If you are familiar with Latin party music, you'll have a good idea what this sounds like. Here's the thing. That type of music is generally a lot of fun, and this is a classic example. I used to speak Spanish pretty well, but time has not been kind, so, while I can still read it pretty well, I'm often lost listening to people speak. So, I only understood a fraction of the lyrics. Even so, I still really enjoyed this set. That's how strong it is. Kiki Valera plays something called a "cuatro." It's a Cuban eight-string guitar. So, you won't be surprised to find that guitar features prominently on this album.

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