Amparanoia

Vibrant and playful, Rebeldia Con Alegria is a compilation of songs released from 1997-2003. Amparanoia is not easy to categorize as they are one of those groups that seemlessly blend several different styles--salsa, jazz, rock, reggae, lounge, ranchera, even a touch of electronic--to create a unique, eclectic harmony. In the mid-90s Amparo Sanchez, originally from southern Spain, linked up (apparently romantically as well as musically) with Manu Chao and you can feel his influence on songs from 1997s El Poder De Machin--you can also hear the early seeds of Chao's Clandestino, listen to Buen Rollito's "Welcome to Tijuana." Amparanoia started adventurous in '97 and haven't stopped the journey. This disc is mostly upbeat but does contain a couple ballads where Amparo's voice really shines, there is also a track done with Calexico. Amparanoia are exciting and energetic and clearly not afraid to experiment--this is one group where no 2 songs sound alike. For me this is the perfect CD for a summer Bar-B-Q or a small cocktail party. If you are interested in world music at all don't balk at the price of this great compilation.

If you love Manu Chao, Pink Martini, Sidestepper or Yerba Buena you will enjoy this, I promise! If you haven't heard of any of these groups get them as well!

From the colorful cover art to the lively mix of language (French, English, and Spanish), to the array of voices and instruments backing up Amparo's voice, this album demands your full attention. The Latin rythms blended with hints of reggae and Amparanoia's unique soulful style merge into a beautiful example of true World music. Its an almbum to dance to, and album to sing to, an album to listen to in the car, or while relaxing in your living room. Whatever language you speak, don't let yourself miss out on the powerful voice of Amparo Sanchez and the vibrancy of a truly international group that will make you feel as if you are traveling the world through their music.

Highly recommended for Spanish students as lyrics are printed in the insert!

First translating the other review:
"This is a really good album. It's refreshing music and lyrics with influnces from the latin american tradition. The disk is in the line of music from Mano Negra, Manu Chao, Mimi Maura, etc..."

I find the album along with others to be a catchy mix of political music. Amparanoia similar to Mano Chao with more of a rock/salsa undertones and less of Mano's techno bent. A few of their songs are covers of Mano Chao. Amparanoia is a band which embodies globalization in it's best sense. Their music mixes styles and languages from france, spain, cuba, south america, the usa, england, and africa. The members of the band live in barcelona but they are from the cuba, spain, belgium, and switzerland. They have a number of albums out but apparently amazon only has one listed. I recommend you check out their website at [web page]. One note, the site is pretty but there is little information in english.

Es un muy buen disco. Tiene mucha frescura en su musica y en sus letras. Altas influencias musicales latinoamericanas. Un disco muy recomendable para los que siguen el camino de Mano Negra, Manu Chao, Mimi Maura, etc.

Vibrant and playful, Rebeldia Con Alegria is a compilation of songs released from 1997-2003. Amparanoia is not easy to categorize as they are one of those groups that seemlessly blend several different styles--salsa, jazz, rock, reggae, lounge, ranchera, even a touch of electronic--to create a unique, eclectic harmony. In the mid-90s Amparo Sanchez, originally from southern Spain, linked up (apparently romantically as well as musically) with Manu Chao and you can feel his influence on songs from 1997s El Poder De Machin--you can also hear the early seeds of Chao's Clandestino, listen to Buen Rollito's "Welcome to Tijuana." Amparanoia started adventurous in '97 and haven't stopped the journey. This disc is mostly upbeat but does contain a couple ballads where Amparo's voice really shines, there is also a track done with Calexico. Amparanoia are exciting and energetic and clearly not afraid to experiment--this is one group where no 2 songs sound alike. For me this is the perfect CD for a summer Bar-B-Q or a small cocktail party. If you are interested in world music at all don't balk at the price of this great compilation.

If you love Manu Chao, Pink Martini, Sidestepper or Yerba Buena you will enjoy this, I promise! If you haven't heard of any of these groups get them as well!