Track Listing

1. Txalaparta
2. Arku Dantza/Arin Arin
3. El Besu (The Kiss)
4. Nao Vas Ao Mar Toino (Don't Go To Sea Toino)
5. Dum Paterfamilias/Ad Honorem
6. Dueling Chanters (Sixpenny Money/Polka De Vilagarcia)
7. Galician Overture
8. Guadalupe
9. Minho Waltz
10. Setting Sail/Muineira De Frexido
11. Maneo
12. Santiago De Cuba
13. Galleguita/Tutankhamen
14. Tears Of Stone
15. Duublin In Vigo

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24594 in Music
• Released on: 1996-11-04
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
When the Chieftains' intrepid bandleader, Paddy Moloney, first heard Carlos Núñez, a young recorder and bagpipe virtuoso from a far-flung Celtic outpost in Spanish Galicia, he was mightily intrigued. Santiago explores a tradition that draws on medieval, Spanish and Celtic sources; the music is performed on instruments that have changed little over the centuries. Núñez represents the home team here, while Los Lobos and Linda Ronstadt personify its Central and South American descendants. Elliot Fisk, a pupil of the guitar maestro Andrés Segovia, and Ry Cooder respectfully contribute sparkling riffs. "Dublin in Vigo", a live track with joyous playing and a high-spirited ambiance, is merely one highlight of many. --Christina Roden

CD Description
The region of Galicia, a green and hilly area located in the northwest corner of Spain, forms the inspiration for this 1996 album. Ireland and Galicia have religion, music, and a certain Celtic ancestry in common; Spanish sailors were washed up and in some cases settled in Ireland after the destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
The Chieftains, traditional music pilgrims of the world, here seize the opportunity to work with the young recorder, whistle, and gaita (Galician bagpipes) player Carlos Nunez on SANTIAGO. It's intriguing to hear the similarities between traditional Irish and Galician music as they intermingle here. Many other similar musical styles are sampled on SANTIAGO, too, including music from Portugal and even Mexico, with help from Los Lobos. Standout tracks include "Dun Paterfamilias/Ad Honorem" a mediaeval chant enhanced by the beautiful harp playing of Derek Bell, and the live, joyous romp of "Dublin in Vigo".

Customer Reviews

VIVA THE CHIEFTAINS...!
This is a terrific melange of medieval, celtic, and spanish music, all put together as only the Chieftains can. Wild as it may sound, it works beautifully. It makes for an original, non-traditional approach to celtic strains that serves only to delight the listener. The contributions of Galician piper Carlos Nunez, as well as that of Linda Ronstadt and Los Lobos, further enriches this innovative recording, making it one well worth having in one's collection.

Santiago
as the title would suggest this has a very Spanish feel to the music.very pleasant easy listening.