The Night: World Music

I–
Trio Nordestino. (53:37 min)
An album from 2000 on which the trio re-performed several old hits and combined them with songs that were popular in their repertoire at the time. A unique collaboration by this trio of Brazilian musicians, the highlights of which are two great songs from Brazilian popular music titled *Carro da polícia* and *Sobradinho*. Featuring, as a surprise, the triangle and vocals of the son Lindú: better known as Trio Nordestino under the name Lindolfo Mendes Barbosa (1941-1982), a famous Brazilian singer and accordionist who was a co-founder of the traditional forró group Trio Nordestino.
CD. Nós tudo junto – Trio Nordestino.
LABEL: Sonopress (2000) code: NK 1009-2. VIDEO

II–
QuarTango. (56:58 min)
When four classically trained musicians come together to explore their passion for tango, the result is simply enchanting. Quartango gives tango a new twist with impeccable arrangements, subtle and unexpected references to classical music, and a healthy dose of humor, all brought together by the elegant interplay of the best ensembles. The quartet offers a varied repertoire, ranging from the most beloved classical tangos to tango nuevo and Piazzolla, and also explores other genres, from jazz and ragtime to waltzes and Celtic jigs, in their own inimitable style.
CD. Espresso – QuarTango.
LABEL: Justin Time Records (1996) code: JUST 842. VIDEO

III–
Mercedes Sosa. (01:15:47 min)
Mercedes Sosa was one of the most influential musical figures in Latin America of the past few decades. The album Cantora is the thirty-sixth album Mercedes leaves behind for the world. The singer died in early October 2009 as a result of a severe and lingering illness. She was 74 years old. Mercedes Sosa became known primarily in her home country for her singing and the political convictions she liked to express. In Argentina, she was a champion of, among other things, freedom of speech and took the lead in the fight for human rights.
CD. Cantora – Mercedes Sosa.
LABEL: RCA Records (2009) code: 88697-568472. VIDEO

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Anibal Velasquez. (01:03:36 min)
Mambo Loco, a compilation of songs by Anibal Velasquez, the legendary accordionist from Barranquilla, Colombia. Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Rio Magdalena lies the city of Barranquilla. Praised by its inhabitants as Colombia’s ‘Puerto de Oro’ (Golden Gate), Barranquilla has served as a gateway to ‘Caribbean tropical sounds’ for nearly a century. Home to the country’s largest cultural event, El Carnaval, and the birthplace of the Colombian radio and record industry, Barranquilla has always been a city deeply rooted in musical traditions.
CD. Mambo loco – Anibal Velasquez y su Conjunto.
LABEL: Analog Africa (2010) code: AACD067. VIDEO

V–
Sergio Mendes. (50:15 min)
In his native Brazil, Sergio Mendes is barely known, but in Europe and the US, he is one of the best-selling Brazilian artists. This was the reason Mendes decided to move to Miami. In the 1960s, he became known for lighthearted bossa nova adaptations of the most famous pop hits (including those by The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel). With the rise of lounge music, Mendes’ work was rediscovered by a young generation in the late 1990s, which eventually led to a number-one hit in his collaboration with The Black Eyed Peas.
CD. Bom tempo – Sergio Mendes.
LABEL: Universal Records (2010) code: 00888072315754. VIDEO

VI–
Julio Sosa. (58:55 min)
This album features collaborations between Uruguayan Julio Sosa and Leopoldo Federico, two iconic figures of tango. It was recorded in Buenos Aires and includes songs such as Tan solo por verte and La casa esta triste. It is one of the most iconic albums of Julio Sosa’s career and cemented his nickname as El Varón del Tango (The Man of Tango).
CD. El varon del tango – Julio Sosa.
LABEL: El Bandoneon (1994) code: EB-CD 56. VIDEO

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