Latin-American music full of zest for life and serenity reminds of carefree holidays, white beaches and exuberant celebrations. In his PACHANGA-TIME, Luigi di Ghisallo revives the hot rhythms of Carnaval do Brasil, the Brazilian carnival, using traditional elements: First there is the Pachanga.

Originally built on two chords, this dance resounded on the violin, played and sung by a small folk music group. But here the Pachanga is supposed to remind of a Latin American big band playing on the ...