Chango Spasiuk also presents sprawling, unorthodox, puzzling and captivating music on Tarefero De Mis Pagos: Sounds From The Red Land (Gema). While he’s playing the accordion, his musical form is the rhythmically daunting Chamamé, an Argentinean sound that could be deemed that nation’s version of zydeco because it is so connected to dance. A changing cast that sometimes includes guitarists, more accordion players, various percussionists, violinist and vocalists accompanies Spasiuk. These songs are short, mostly fast-paced pieces in 6/8 time, and played with a ferocity that is invigorating. Favorite selections include “El Prostíbulo” (the brothel), “Chaco,” “El Boyero” (the orchard) and “Mi Sur” (My south),” but the entire CD is a joy to hear, occasionally weird rhythms and intriguing musical aggregations and all.

-Ron Wynn