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Advantages: beautiful Irish classic voice
Disadvantages: the old irish classic abit over played

...inside to be Irish. John McCormack sings these Irish classics with a powerful mans voice that really brings your imagination into the heart and sole of the music. This album is a peacful and relaxing trip down memory lane.John McCormack's singing style combines the beatiful melodys of a classical trained voice with the stricking sound of a strong Irish accent. This gives the album its uniqueness and gives it the storytelling quality that brings the ... Read review

Advantages: Great sound, very different, interesting guest singers
Disadvantages: Not a sound that everyone will find they like

...my all time favorite albums. Long Black Veil by the Chieftains is probably one of my top ten favorite’s albums of all time. Now, I will admit that it is not popular music, nor it is it for everyone. Many people would find it an odd choice. Irish music isn’t for everyone. However, I think this album may have more general appeal than the other albums by the Chieftains. Why would I think that? Because this album isn’t just the Chieftains. ...
...Track Two: The Long Black Veil with Mick Jagger (3:38) Okay, now I was really wondering what I was listening to. Mick Jagger singing Irish music? However, it was in English, so I listened. The sad tale of a lover put to death with the haunting lyrics and flutes were perfect. Mick Jagger does an excellent rendition of a typical Irish love song. A man is accused of murder, however he didn’t do it. The judge asks him for his alibi. But he can ... Read review

Advantages: Great whistle playing by a native Gael
Disadvantages: None

Lui na Greine is the time of day when the sun is just setting - a peaceful time to reflect on the beauties of nature and the world around us. The Gaelic language is rich with terms like this, and it is reflected in their music. Seosamh Mac Grianna ( known locally as Joe Mhici Jimi ) is from Rann na Feirste, a small rural community in the Rosses, near Gweedore in the Co. Donegal Gaeltacht. The region is rich with Irish tradition and culture, and ...
...talented people spring from this area, including such well-known groups and musicians as Enya, Clannad, and Altan. Joe's music is strongly rooted in the native language and traditions of his people. He has been playing the feadog (pennywhistle) since he was 7, and also plays the accordion, flute and fife. He is a world-class musician, and several of these tunes are his own compositions. He is joined by the multi-talented Manus Lunny of Capercaillie ... Read review

Advantages: A classic collection of Latin American songs.
Disadvantages: There is nothing worth a mention here

...mentioned on the sleeve. 30 Anos" presents a repertoire of classic songs from the roots of Argentine folk music to more contemporary compositions that form the soundtrack of Argentina's recent political struggles. This CD will allow you to hear Sosa's powerful and unstrained voice. With its extensive vocal range exuding expressiveness, colour and warmth - hers is perhaps one of the greatest voices of Argentinian music. Her songs are often simple ...
...accompanied by the sound of a single acoustic guitar, piano or mouth organ. You do not need to understand Spanish in order to admire and enjoy the power and emotion of Sosa's performances for she always sings from the heart. Mercedes Sosa is a dynamic and inspiring performer. Her music also sends a message that calls for peace, tolerance and understanding throughout the world. Tracks: 1. La Maza 2. Maria Maria 3. Gracias A La Vida 4. Todo ... Read review

Advantages: Nothing
Disadvantages: Nothing

Talking about Damaso Perez Prado is talking abot one of the best musician of the fifties who makes popular the Mambo with his Orquestra specially in Latin America with "Mambo Number 5", "Mamno Number 8", "Mambo del Ruletero", "Mambo Universitario", "Lupita" for example having a dance music as same as Huahuanco (another Cubean musical rate). At that years, my parents when they were singles dance Perez Prado Music in the parties as for example in ...
...music 50 years after and I like this songs because some Mambos seems as a Huahuanco could be as "Que rico mambo" or some Mambos as "Mambo in Sax" seems as Jazz music. -------------- His music's characteristic is that most of his music are instrumental with a Chorus for example in "Que rico mambo" says "Mambo, que rico mambo, mambo que rico, eh, eh", and having a music a musical compass ending Perez Prado shots as "Uh" for example. --------------- ... Read review