http://squirl.info/collection/show/253 A broad collection of music in Spanish (and maybe some Portuguese) that I own, or aspire to own in the near future. Copyright 2008 Squirl LLC Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:23:59 +0000 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:23:59 UTC http://squirl.info http://squirl.info/images/header_squirllogo.gif http://squirl.info/collection/show/253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/2995?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Rodrigo y Gabriela" height="88" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/10/B000HKDEE2.01.LZZZZZZZ_47402.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Amazing stuff. Check these guys out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rodrigo+gabriela" target="_blank">on YouTube</a>. I saw them live in Santa Monica, CA, and they blew my mind away.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:55 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/2995?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/478?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Songs From the Tin" height="99" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00004UCF3.01.LZZZZZZZ_12727.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Lovely assemblage of sounds and the gorgeous voice of Lilliana Chachian. Chris Franck and DJ Patrick Forge are the musical brains.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:09 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/478?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/477?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Del Este de Los Angeles (Just Another Band from East L.A.)" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00004XQXD.01.LZZZZZZZ_12724.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Some great classic Mexican tunes, given an Angeleno flavor by Los Lobos.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:09 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/477?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/473?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Chanchullo" height="89" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00004X158.01.LZZZZZZZ_12712.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />The title track on this album, "Chanchullo", has a tropical lilt, like an old man who hitches up his white pants and breaks into spontaneous dance.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:09 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/473?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/472?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Introducing...Rubén González" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000005J55.01.LZZZZZZZ_12709.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Quieter than the other Buena Vista Social Club fare, quiet like Joao & Violao<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:09 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/472?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/469?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both">This is the first Spanish-language hip hop that I've truly enjoyed and embraced. Some of the interstitial stuff is less interesting, but overall tight.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:09 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/469?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/373?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Mi Tierra" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000002952.01.LZZZZZZZ_12043.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Yes, there's a Gloria Estefan album here. And yes, I like it. And if your Spanish isn't so good, her diction is crisp and clear, good for practice.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/373?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/372?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Lágrimas Negras" height="90" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B0001EKZOQ.01.LZZZZZZZ_12040.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />What happens when you pair one of Cuba's greats, pianist Bebo Valdez, with Diego El Cigala, an amazing Spanish flamenco singer? Listen to this and see. Worth taking the time and money to appreciate.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/372?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/371?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="João Voz e Violão" height="98" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00004KDC0.01.LZZZZZZZ_12037.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />A master boiled down to his essence. Just Joao and a guitar. Turn up the volume and listen to the subtleties of his voice.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/371?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/369?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Ochoa Y Segundo" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00003IQTL.01.LZZZZZZZ_12031.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />I haven't listened to this one (or purchased it yet), but there's gotta be some good stuff on it...<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/369?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/368?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Son de Oriente" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B0000549U4.01.LZZZZZZZ_12028.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" /><div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/368?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/367?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="La Flaca" height="98" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000000VJM.01.LZZZZZZZ_12025.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />The first time I heard Jarabe de Palo, I was in a nightclub in Valencia, Spain. It was early, maybe 9 or 10pm, and the place was empty. The dj was playing an acoustic version of the song "La Flaca" (on this album), and it made an impression.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/367?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/366?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Depende" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00000IABS.01.LZZZZZZZ_12022.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Not my favorite Jarabe de Palo album, but some interesting songs, and always his voice is amazing.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/366?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/364?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Grandes Exitos" height="98" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000083EKT.01.LZZZZZZZ_12016.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />I want to listen to this, as I've had mixed feelings about Jarabe de Palo's albums. Maybe his greatest hits leaves out the crap and plays to his strengths?<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/364?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/363?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Mais" height="93" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000005HGS.01.LZZZZZZZ_12013.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Marisa Monte is a classically-trained singer who switched over to rock and roll. Her voice is almost birdlike at times, plaintive and lovely. I don't love all of her songs, but some are gems.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/363?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/362?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="A Great Noise" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000005H73.01.LZZZZZZZ_12010.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />One of Marisa Monte's early creations. I'm not sure about the Ramond Pettibonesque cover.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:08 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/362?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/361?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Memories, Chronicles and Declarations of Love" height="99" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00004TL1D.01.LZZZZZZZ_12007.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Very lyrical, poetic. Uneven, but worth listening too, and there are a few gems on this album.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/361?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/360?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Infinito Particular" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000ERU6NA.01.LZZZZZZZ_12004.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />Haven't listened to it, looks intriguing.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/360?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/359?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Universo ao Meu Redor" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B000ERU6JO.01.LZZZZZZZ_12001.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" /><div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/359?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/358?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Siberie M'etait Conteee" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B0009SPZ94.01.LZZZZZZZ_11998.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />I have no idea what this contains, but I'm curious<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/358?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/356?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Clandestino" height="98" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00000C2MI.01.LZZZZZZZ_11992.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" /><div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/356?c=Music&cid=253 http://squirl.info/asset/show/355?c=Music&cid=253 <div style="clear:both"><img alt="Proxima Estación: Esperanza" height="100" src="http://squirl.info/users/s/e/steve/images/2006/9/B00005BF9Z.01.LZZZZZZZ_11987.jpg" style="padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px;clear:both" width="100" />A riotous mix of sounds found and sounds created. Very lyrical, chaotic, and always changing.<div> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:42:07 +0000 http://squirl.info/asset/show/355?c=Music&cid=253