The Best of Inti-Illimani

by Inti-Illimani

Overview

A greatest-hits compilation from the Chilean supergroup Inti-Illimani. Their four Xenophile releases are documented relatively thoroughly here. The basic foundation of Andean song and music is mixed successfully with everything from ranchero to Afro-Cuban to tango. Given the wide breadth of styles touched upon by the group, the coherence is slightly lower than one would find in an average release, but still the structure is held together by both the band's general abilities and the underlying Andean base throughout. As such, the album is perhaps not perfect for someone looking to make inroads into authentic Andean music, but it's suited quite well for someone looking for a fusion between Andean and other forms of Spanish music, from all corners of the former Spanish empire. The band might not be as good at Afro-Cuban as Irakere or as good at tango as Piazzolla, but it's the mixture of genres that powers the album along, trying to give a little bit of something for everyone. Pick it up for an interesting listen, but the album is not for the purists of ethnic musics. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	06/06/2000
Label:	Xenophile
UPC:	0048248405522
Rank:	82191

Tracks

1. Angelo
2. Negra Presentuosa (Pretentious Black Girl)
3. Recuerdos de Kalahuayo
4. Yamor
5. Kalimba
6. Mulata
7. La Fiesta Eres Tu
8. El Negro Bembon
9. Kulliacas
10. Arpa Peruana
11. Entre Amor
12. Yendo y Viniendo
13. Fina Estampa
14. Antes de Amar de Nuevo
15. Salake

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Inti-Illimani   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Donald Sanders   Illustrations
Jose Seves   Arranger
Horacio Salinas   Composer,Arranger
Egberto Gismonti   Composer
Pedro Villagra   Composer
Horacio Duran   Composer
Patricio Manns   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Andres Soto   Composer
Bobby Capo   Composer
Inti-Illimani   Composer
Chabuca Granda   Composer
Nicolas Guillen   Composer