 | Beele Cruu by Susana Harp
Buy used from: $17.97 This CD exhibits music from Oaxaca. It includes songs in Mixtec & Zapotec, 2 obscure songs by Alvaro Carrillo (Sabor a Mi) & a wonderful version of the immortal Danzon "Nereidas".
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 | 20 Exitos de Oro de los Panchos, Vol. 1 by Los Panchos
Buy used from: $19.99 A must have Los Panchos albums. Excellent arrangements on Vagabundo, La Mucura, & Don Quixote.
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 | Re by Café Tacuba
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $4.12 An incredibly well planned & executed production by one of the greatest alternative rock bands ever.
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 | Lo Mejor de lo Mejor by Luis Arcaráz
Luis Arcaraz was one of the world's finest big band orchestras. He created a unique style and some timeless music like As de Corazones & Viajera. His version of Caravan stands up to Duke Ellington.
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| Lobo Y Melon, Con Sabor A Tropico, El Muerto Vivo - Compay Gallo - Mi Socio by Lobo y Melon
One of the best bands in the Afro-Cuban genres, this 1973 CD is their most polished work available.
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 | Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo by Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $6.20 This 4th Generation is blessed with the best recording studios & instruments and their predecessors talent. This CD is a must have in the Mariachi Genre.
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 | Gusta Usted? Joyas Rancheras Al Estilo de Vicente Fernandez by Vicente Fernandez
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $6.64 Joyas Rancheras is Chente's finest album. No commercial hits, but this gritty tenor delivers fabulous renditions of the "heaviest" songs in the Mariachi repertoire.
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 | La Llorona by Lhasa De Sela
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $2.99 Lhasa's voice is not on the same playing field as Lola & other greats, but her expressiveness and the unique style of this Mexican/Jewish/French Canadian production is quite welcome on my list.
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 | Afro-Cuban Fantasy by Poncho Sanchez
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $4.89 After being shun by the Afro-American & Nuyorican Jazz establishments, this native of East L.A. should not be shun by Mexicans (even though his music isn't particularly Mexican, it is excellent)
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 | 15 Exitos Inmortales de Jorge Negrete by Jorge Negrete
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $4.07 Arguably the best male voice in the Mariachi repertoire. His crisp low notes, crescendos, & thunderous high notes plus Miguel Martinez' trumpet accompaniments are worth the price of admission!
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 | Historia by Caifanes
Buy new: $11.96 / Used from: $6.77 Caifanes create a special blend of "smokey" almost spiritual rock that pays tribute to nature & mesoamerica.
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 | Sones Jarochos by La Negra Graciana
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $6.79 La Negra - with her bluesy style - is absolutely one of the best harp players in the Son Jarocho genre.
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| Exitos de los Broncos de Reynosa by Broncos de Reynosa
Buy used from: $78.81 In my humble opion....the best accordion in Mexico. I specially liked the solo on "Sube y Baja"
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 | Carlos Chávez: The Complete Symphonies
Buy new: $10.98 / Used from: $5.40 One of the greatest modernists...its a shame that his Sinfonia India has never been recorded on Meso American instruments as envisioned by Chavez.
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 | Muna Zul by Muna Zul
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $7.97 Very impressive acappella trio...bone chilling harmony reminds me of a Jose Guadalupe Posada engraving.
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 | 20 Exitos by Oscar Chavez
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $32.73 A great CD from the leader of the Mexican social protest / grassroots musical movement.
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 | Lo Mejor de lo Mejor: 40 Temas Originales by Marco Antonio Muñiz
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $36.71 Incredible voice, great command of melody & harmony and excellent choice of songs.
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 | Lo Mejor de lo Mejor by La Banda Sinaloense el Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $36.71 No whiny singers, only classic instrumentals - Zopilote Mojado, El Sinaloense, Flor de Capomo, Arriba Pichataro, Nino Perdido
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 | El Triunfo (Sones De La Huasteca) by Los Camperos De Valles
Buy used from: $8.99 First rate recording; frantic fiddling & strumming; and eerie falsettos make this a great album of Sones Huastecos!
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 | Antologia by Emilio Tuero
Buy used from: $65.39 A good compilation of Mexico's first radio star - one of the greatest Tango singers ever.
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 | Guitarras Bohemias De Pepe Chavez by Musica Mexicana
Buy used from: $89.23 An excellent CD of Acoustic Solo Guitar in a uniquely Mexican style.
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 | Al Son de la Marimba: Coleccion RCA 100 Anos de Musica by Various Artists
Buy used from: $69.69 Excellent introduction to this fusion of African & Mayan elements. Tortuga del Arenal is particularly exhilariting.
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 | Linea Mexicanisimo by Las Hermanas Padilla
Buy used from: $74.99 Hermanas Padilla with their two-part harmony & sliding notes represent the most traditionaly style of singing in the Ranchera genre.
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