is a giant in music, having led one of its finest ensembles since 1961 ( ). He is often credited with bringing music to the forefront rather than simply acting as a backup band for singers. is just what the title advertises: many of their best known tunes (often presented in medley form), performed and recorded in 2004. have a lusher sound than the standard ensemble (two trumpets, two violins, guitar, vilhuela, and guitarron), achieved by adding more violins and bringing back the harp, which was basically replaced by the far more portable guitarron. The detailed arrangements really come alive on this recording, with the band offering all the exuberance and passion expected from a good ensemble. With , has offered up another fine volume documenting the rich and disparate traditions of indigenous music, and the curious could do far worse than starting here. ~ Sean Westergaard