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"Fiestas De Mi Tierra" from Marioneta (Chonta Records)
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And Now, the Most Underrated CDs of 2006

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By Richard Antone

So you made it through the holidays.  You were reminded that Aunt Madge still gives moldy rum cake to everyone and that Cousin Max still forgets your favorite color is not plaid.  Celebrate the season, or your survival of it, by setting it music that was overlooked this year.

Marioneta

La Cumbiamba enYeYe (Chonta)

Named for the outdoor celebration that includes cumbia music, La Cumbiamaba enYeYe is an eclectic NYC-based band bring their kinetic take on Afro-Colombian music to the world music scene.  The 11-piece group comes out smoking and doesn't let up.  Fans of Afro-Cuban music will pick up on the exciting horn arrangements.  With vibrant vocalist Nilko Andres Guearin and a bevy of versatile musicians.  Boasting a cache of exciting songs by bandleader Martin Vejerano, Sebastian Cruz and others,the band has captured its explosive live sound. 12/28/06
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