(Volume #11) Paraiso (Paradise)

“When I regained consciousness, I knelt down and with tears in my eyes, thanked the Great Spirit for having let me go on living. At the same time, I implored Him to bring my little ones back to me, asking him to protect them and to let them know, through His angels, how much I loved and missed them.” From CD jacket of Paradise The theme of paradise, or heaven, dominates this collection of songs, including the otherworldly “Conversación con Dios”. Along with these songs of the spirit are some truly remarkable arrangements of favorite pop tunes originally composed by such artists as Led Zeppelin and The Eagles. You’ll be amazed at Inca Son’s interpretation of “Stairway to Heaven”, which has become a favorite. The CD has won over critics as one of the best contributions to contemporary New Age Music. Inca Son means “Sound of the Incas.” This world acclaimed band plays the centuries-old music of the Andes of Peru, home of their Inca ancestors. In addition, Inca Son performs music from throughout Latin America, and through original, vibrant arrangements, lends an Andean flavor to well-known modern pop tunes. INCA SON is a Peruvian music and dance ensemble with numerous awards and performing credentials, including the 2007 Independent Music Award for “Best World Traditional Song” and the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding World Music Act”. They are the first Peruvian group to win the coveted INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD! Their vibrant sound has entertained audiences of all ages throughout the world. With 12 CD’s to their credit Inca Son continues to flourish, expanding its huge fan base with each new release. Inca Son has played on some of the greatest stages around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Boston\'s Symphony Hall (with the Boston Pops), Kennedy Center, US Capitol, the White House, Red Square in Moscow, Russia and the Teatro del Verme in Milan, Italy, just to name a few. Inca Son is now recognized as one of the world’s best World Traditional Music groups. In the words of Keith Lockhart, conductor, Boston Pops, \"Their music is of the highest caliber\"