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This album is simply a fantastic collection
of songs. Putumayo has done another wonderful job of taking artists of
many different cultures and styles and creating a nice mix. If someone
is interested in traveling all around the world on a very quick musical
tour, this album is a great first step.
"Nuevo Latino" introduces
new latin music from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. to combine the
best of all worlds. It starts out with “Mulata” by Raul Paz,
who is the nephew of the famous Cuban musician, Changito. Although he
has been raised in the classical Cuban tradition, he adds a nice funky
style that is getting more popular.
Next on the collection is the band Los de Abajo. They began in Mexico
as a club band. As they’ve evolved they have been able to blend
ska, reggae, salsa and cumbia into an individual sound all their own.
Argentinian Federico Aubele and his friends originally wanted to be the
next Beatles. He wanted to be George Harrison and started playing the
guitar. Although he became a great singer and uses tracks from other albums,
he always comes back to the guitar. “Postales” has a dance
beat that is smooth, sensuous, and very romantic.
Jarabe De Palo is from Spain; however, his style comes mostly from blues
legends like Eric Clapton and others. In “El Lado Oscuro,”
his style is soulful with that deep bass that feels so good!
Taking you to a far away beach is Los Mosquitos whose influences from
Brazil and New York results in a bossa nova, club style that is
fun to dance to.
Kad Achouri is just getting recognition as an innovator. He comes from
France and mixes chanson, jazz and hip-hop. Sung in French it is a style
that shows great promise.
Sergeant Garcia is a French/Spanish singer that uses Cuban salsa and reggae
to make very inspired music that sings about revolution. This track, "Mi
Ultima Voluntad" uses Bob Marley's "Forever Loving Jah"
rhythm, which is a highlight for reggae fans.
Acida is a husband and wife team that hails from Argentina. They combine
bossa nova, tango, bass, and jazz. “Presente Permenante” has
a easy flowing smooth sound and would put anyone in the romantic mood
that seems to flow from Argentina itself.
Javier Alvarez was found singing in a Spanish subway station and has a
soulful, melodic style that makes it surprising he had to start somewhere
underground. Thankfully he is now above ground and making great music.
Aterciopelados, “the velvety ones,” are a duo out of Columbia
who has a fantastic electronica based style that is loaded with the bottom
and shows they are ready to break out into the big time and possibly make
the crossover into big time.
Last on the compilation is Kana, a French reggae band with a Spanish lead
singer.
Again, this is a great compilation
of upcoming latin music, if you are trying to learn about the different
styles around the world or just want a fun party cd. Either way, I would
definitely recommend it.
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"Nuevo
Latino" 
