 | CONJUNTO HUEYAPAN DE LA FAMILIA HERRERA: two generations of son jarocho in california - Bringing the warmth, sunshine and breezes of Veracruz with them in their music, Conjunto Hueyapan delivers an album that will cure the winter blues and turn your flat eggnog to an icy margarita in just a snap. Performing the exciting, traditional music of Veracruz, Mexico, known as "son jarocho," their celebratory spirit comes from a 36- string non-pedal folk harp, guitar-like rhythm, lead instruments known as the jarana and requinto jarocho and of course, their spicy vocals. If you're a fan of mariachi or music that, in general, demands tequila, this is for you.  |
 | LOURDES PEREZ: selections from tres oraciones - This woman is leaving a trail of sighs and faint whispers through the warehouse of CD Baby. With her soul-reaching, spine-tingling voice, every one of these tracks will hover over a room and fill the atmosphere with the smell of roses. Exquisitely solo as well as accompanied by spanish guitar, piano, cello, violin and accordion, this woman absolutely captivates. Check out every one of her albums- she is a rare, exotic and enrapturing artist with a command of her muse so strong that her audience will only continue to expand and grow. |
 | LOS CENZONTLES WITH JULIAN GONZALEZ: el pasajero, traditional mariachi, volume 2 - Ahhh, yes. Perfect music for summer- it will have you reaching for the Jose Quervo and searching out a sunny siesta spot to bake in the sunshine. What better addition to your summer preparations than a fruity, well-seasoned album of traditional Mexican Mariachi? In this, their second volume of rarely heard sones abajeņos and canciones rancheras of the traditional mariachi, pure sunshine overflows with joyous vocals- the perfect inspiration for dancing and kicking back. |
 | VICTOR HUGO: 'el niche soy yo' - Venezuelan artist, Victor Hugo, has done it again, delivering an irresistible, appetizing, fiery and hot chili-inspired album of genuine Salsa and Latin Jazz. Need to get that hubby of yours away from the TV and off his arse? If this album won't inspire at least the faintest of shoulder-shaking and hip-swaying,he's probably already in a beer coma. Seriously, if Salsa is your weakness, put off your vow of shopping celibacy for just one more day because 'El Niche soy yo' is one you need for your stash- and one album goes a long, long way.  |
 | EL SON DEL PUEBLO: jarocho de corazon - While it is neither mariachi nor flamenco, if you like either one you're going to fall over with glee upon hearing this album of the traditional 'Son Jarocho' music of Veracruz, Mexico. Featuring brilliant vocals and the bright tone of the Veracruz folk harp (arpa jarocha), this is one album that will have you heading for the border and reaching for the Jose Quervo! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! |