The Rough Guide To The Music Of The Andes

 

The Rough Guide to the Music of the Andes is a world music compilation album originally released in 1996. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the album features the music of the Andes Mountains of South America, focusing especially on the music of Bolivia, whose musicians contributed eleven tracks. Also featured is Peru (three tracks) and Chile (two tracks). The compilation was produced by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network.

1 Savia Andina– Tempestad 3:01

2 Los Kjarkas– Puedo Vivir Sin Tu Amor 4:04

3 Emma Junaro– De Regresso 5:11

4 Rumillajta– Atahuallpa 4:44

5 Eddy Navia– Daniela Soledad 3:57

6 Inti Illimani– El Hacha 5:24

7 Ernesto Cavour– Leño Verde 2:34

8 William E. Centellas – Chaquiras De Luz 3:30

9 Nelly Enriqueta Ulloa Mealla – Me Querido Potosi (Si Supieras) 3:20

10 Awatiñas– Quirquinchos De Corazón 4:34

11 Fernando Jimenez– Virgenes Del Sol 3:16

12 Jenny Cárdenas – Jallalla 4:00

13 Susana Baca– Maria Lando 5:37

14 Picaflor De Los Andes– Un Pasajero En Tu Camino 2:37

15 Orquesta Los Tarumas De Tarma– Alianza Corazón 2:35

16 Sukay– Conception 3:48

17 Victor Jara– Te Recuerdo Amanda 2:33

The Music Of The Andes

David Arkenstone – Caravan Of Light .... "soundtrack for the imagination"

 

David Arkenstone (born July 1, 1952) is an American composer and performer. His music is primarily instrumental, with occasional vocalizations. Most of Arkenstone's music falls into new age category; however, he also worked in other genres, including even a heavy metal soundtrack for Emperor: Battle for Dune video game. His music has been described as 'soundtracks for the imagination'. Throughout his career, Arkenstone has released over 50 albums and composed music for video games, including World of Warcraft, and for television, including NBC's Kentucky Derby. Arkenstone has been nominated for Grammy Awards five times.

Arkenstone has learned to play a variety of musical instruments, including bouzouki, mandolin, guitar, bass guitar, harp, cello, flute, electronic keyboards, piano, Turkish saz, pennywhistle, melodica, and pan pipes. He also plays drums and percussion and has performed some vocalizations on his albums.

Caravan Of Light, released in 2000, is in the electronic/new age genre with a middle eastern/African theme. 

1 Inshallah 5:58

2 Skies Of Africa 4:25

3 The Jade Mountain 5:30

4 The Road To Zanzibar 4:55

5 Jewels Of The Night 6:00

6 Dance In The Desert 5:59

7 The Spice Road 3:42

8 Randezvous 5:29

9 Under The Gypsy Moon 4:22

10 Through The Marketplace 4:54

11 Caravan Of Light 5:40

Caravan Of Light