Mexicanisimo is the thirteenth studio album by keyboardist Yanni, released on Venemusic label in 2010. The album peaked at #15 on Billboard's "Regional Mexican Albums" chart, at #2 on Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart and at #31 on "Billboard's "Top Latin Albums" chart in the same year.[2]

Mexicanisimo
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 11, 2010
GenreLatin
Length39:43
LabelVenemusic
ProducerYanni
Yanni chronology
The Inspiring Journey
(2010)
Mexicanisimo
(2010)
Truth of Touch
(2011)
Alternative Cover
English version
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Background

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The album is a musical tribute to Mexico during its period of bicentennial celebrations. Yanni has collaborated with Mexican producer Manuel Cázares to interpret many Mexican songs that embrace the country's heritage. The album features performances by guest stars Lucero ("Mi Ciudad") and Pepe Aguilar ("Silverio Peréz").

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."El Cascabel" (Son)Lorenzo Barcelata3:31
2."Granada" (Paso doble)Agustín Lara3:52
3."La Bikina" (Huapango)Alejandro Roth, Rubén Fuentes2:34
4."El Son De La Negra" (Son)Silvestre Vargas, Fuentes3:06
5."Cielito Lindo" (Ranchera)Quirino Mendoza3:08
6."Silverio Pérez" (Paso doble; featuring Pepe Aguilar)Lara2:36
7."Guadalajara" (Ranchera)Pepe Guízar, Paul Lynn3:09
8."Mi Ciudad" (Ranchera; featuring Lucero)Guadalupe Trigo, Eduardo Salas3:41
9."María Bonita" (Vals)Lara3:05
10."La Culebra" (Son)Vargas, Fuentes2:54
11."La Malagueña" (Huapango)Ernesto Lecuona4:29
12."México Lindo y Querido" (Ranchera)Jesús Monge3:16

Credits

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  • José Luis Aguilar - Harp
  • Alfredo Nava - Vocals
  • Amador Bedolla - Cello
  • Rubén Bedolla - Viola
  • Luis René Cárdenas (Boro) - Recording and mixing
  • Javier Carrillo - Arrangements
  • Iris Alejandrina Cázares - Copyist
  • Manuel Cazares - Arrangements
  • Isabel Frenk - Cello
  • Patricia Hernández - Viola
  • Jorge Jimarez - Vocals
  • José Manuel Jiménez - Vihuela
  • Julio Lizarraga - Arrangements
  • Luz María - Cello
  • Mariachi Águilas De México - Vocals
  • Angel Ramos - Sax (Soprano)
  • David Rivera - Guitarrón
  • Cristobal Rodales - Harp
  • Alfredo Solis - Vocals
  • Yanni - Piano, production
  • Manuel Cázares - Executive producer

References

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  1. ^ AllMusic
  2. ^ "Chart history for Mexicanisimo". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
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