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Leda and Maria: Songs and Dances of Argentina

Songs and Dances of Argentina Leda and Maria Topic Records TOP46 (EP, UK, 1959)

Production: Chant du Monde, Paris;
Notes adapted from the French by Ralph Harvey;
Sleeve design by Tony Barson

Musicians

Leda and Maria: vocals, acc. charangos (Indian guitars), quenas (reed flutes), erkes (cows’ horns), drums

Tracks

Side 1

1. Zambita Arribeña zamba (nostalgic song)
2. Una Lagrima bailecito (dance from the Bolivian border)
3. Manchay Puito canción (song)

Side 1

4. T’hei de querer vidala (elegy)
5. Pobrecito, mi caballo baguala (cry)
6. Huachi-Tori villancico (children’s song)
7. La Mota chacarera (pampas dance)
8. El Humahuaqueño carnavalito (round dance)