CD of the Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have chosen a CD that covers a wide time range in Spanish music. Only one CD could be chosen, but the heritage of Hispanic music includes many countries, many composers, and many styles. Hispanic countries include Spain, Portugal, all the South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, etc.), all the Central American countries (Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, etc.), Mexico, Cuba and other Caribbean countries, not to mention all the areas that have been influenced by and assimilated Hispanic cultures (the Hispanic diaspora).
Noches de Espana (Spanish nights): Romantic guitar classics (Philips G2-42150) – Pepe Romero (see article on the Romero family in Grove Music Online) plays solo guitar music by Spanish composers from the 16th century to the 20th century. One of the most accomplished classical guitarists performing today, Romero really brings life to every one of these Spanish works for guitar. All acoustic and unplugged. Give it a try. Whatever you do, turn it up!! You'll miss the music if you can't hear it!
For more information-see articles in Grove Music Online and in the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, vols. 2 and 8 (REF ML 100 .G16 1998) on the music of individual Hispanic countries (just look up the country, i.e. Cuba, Honduras, etc.). Also, see the video set The JVC video anthology of World Music and Dance, vols. 20 and 28 (DVD M 1627 .J3 2005)