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Grammy-nominated group Cimarrón performs modern Colombian roots music on energetic new album Orinoco.

A reissue of one of Colombia's most important rock and roll groups brings warmth, nostalgia, and fresh garage rock vibes.

Surf guitars, sapphic lyrics, and punk rock attitude from the Buenos Aires sextet.

Sometime collaborators and label mates, Alice Russell and Quantic finally produce a full album. It’s been worth the wait.

Imagine if Theodor Adorno wrote Disney princess songs -- only, you know, with a salsa band.

That urge to make music so effective that no one can dispute its superiority.

Two and a half hours of catchy and curious tracks from Fruko y Sus Tesos, Wganda Kenya, and others involved in the golden period of Afro-influenced, funked-up tropical music recorded by the legendary Discos Fuentes label.

The only downside of this compilation is its brevity; it's a short, sweet dose of tropical medicine that will doubtless leave listeners wanting more.

For the bulk of this album, Quantic and his combo don't put a foot wrong. The result is a modern fusion sound based on Colombian rhythms infused with Brazilian string arrangements, Panamanian soul, and some wonderful salsa piano.

Worth the re-release.

This is exactly how a party album from a respected world music label should be handled.

The Roots of Chicha jogs along on a wave of good humour, jaunty male singing, and an overall vibe of pride and pleasure.

Despite the different springs feeding into these women's inspirational homes, the album is successful at uniting these unique, accomplished musicians.

The album almost giggles with verve.