Brave Combo's latest project bears a superficial conceptual resemblance to David Byrne's Rei Momo in that both albums explore the rich world of Latin dance rhythms, but where Byrne managed to squeeze the juice out of the music despite guest shots from a galaxy of Latin music stars, Brave Combo delivers the goods. No, No, No Cha Cha Cha spans a remarkable range of rhythms -- salsa, cha cha, cumbia, bolero, samba, tango, bossa nova, and more, all of which are helpfully identified in the song listings -- but the band never lets musicology get in the way. They splice "Satisfaction" together with a snippet of "The No No Song" and graft the result to a cha cha rhythm for the title cut; "Cielito Lindo" becomes a manic merengue; their bossa nova rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon" manages to be both funny and touching; and retooled as a Brave Combo-fied salsa, even throwaway radio fodder like "The Way of Love" becomes listenable. The usual combo formula of nifty covers (including a wonderful rendition of "Hernando's Hideaway") and typical off-center original tunes make for a terrific album. (four stars)