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Sarah Aroeste
A la Una: In the Beginning
Genres: Blues, International Music

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. A la Una - In the Beginning
2. Arvoles - Missing You
3. En el Café - Café Rumbita
4. Hija Mia - The One
5. Durme Durme - As You Sleep
6. Yo M?Enamori - Moon Trick
7. Adio Querida - Last Goodbye
8. Noches - Sweet Nights
9. Hija Mia Remix

CD Details

All Artists: Sarah Aroeste
Title: A la Una: In the Beginning
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Aroeste Music LLC
Original Release Date: 4/15/2003
Re-Release Date: 6/15/2003
Genres: Blues, International Music
Style: Traditional Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 678277055926

Synopsis

Album Description

A la Una: In the Beginning presents an updated take on traditional ladino songs. Combining sephardic folkongs from around the Mediterranean with contemporary rock sounds, this album present ladino music in a fresh, contemporary way. The ethnic mix of the songs on A La Una ranges from ladino pop, to rock lullaby, free jazz, dub mix and beyond.

CD Reviews

Sarah Aroeste - A la Una

Joanneva12a | USA | 03/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sarah Aroeste and her band have revived the Ladino language in this new album which sounds wonderfully ethnic yet should appeal to a wide audience thanks to the extremely smart arrangements of Shephardic folks songs that, according to the liner notes, date back as far as the 15th century. I immediately liked the catchy rhythms which compliment her beautiful singing, and there seems to be a multitude of interesting instruments that really add to the flavor of the album. What I especially appreciate are that the English translation of the lyrics are included in the liner notes, giving me the chance to appreciate the songs not only for their melodic quality, but also for the message they convey. Once you know the meaning of the song, then you can try to sing along with Sarah in Ladino! I think you will be very much surprised how good this album is and how appealing the songs are. No doubt they worked very hard on the arrangements to bring these songs out of historical obscurity, and into the 21st century. Well done and I look forward to more!"