Word: blends
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Ironically enough, the Perónists, despite their neofascist legacy, may choose to govern with a blend of nationalism and mild Marxism, which means more government control over industry and the economy. In foreign policy, Perón clearly wants to restore Argentina to leadership of Spanish-speaking Latin America, thereby countering the influence of both Portuguese-speaking Brazil- its traditional rival...
Light as a Feather (Chick Corea, pianist, Polydor; $5.98). Imagine Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 playing variations on Miles Davis and you get some idea of the results produced here by Jazz Pianist Chick Corea and his group Return to Forever. This is an ingenious blend of Latin, pop and jazz, both traditional and avantgarde...
...Simon's second solo album since his breakup with Art Garfunkel testifies anew to a major talent that simply will not stop growing. By now a pop composer with no superiors and few equals, Simon, 31, manages to distill a diversity of pop styles into an original blend, yet remarkably enough never loses the original force or point, whether it be rock, gospel, folk, soul, jazz, or even hymnody...
...newly distilled Scotch has doubled during the aging period. But lately, overproduction has watered down prices of some types as much as 40%. Prices for full-bodied malts, which give Scotch its smoky flavor, are strong now because of rising world demand; the Japanese, for instance, import malts to blend into such "Scotch-type" drinks as Suntory whisky. A supply glut, however, is still depressing the prices of grain whiskies, which are blended with malts to give Scotch its lightness...
Solti did not go. In fact, it quickly became clear that he was not quite the ogre his Germanic brusqueness suggested. The musicians soon realized his remarkable talents and total dedication. They fondly began collecting "Solti-isms" that result from his frenzied blend of Hungarian, German and English. Examples: "Dis is it as ve vould never did it." To signify that the chorus was a bit muddy: "Here we have ze svimming." Running up to compliment a stand-in singer on his performance, he cried: "Congratulations, I thought it would be twice...