La India Canela - Merengue T�pico from the Dominican Republic

Call the fire department! shouts fiery accordionist/singer/composer La India Canela (Lidia Mar�a Hern�ndez L�pez) when her driving country quintet of accordion, tambora (drum), g�ira (metal rasp), alto saxophone, and electric bass hits its stride. Rooted in the mountainous Cibao region of the Dominican Republic, the merengue tipico�s driving dance beat, aggressive improvisations, and down-home lyrics make it an irresistible Caribbean original. 32-page booklet, 55 minutes.