Loteria De La Cumbia Lounge

Described as a “pan-Latin American martini: equal parts traditional instruments (Spanish classical guitar, accordion, horns & more) and deep, urban grooves with a dash of Esquivel and a measure of Morricone.” Think Colombian cumbia dance grooves backed by programmed Latin beats. It’s playful, sexy and surprisingly engaging. Nearly all instruments played by Michael Ramos.

*1. A sophisticated lounge groove for guitar/horns/perc.
2. Accordions & electronica merge in this relaxed groove.
3. A warm & swaying dance w/vocals. Very nice.
*4. Keyboards & vocals in a sexy midtempo thing. Sudden end.
*5. The cha cha lounge is now open. So cool.
6. Guitars & accordion, midtempo. Nice cello solo.
*7. Delicious dance w/vocals/sax/perc. Warm & playful.
8. Nostalgic romance for strings/perc. Relaxed & lush.
*9. Midtempo & melodic w/excellent work from the band.
10. Sultry midtempo groove w/a hint of Latin jazz.
11. Upbeat vocal track w/lots of perc/strings/keyboards.
*12. Lazy at first, then picks up & goes into space. Odd but cool.
*13. A modern cumbia swing w/lots horns/perc.
14. Remix of #7…not as good, in my opinion.
11/2004