The Artistry of Sergio Cuevas

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released on LP in 1969; recorded in Paraguay

The harp, coming from the Greek word harpe or faulx which described its original shape was, in Ancient times, shaped like a sickle.

The Indian harp is an instrument, which was introduced into South America by the Spanish and Irish Jesuit missionaries, as a means to accompany the popular songs allowed in the churches with new . . . words.

The harp has become the national instrument of Paraguay where Sergio Cuevas was born, in 1939, at Villarrica.

From the age of fifteen he devoted himself entirely to the study of this instrument. In 1958, he was selected by the Paraguayan Government to be the musical Ambassador of his country at the Latin American Festival in Miami. In 1962, he left for South Africa with the Sophie Tucker show. Today, he travels throughout the world interpreting this mulatto music which is full of charm and nostalgia. When the record is played, it casts a spell which is due, doubtlessly, to this extraordinary virtuoso, to the palpitating rhythm, the fantastic and close . . . very close throbbing of the music. (from the liner notes)

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Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Colorado {2:22}

2. Som Coiman {2:57}

3. Misionera {3:00}

4. Lagrimas {3:11}

5. Angela Rosa {2:26}

6. Bayon de Madrid {2:14}

Side 2

1. Cascada {4:11}

2. Lamento Paraguyo {2:53}

3. Luna Llera {3:09}

4. Caballito {2:50}

5. Maria Elsa {2:48}

6. Luna de Miel {2:10}

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