Tierra Caliente: Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacan

World | Jul 2006

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2006-08-01
Conjunto de Arpa Grande (big harp ensemble) plays music that is similar to mariachi. The ensemble comes from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Two violins, two guitars, and a harp (that can be used as a drum) and vocals, often in falsetto. Upbeat sons, rancheras and other sounds. The harps are a bit plinky, but in a good way. Expertly-played folk music, every track worth it worth playing, but I really liked these:

1. Light, bouncy, midtempo good vocals. Too short.
2. Bright, toe-tapping w/tripping vocals & extra good strings.
3. Fast son with a fun melody & a happy sound.
4. Upbeat son w/nice blend of strings & fast vocals.
5. Relaxed and romantic ranchera with an old-fashioned feel.
8. Fast vocal duet. Lively strings & catchy melody.
11. Uptempo w/a clap-along sort of feeling.
12. Midtempo vocal duet w/good use of harp.
16. Fun, catchy, upbeat love song.
17. Tripping strings, soaring vox, upbeat.

Recent airplay

Vuela, paloma
At the Cafe BohemianhOct 10, 2006
El Huilotero
At the Cafe BohemianSep 26, 2006
El Perro
At the Cafe BohemianSep 19, 2006
Paseando por Michoacan
At the Cafe BohemianSep 12, 2006
La Renca
At the Cafe BohemianSep 05, 2006
La Renca
At the Cafe BohemianAug 29, 2006

Charting

2006-08-13 — 2006-10-15 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Oct 15 1
Oct 1 1
Sep 24 1
Sep 17 1
Sep 10 1
Sep 3 1
Aug 27 1
Aug 20 3

Track listing

1. Espinas De Alma
2. El Huilotero
3. El Perro
4. El Son de Sanchez
5. Vuela, paloma
6. La Recien Casada
7. La Godornia
8. Paseando por Michoacan
9. El Gallito Giro
10. El Pasajero
11. La Renca
12. Yo Quiero A Maria
13. El Jarabe Ranchero
14. Ay, Que Alta Viene la Luna
15. Son Del Ranchero
16. Linda Chiquilla
17. Son Del Veinte