Maiteí América: Harps of Paraguay

Paraguayan harp music is unique, and stands out as a favorite for harpists the world over-not least for its driving rhythms, compelling melodies and rich ornamentation. "Greetings, America," Maiteí América in the Guaraní 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 Nicolás Caballero, Martín Portillo, Marcelo Rojas, Miguel Ángel Valdez, and Kike Pedersen. 68 minutes, 20 tracks, 44-page booklet with extensive bilingual notes and photographs.

1 Llegada (Arrival)
2 Piririta
3 Isla Sakã¡
4 Cajita de Arpa / Sueã±O de Angelita (Little Harp Music Box / Angelita Dreaming)
5 Ykuã¡ Potrero
6 Tres de Mayo (The Third of May)
7 Tren Lechero (The Milk Train)
8 Jeroky Popã³
9 Pã¡Jaro Campana (The Bell Bird)
10 Caturã- Abente
11 Coronel Martã-Nez
12 Paraguarã-
13 ÁNgela Rosa
14 Uniã³N
15 Ykuã¡Satĩ
16 Maiteã- Amã©Rica (Greetings, America)
17 Carretaguy (Under the Cart)
18 Cascada (Waterfall)
19 El Boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver)
20 Recuerdos de Ypacaraã- / Mis Noches Sin Ti (Memories of Ypacaraã- / My Nights Without You)