CD Reviews: Torrential tropical music reigns  Brazilian and
Latin musicians, via San Francisco and Boston, join British
electronica wizards, via India, to redefine global musical
styles.  BAT MAKUMBA: 'BOTECO' (Bat Makumba Records, $15.99)
Just try to imagine what a bunch of Brazilians transplanted to
the Bay Area would create in the way of a punky samba sound.
This exuberant band with a Clash-meets-Carnival sensibility
makes a joyous noise while singing mainly in giddy Portuguese,
or less convincingly on 2 out of 13 original songs in flat
English. The album's title references a Brazilian bistro,
although their percussive electric guitar attack and frenzied
percussion make one think of a Bahia-based garage band. Some
girl from Ipanema would catch a fever from their fire.  SOL Y
CANTO: 'CADA DÍA UN REGALO' (MusicAmador, $14.49)  In spite of
personnel changes during their quarter century, this Boston-
based band has maintained a steadfast Pan-Latin tinge entirely
their own. A constant has been the leadership of