Musical Vacation: New Releases – 1/22/10

In these hard economic times, travel is a luxury few can afford.  Here’s a solution – suit up in a bikini or swim trunks, assemble a beach chair under a bright light, grab your favorite exotic beverage, close your eyes and play these two new releases from the Pennybank Tunes Music Library!  PNBT1004 Salsa represents the best in traditional and current Latin styles with zest and flair.  This captivating release features tracks by master percussionist/songwriter Archie Pena (Shakira, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony) and is bound to get your Bon Bon shaking!  With loads of active percussion, spirited violin, Spanish vocals, lively brass and festive piano, this CD screams “FIESTA!”  After the party starts winding down, get into a spiritual meditation mode with PNBT1008 India.  Featuring traditional Indian instrumentation of psychedelic sitars, mystical tabla, sarangi, tambura, Indian bamboo flute and vocals in the Hindi dialect, these tracks really set the mood.  It gives you the sensation of setting sail on the Ganges River and soaking in panoramic views of the Indian countryside.  Hit play and let the allure of exotic lands flow through your speakers!

For these and many other great tracks from Pennybank Tunes, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com

Latin

PNBT1004 – Salsa

A celebration of festive Latin songs and instrumentals

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World

PNBT1008 – India

Traditional Indian moods and textures

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site.