Nuevo (album)
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| Released | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary classical | |||
| Label | Nonesuch (#79649-2) | |||
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Nuevo is a 2002 album by the Kronos Quartet composed entirely of music of Mexican origin.
It was inspired by a number of visits made to Mexico by the quartet's violinist and founder, David Harrington, from 1995.
The album was produced by Gustavo Santaolalla, David Harrington, and Judith Sherman, and co-produced by Aníbal Kerpel. It was released on CD by Elektra Records, and was nominated for a 2003 Latin Grammy award for "Best Classical Album" and a 2003 Grammy award for "Best Classical Crossover Album".
The quartet performed the album live during 2002.