Uruguay doesn't often get a look in with South American music. If it's not the Brazilian Samba hogging the limelight then you can be sure the Argentinian Tango will be desperate to get a foot in the door. Not only that but you can't chuck a stone in Chile without hitting an international superstar techno DJ so it's refreshing to come across a ready made primer for the freshest Candombe sounds from Uruguay. About time too, as the country is finally getting the recognition for its music long after it made its reputation with writers and artists. This compilation features the traditional drum beat but now with turntables, scratching, guitar, keyboard and all manner of wizardry.
I must confess I'm biased about Uruguay (it's a Gus Poyet/Brighton and Hove Albion thing) but I think they have the coolest flag in all of South America (I am also the proud owner of one of the very largest Uruguay flags in the UK) but after listening to this infuriatingly short album I think they have arguably the coolest little music scene too. See for yourself by going onto Soundcloud here.
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