Various Artists
Maiteí América - Harps of Paraguay (CD)

SFW-CD-40548

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.

Track listing:

1. Llegada (Arrival)
2. Piririta
3. Isla Saká
4. Cajita de arpa/Sueño de Angelita
(Little Harp Music Box/Angelita Dreaming)
5. Ykuá Potrero
6. Tres de mayo (The Third of May)
7. Tren lechero (The Milk Train)
8. Jeroky popó
9. Pájaro campana (The Bell Bird)
10. Caturí Abente
11. Coronel Martínez
12. Paraguarí
13. Ángela Rosa
14. Unión
15. Ykuá Satĩ
16. Maiteí América (Greetings, America)
17. Carretaguy (Under the Cart)
18. Cascada (Waterfall)
19. El boyerito (The Little Oxcart Driver)
20. Recuerdos de Ypacaraí/Mis noches sin ti
(Memories of Ypacaraí/My Nights Without You)

Published: 2009

Genre: Middle & North America & Tango
Label: Smithsonian Folkways