bring a Bouquet) 9. Viejo Luis a Bambula 10. Three Children's Songs 11. Navidad Sin Mi Madre - Cumbia (Christmas Without My Mother)