Matei America: Harps Of Paraguay / Various Matei America: Harps Of Paraguay / Various CD

Paraguayan harp music is unique, and stands out as a favorite for harpists the world over? not least for it's driving rhythms, compelling melodies and rich ornamentation. "Greetings, America" Maitei America, in the Guarani 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 Nicolas Caballero, Martin Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Miguel Angel Valdez, and Kike Pedersen. 20 tracks, 65 minutes, 20+ page booklet.

1. Llegada (Arrival) 2. Piririta 3. Isla Sak?í 4. Cajita de Arpa / Sue??O de Angelita (Little Harp Music Box / Angelita Dreaming) 5. Yku?í Potrero 6. Tres de Mayo (The Third of May) 7. Tren Lechero (The Milk Train) 8. Jeroky Pop?? 9. P?íJaro Campana (The Bell Bird) 10. Catur?- Abente 11. Coronel Mart?-Nez 12. Paraguar?- 13. ?üNgela Rosa 14. Uni??N 15. Yku?íSat;#297; 16. Maite?- Am??Rica (Greetings, America) 17. Carretaguy (Under the Cart) 18. Cascada (Waterfall) 19. El Boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver) 20. Recuerdos de Ypacara?- / Mis Noches Sin Ti (Memories of Ypacara?- / My Nights Without You)