New York City: Global Beat of the Boroughs

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	Artist(s):	Various Artists
	Music by:	Smithsonian Folkways
	Sales Rank:	335937

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Recording label: Smithsonian Folkways
Model: SFW40493
EAN: 0093074049327
Binding: Audio CD
Release Date: 2001-06-12
Universal product code (UPC): 093074049327
Number of discs: 2

Product Description
New York's soundscape is as varied and distinctive as its skyline. But the cultural diversity and musical virtuosity featured here will surprise listeners who think they know the "real" New York. Featuring outstanding grassroots ensembles from more than a dozen of New York's most vibrant ethnic communities, this release pairs the traditional with innovative cross-cultural fusions. From Irish ceili groups to Caribbean steelbands, Gypsy ensembles to Chinese orchestras, African-American gospel choirs to Latin jazz, this audio portrait of the five boroughs will delight lifelong New Yorkers and first-time visitors alike. Over two hours. 31 tracks. 40-page booklet, extensive notes, and photos.

Brand: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Disc 1 Tracks:
1. Fiesta De Plena - Viento De Agua
2. Campo - Los Pleneros De La 21
3. Los Vecinos Oyen - Luis Dias
4. Cana Brava - Jose Quezada Y Los Cinco Diablos
5. Kange Majekrahi - Besim Muriqi
6. Shota - Besim Muriqi
7. Doli Goca N'Penxhere - Merita Halili
8. Xing Jie - Music From China
9. Nachay Nandalala - Sampat Dino Boodram
10. Sanjo Kayageum - Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association
11. Fakoli - Abdoulaye Diabate And Super Manden
12. Yesa - Orlando 'Puntilla' Rios Y Nueva Generacion
13. Oquendo Y Libre - Manny Oquendo Y Libre
14. My Time (Excerpt) - CASYM Steel Orchestra
15. Everything Will Be Alright - Reverend Timothy Wright And The Grace Tabernacle Choir

Disc 2 Tracks:
1. Cocek Manhattan - Yuri Yunakov Ensemble
2. Milino Kolo - Sau Family Orchestra
3. Crowley's/Jackson's - Eileen Ivers
4. The Galloping Hound/McGreavy's/Cat's Meow/Fraher's - Cherish The Ladies
5. Miroloi (Excerpt) - Halkias Family Orchestra
6. Kokkino Gramma - Grigoris Maninakis And Mikrokosmos
7. A Freylekhn Purim - Andy Statman
8. Khsidim Tanz - The Klezmatics
9. Rara Processional (Excerpt)/Kongo (Excerpt) - Frisner Augustin And La Troupe Makandal
10. Sa Li Fe Pou Mwen (Excerpt) - Dickson Guillaume & The New York State Haitian Interdenominational Mass Choir
11. Charanga Completa - Los Macondos
12. Olive Harvest - Simon Shaheen And Qantara
13. Segah Suite (Chrouky, Abou Zelof, Muwashshah) - Naji Youssef And Members Of The Near Eastern Music Ensemble
14. Improvisation On Mugam Chargah And 'Gubayenim' - Ensemble Tereza
15. Haida-Haida - Cheres
16. O Giglio E Paradiso - Phil Valli Orchestra

Publishers: Smithsonian Folkways