Album Notes

This has become one of Inca Son’s top-selling recordings, blending original compositions by César Villalobos L. with his stylish arrangements of contemporary American and Latin American favorites. “Free Spirit”, Cesar’s signature song, was a finalist in the 2008 Great American Song contest and won an Honorable Mention in the Quicklaunch Song Contest by FlightSafe Music, the premier song contest for the film & television industry. His arrangements of “Bésame Mucho” and “Where Do I Begin” has become some of the most requested songs, and his interpretation of “Unchained Melody” never fails to bring couples cheek to cheek for a romantic slow dance.

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\"