This collection gives the listener a prime example of, as the title suggests, primitive music. Some of the tracks were actually recorded while the women were working in the fields. One song is nothing more but flax being beaten against a stone with a young man singing along. But despite this simplicity, the music is complicated, intricate, and varied. It is also an interesting listen because I never had a clue as to how many other cultures influenced Spanish music. Some songs sound Arabian, others French, and a few even have a bagpiper playing along.

If you don't have the money to actually purchase the CD, at least listen to a few of the song clips; primarily the Galician 'Foliada', Asturia's 'De los tres colores, madre'and the standout track 'Jota manchega' from Castile. Though hearing the clips will suffice, it is desirable to get the CD to read Alan Lomax's AMAZING and detailed notes on every song.