BYU Wind Symphony – Latin Dances (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 36:15 minutes | 408 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © BYU Records
The BYU Wind Symphony proudly announces the release of Latin Dances, the ensemble’s first album under the direction of Shawn Smith. This vibrant collection features eight tracks that explore a variety of dance styles from across Latin America, with music from Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil. Listeners will experience the region’s rich cultural rhythms and melodies throughout the album.
A standout feature is the debut of three original compositions from Brazil, presented for the first time in the United States. These pieces, widely popular among Brazilian bands, bring a distinctive flair to the collection. Over the past 15 years, Director Shawn Smith has conducted extensively in Central and South America, cultivating a deep love and appreciation for Latin music—one he now shares through this project.
Tracklist:
1-1. BYU Wind Symphony – Vientos y Tangos (11:53)
1-2. BYU Wind Symphony – 3 Latin Dances (06:01)
1-3. BYU Wind Symphony – Suíte Pernambucana de bolso: I. Caboclinho (01:21)
1-4. BYU Wind Symphony – Suíte Pernambucana de bolso: II. Serenata (02:34)
1-5. BYU Wind Symphony – Suíte Pernambucana de bolso: III. Côco (01:30)
1-6. BYU Wind Symphony – Suíte Pernambucana de bolso: IV. Frevo (01:19)
1-7. BYU Wind Symphony – 2 Corações (04:37)
1-8. BYU Wind Symphony – Ouro Negro (06:56)
