"Spain's biggest musical export in the first half of the '90s. "Entre Dos Tierras" was all over Europe's rock radio stations (but the whole album is excellent). Personal favorite: "Maldito Duende.""
"Not quite as commercially successful internationally as its predecessor, but more mature and I actually like it better. Favorites? Too many to name ..."
"The most comprehensive of the compilations released after their demise. Contains live versions of some of their hits and the maxi mix of "Heroe de Leyenda." (That was before they became rockers!)"
"Not as widely known outside Spain as Heroes (also more experimental), but hugely popular nationally. Their music brings back memories of one of my best vacations ever."
"Can't talk about Spanish music w/o mentioning gypsy guitars - and their greatest master. Already famous when he released this one (at 28 yrs!), he really revolutionized flamenco here...& forever after"
"A hug from the kings of fusion rock! Their landmark album; even if you'd missed their debut, there was no way overlooking them after this. Rock, blues, salsa, jazz - it's all here, and then some ..."
"Carlos Santana's greatest coup in years: He teams up with Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Everlast, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and others - and wins 9 (!) Grammies in the process. Supernatural indeed!"
"Fusion rock part 2: an explosive blend of rock and jazz from Chile with socially/politically conscious lyrics and Indian roots. Not to be missed, particularly live."
"The queen of fado and her crown jewels: Lyrics courtesy of the greatest poets of the Portuguese language, sound courtesy of saudade and Alain Oulman ... and truly, what a voice (que voz) ..."
"Fans call her Amalia's heiress, critics say this isn't even fado - call it what you will, it sure is poweful. And if you've seen "Primal Fear," you've at least heard "Cancao do Mar": Want more yet?!"
"Before Dulce there was already Madredeus: Teresa and the guys' second album and first real success. From here on, they've redefined fado with every new record - and not just insiders know "O Pastor.""
"Probably their most successful album to date; a true Viagem a Lisboa ("Journey to Lisbon;" the Portuguese title of Wenders's movie). Saudade never before sounded so beautiful!"
"Their sound changed a little after founding members Gabriel Gomes (who discovered Teresa Salgueiro) and Rodrigo Leao left, but Teresa's angelic voice still takes you right to fado heaven."
"Who said there's an expiration date on good music? These guys have as much fire as ever, and Ry Cooder did the world a huge favor when he unearthed them. - R.I.P. now, Compay ..."
"Hearing him play you'd swear he was Brazilian; there's a reason why they called him "the Sound." His most complete collection, with a live cut of "Garota de Ipanema." (That girl, you know?)"
"Stan Getz made her his Girl from Ipanema, but she's a great singer in her own right, too. This compilation has all of her great ones, plus a couple of lesser-known songs."
"Astrud's ex-husband, of course, is a Brazilian legend; they even named him "o Mito." Sometimes a voice and a guitar (voz e violao) is all it takes... but this was produced by Caetano Veloso to boot!"
"With "o Mito" and 2nd wife Miucha for parents, she just had to inherit loads of talent; and of course she did. Performing since childhood, she's an innovator of Brazilian music as much as her dad."
"He blended and revolutionized bossa nova, samba & politics, and frightened the heck out of Brazil's military dictators. Britain proved a safer place to live, but musically he stayed true to himself."
"The heartache of her Cape Verdian morna is the same as that in fado & Brazilian music... saudade all over. She's the diva, and this album propelled her to worldwide fame - 6 years after its recording!"
"He loves Brazilian music ... who knew?! But blending it with his very own style of rock, he of course proves a revolutionary yet again (while helping to save the Brazilian rainforest on the side)."
"He grew up in Minas Gerais and has been producing his own mix of jazz & pop for decades; they say this is his "White Album." Still envy my youngest sis' for the whole year she spent in his home state!"
"Did you know they play bagpipes in Spain? Yep, that's right - Galicia's culture has Celtic roots, & he's the biggest star. To add insult to injury, my middle sis' got to spend a year in his home town!"
"Some call him the Brazilian Dylan, and this list wouldn't be complete without the co-founder of Tropicalia (with G. Gil). This album won the first-ever Grammy for best Musica Popular Brazileira."
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