December 2007
Salsa
El Cantante
Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture
Marc Anthony's rendition of Hector Levoe's music from the motion picture about Levoe's life. Levoe is famous for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythms in the 70's and 80's. Marc Anthony does a great job of taking us back! Check it out!
Country Western
Trisha Yearwood
Heaven, Heartache And the Power of Love
Trisha's back and better than ever! Her rich country voice belts out some great Two Steps, Triple Two Steps and Nightclubs. This would make a great gift for those lovers of good country music!
WC Swing
Go Dance WC Swing Jam
iMix
Kristy put together a playlist of about 17 of your favorite WC Swing tunes that are just perfect for dancing! You can download one or all of them for your own listening pleasure! Enjoy!
Holiday Music
Toni Braxton
Snowflakes
This is a non-traditional Christmas CD in the Toni Braxton fashion. Great for a romantic Christmas night with the one you hold dear or for a laid back party with friends just enjoying the season. Happy Holidays!
November 2007
Salsa
Willie Rosario
Back To The Future
Rosario's sound is clean and well-produced. It boasts of crisp, bright horns and a solid rhythm section that dancers will appreciate. Most songs are danceable and performed at a comfortable tempo. "Satin Lace" will have you looking for a partner if you're anywhere near a dance floor. Available on iTunes or descarga.com.
Country Western
Go Dance Kickin’ Country
iMix
Enjoy this Country Western variety we put together for you that is just right for practicing all your latest dance steps! It includes Two Step, Polka, Triple Two Step, West Coast Swing, Waltz and Nightclub. Just go to the iTunes iMixes and look up Go Dance Kickin Country! YeeHaw!
Argentine Tango
JC’s Tango Faves
iMix
Here is a compilation of Argentine Tango dance music that is already put together for you on iTunes iMix. You can listen and download only the songs you want or you can download the whole compilation. Just perfect for practicing the Tango steps you’re going to learn in the Intro to Argentine Tango Workshop!
Ballroom
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
You are going to love this CD. It has a lot of non-typical songs for dances like Rumba, Samba, Tango, Hustle, EC Swing and NightClub. “Assassin’s Tango” alone makes this CD worth the price. A terrific Argentine Tango! You will also find several good Rumba/Bolero tunes and more. Check it out and enjoy!
October 2007
Merengue
Merengue All Stars
Las #1 en Merengue
If you are looking for Merengue music to practice all your new moves to, here’s a great option. It contains lots of Merengue favorites and it’s available on iTunes. Sixteen songs for only $9.99.
Country Western
Luke Bryan
I’ll Stay Me
This new CD by Luke Bryan has some really good Triple Two Steps, a WC Swing and even a 2-Step. You might recognize his recent hit single “Good Directions”, a very fun Triple Two Step to dance to. You can listen to his new CD on iTunes.
Ballroom
Go Dance Smooth Magic
iMix
Here is a compilation of Smooth music to get your ballroom dancing off to a good start. Go to the iTunes iMixes and type in Go Dance Smooth Magic. It consists of Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Argentine Tango songs that are just right for practicing all your new moves!
WC Swing
Angie Stone
Baby – New Single Release
Angie is back! She sings some of my favorite R&B/Soul West Coast Swing tunes. Baby is her newly released Single and if it’s any indication of what the album will sound like, I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. Run out and get it today, because only the single is available on iTunes.
September 2007
Bachata
Bachata Hits
2007
Ok, so now you have learned to dance some Bachata and need to know where can you find music to practice to. Well, wonder no more. iTunes offers a great CD that is a compilation of Bachata music in a variety of speeds. You can buy the whole CD or listen and download only the ones you want.
Country Western
Kellie Pickler
Small Town Girl
Aside from Kellie’s hit “Red High Heels”, this CD has about 6 good dance songs on it, including Triple Two, WC Swing (Things That Never Cross A Man’s Mind), Waltz, NightClub and EC Swing. You can listen to the selections on iTunes.
Viennese Waltz
CVH’s Contemporary Viennese Waltz
iMix
This mix is for those of you that thought Waltz just meant Strauss and other long deceased Europeans. Here's a collection of contemporary songs from Rock to Soul Ballads for these elegant dances. Check out the other Viennese Waltz iMixes on iTunes.
