This rousing compilation brings together songs that can generally be classified as rancheras. Ranchera music is a sprightly Mexican folk song that often usually features accordion, flutes, horns, ruffling percussion, and tight-knit vocal harmonies. Ranchera music bears a striking resemblance to the hearty, carnivalesque sound of Central European and Balkan folk forms, yet the music is distinctly Mexican--and all the more so for ranchera's tradition of patriotic themes. The performers here are distinctive and varied, and include Los Brujos de la Sierra and Isabela (whose stirring diva stylings offer a nice reprieve in the male-dominated set list). In addition to rancheras, LAS MAS BAILABLES DEL PASITO DURANGUENSE also contains a number of cumbias. The cumbia, which originated in Columbia, is a high-octane dance form that incorporates Latin, European, and Caribbean influences. The percussion on the cumbias is more fleshed out than on the rancheras, and the overall feel is noticeably different ("La Ampollet...