Chile's folk music was the rage in leftist circles worldwide through its association with Salvador Allende, the Chilean president toppled in a U.S.-backed coup. Rafael Manriquez hurdles barriers of language and lyrics in performances of that music crackling with vibrancy, integrity and invention. Que Viva El Canto is a survey of traditional genres, from Chile's cowboy songs to music associated with the urban poor. Many melodies are sun dappled and lovely in their solo guitar setting; other songs feature larger ensembles that push toward raucous energy. A music critic and musician before fleeing the 1973 coup, Manriquez brings a strong clear voice to his unostentatious interpretations.
Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin asserted Wednesday that Roland Burris should be seated in the Senate, becoming the second Senate Democrat to publicly break from party leaders on the controversial appointment.
In an interview, Feingold said Democratic arguments that Burris should be denied a seat because he was [...]![]()