WC Swing
Appel Blues for Swing
iMix
If you love dancing to the blues, then you need to check out David Appel’s iMix “Blues for Swing”. There are 89 danceable songs for WC Swing, Whip and Push. Follow the links from www.appeldance.com or find it on iTunes.
August 2007
Salsa
La Excelencia
Salsa Con Conciencia
La Excelencia is a local New York group that does what’s left of the Latin circuit in New Jersey and around town. It’s made up of younger salsa musicians that play raw and hard, with none of the sweetening that gunk up pop salsa. This is unprettified salsa dura, with the percussion cranked, lots of breaks with loud voices. Check it out on www.descarga.com
Country Western
Brookes and Dunne
Hillbilly Deluxe
This CD has some good country WC Swing songs, which most of you know, can be hard to come by these days. “Play Something Country” and “She Likes To Get Out Of Town” have a fun rhythm with good hits for playful WC Swing dancing. “Building Bridges” with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow is a great Triple Two Step, also. Check it out on iTunes.
Ballroom Mix
Shall We Dance
Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
This CD will provide you with a great variety of Ballroom and Latin dance tunes. It is worth every penny! You will find Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Quickstep and Paso Doble. This CD is highly recommended for everyone that loves dancing! Available anywhere.
WC Swing
Shemekia Copeland
Turn The Heat Up
The daughter of the late bluesman Johnny Copeland steps up to the plate with this album. Shemekia has enough tricks up her sleeve to make this CD well worth checking out. Good swing. Good hits and breaks. Great voice!
Check it out on iTunes.
July 2007
Salsa
Issac Delgado Y Su Grupo
En Primera Plana
Delgado is one of the great Caribbean singers of the 20th century. The Frank Sinatra of Salsa. This music isn’t timba, it’s Salsa with great coros, perfect tempos with a pile of great singing. It’s dance music perfection. You can purchase it on www.descarga.com.
Country Western
Gretchen Wilson
One Of The Boys
Gretchen never ceases to entertain us with her more than interesting lyrics and good ol’ country twang. Her music is also known for its good country dancin’ tunes. This CD doesn’t let us down on either count. It includes Nightclubs, Triple Twos and Two Steps. Check it out on iTunes.
Ballroom
The Ultimate Ballroom
Album 8
Made especially for ballroom dancers, this CD includes a great selection of Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quicksteps. It has 40 danceable tracks for only $29.95. You can purchase it on www.ballroomdancers.com where you can listen to every track before you buy it. Enjoy!
Blues
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps
The Bottom Line
Here is a new artist with plenty of good WC Swing Blues tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure. There’s nothing like a female singer who can belt out a good one and roll her voice like the best of the male blues singers. You’re gonna enjoy this one. Check it out on iTunes.
June 2007
Salsa
Los Hermanos Moreno
Como Se Manea
The Los Hermanos orchestra is back with a vengeance and each track is jam packed with dance floor plutonium. Fabian Picon steps in and pulls off a “10” for his percussion work here. Very Highly recommended. Get it on www.descarga.com.
Ballroom Waltz
101 String Orchestra
Strictly Slow Waltz
A beautiful mix of some of the traditional Waltzes that have warmed our hearts for years. It is a great CD for beginners who are just starting to learn. You can get it on iTunes. Download the whole CD (14 songs) for only $4.oo, or just download your favorites!
Country Western
Brad Paisley
5th Gear
Brad’s first single release of this album “Ticks” is already a hit at our Country Western parties. It’s a fun two step with clever lyrics which is what makes Brad’s music so great! I can hardly wait for the release of the whole album which is scheduled for June 19th. Download his new release on iTunes today.
Hustle
Bob’s Mix of Hustle, Cha Cha & WC Swing
on iMix
What I love about the iTunes iMixes is that someone else does all the work gathering songs for playlists or dance practice. This iMix has a good selection of Hustle, Cha Cha and WC Swing. There are 26 songs in the mix, so you are sure to find something you like. Download the whole collection or just the songs you want. Enjoy!