Sunday, October 7, 2007

Babylon Motorhome and Simon Diaz: Angustia


Simon Diaz is best known for his popular interpretations of musica llanera, the folk music of the Llanos, especially his romantic versions of working songs known as tonadas. Here, one of his lilting ballads gets a radical ska makeover by the Caracas-based band Babylon Motorhome. The track appears on the album "Simon Diaz Remixes".


Track Listing:
1. Garcita - Simón Díaz vs Rombo
2. Clavelito Colorado - Simón Díaz vs Trujillo
3. Angustia - Simón Díaz vs BMH
4. Tonada de una llena - Simón Díaz vs KP 9000
5. Sabana - Simón Díaz vs Dr Muu
6. Arbolito Sabanero - Simón Díaz vs Masseratti 2lts
7. Mi Querencia - Simón Díaz vs Panasuyo
8. Tonada del Cabrestero - Simón Díaz vs Spyro
9. Sabana - Simón Díaz vs Garnica
10. Arbolito Sabanero - Simón Díaz vs GM120 + KP9000
11. Pasaje Garcita - Simón Díaz vs Todosantos
12. Tonada del Cabrestero - Simón Díaz vs Velazco
13. Tonada de luna llena - Simón Díaz vs Trilobites
14. Mi Querencia - Simon Diaz vs Cardopusher
15. Tonada de luna llena - Simón Díaz vs La Original

Report: Simon Diaz to be honoured at Latin Grammy Awards

Click here for a video of Simon Diaz singing "Caballo Viejo"

Click here for a video of Babylon Motorhome performing "ComoCumbia"

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