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.

Tracklist:

Llegada - Arrival
Piririta - Piririta
Isla Saka - Isla Saka
Little Harp Music Box/ Angelita's Dream - Cajita De Arpa/Sueno D
Ykua Potero - Ykua Potero
Third Of May, The - Tres De Mayo
Milk Train, The - Rren Lechero
Vivacious Dance - Jeroky Popo
Bell Bird, The - Pajaro Campa
Caturi Abente - Caturi Abente
Coronel Martinez - Coronel Martinez
Paraguari - Paraguari
Angela Rose - Angela Rose
Union - Union
Ykua Sati - Ykua Sati
Greetings, America - Maitei America
Under The Cart - Carretaguy
Waterfall - Cascada
Little Oxcart Driver, The - El Boyerito
Memories Of Ypacarai/ My Evenings without You - Recuerdos De Yp

UPC: 093074054826
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Release Date: 5.19.09
Format: CD

Matei America Harps Of Paraguay / Various - Matei America: Harps Of Paraguay (CD)