Universal Latino compiles a number of their best artists and their better moments from 2001 onto La Vida Es un Carnaval de Cumbias, a fine and straightforward collection of flavorful Latin music. No,
Ricky Martin isn't on here -- this is the real thing. The vocalists sing in Spanish, and to a certain extent the instruments are somewhat authentic as well. A perfect sampler for those interested in Latin music looking to dig a little deeper than pre-packaged artists like Martin and
Marc Anthony. ~ Jason Birchmeier