Three Latina Innovators’ Latest Releases

“One highlight of popular music so far this year has been the bumper crop of new recordings from singer-songwriters. Performers ranging from newcomers like Bird York and Syd Matters to legends such as Paul Simon have released discs that stretch the form, using highly textured productions and often employing electronic instruments to conduct an intimate conversation through music.

Some of the most innovative recent recordings in that style are to be found in retailers’ world music sections. In the past few weeks, three South American women — Peru’s Susana Baca, Argentina’s Juana Molina and Brazil’s Cibelle — have released stellar …”

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