The Descarga Review June 07, 2007
Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico, Changuito, Jos Conde, El Negro Hernndez, New Bat Instructional DVDs and more!
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Here are some noteworthy new and reissued titles...
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico
Emigeba
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Outstanding collaborative effort with the best musicians and vocalists from both Cuba and Puerto Rico. Produced by Geo Acosta who gave us the acclaimed De Aqui Pa'lla (1994) and De All Pa'c: Cuba Le Canta A Puerto Rico (1996), Son Cuba y Puerto Rico features a *ton* of musical royalty from both islands: Tony Perez, Jos Lugo, Chucho Valds, John Benitez, Jorge Reyes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Cachete Maldonado, Tito De Gracia, Jos L. Quintana (Changuito), Pancho Amat, Elpidio Chapotn, Julito Padrn, and Jos Luis Cortz y NG La Banda.
The singers? Check this out: Roberto Hernndez, Jenisel Valdz, Tony Cal, Jerry Medina, Andy Montaez, Osvaldo Romn, Pedro Calvo, Issac Delgado, Aramis Galindo, and Coco Freeman. Whoa! Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico - Jenisel Valds, Coco Freeman Y Tony Cal 2. Barriste Con El - Issac Delgado Y Tony Cal 3. Huracn - Jos L. Cortez Y NG La Banda 4. Manicero - Jerry Medina Y Tony Cal 5. Soando Con Puerto Rico - Andy Montaez 6. Sanchez Blue - David Sanchez Y NG La Banda 7. Bilongo - Osvaldo Romn 8. Cachita - Roberto Hernndez (Guayacan) 9. Quiero Llenarte - Aramis Galindo 10. Canto A Mi Madre - Pedro Calvo 11. Regalo A Eleggu - Giovanni Hidalgo Y Jose L. Quintana
MUSICIANS:
Tony Perez, Jos Lugo, Chucho Valds, Fernando Soria, Emilio Morales: Piano
Jos I. Rodriguez, Feliciano Arango, John Benitez, Jorge Reyes: Bajo
Raul Carenas (El Yulo), Wilito Perez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Cachete Maldonado, Abdel Gonzalez: Congas
Tito De Gracia, Anthony Carrillo Y Cortez (El Bombi): Bong
Tito De Gracia, Jos L. Quintana (Changuito): Timbal
Enrique Pla, Jorge Bagln: Batera
Pancho Amat: Tres
Elpidio Chapotn, Adalberto Lara (Trompetica), Julito Padrn, Bailio Marquz: Trompetas
Jos L. Hernndez (El Chewy), Rolando Prez Prez, Ernesto Varona, Romn Ficio, Irvin Cayao, David Sanchez: Saxo
Jos L. Cortez: Flauta
Jos L. Chicoy, Carlos E. Morales: Guitarra
Jos Lugo, Fernado Soria: Teclados
Roberto Hernndez, Jenisel Valdz, Tony Cal, Jerry Medina, Andy Montaez, Osvaldo Romn, Pedro Calvo, Issac Delgado, Aramis Galindo, Coco Freeman: Cantantes
Jenisel Valdz, Tony Cal, Coco Freeman, Charlie Aponte, Daldel Garca, Luisito Carron: Coros
Price: $15.98
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JOSE CONDE Y OLA FRESCA
Revolucion
Pipiki / Mr. Bongo
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA
EditorsPick: Wonderful, funky, high-spirited new release by an experimenter and innovator in Latin dance music. Conde, a first-rate songwriter, has an unconventional approach that does not preclude the ability to rock the house. And he does. Check out his fiery "Descarga Inez." Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Llego La Ola (0:35) 2. Ritmo Y Sabor With Special Guest Coros Pedrito Martinez (4:18) 3. Cafe Con Sangre With Special Guest Trombonist Jimmy Bosch (4:03) 4. Oshiri Pan Pan With Special Guest Drummer Zigaboo Modeliste (5:21) 5. Descarga Inez With Special Guest Trombonist Generoso Jimenez And Jimmy Bosch (5:36) 6. Pititi Y Titi (French) (4:00) 7. Ride La Ola With Special Guest Drummer Zigaboo Modeliste (5:57) 8. El Titere (4:36) 9. Probando Nuevos Sabores Vocal Duet With Special Guest Elin (4:04) 10. Despelote With Special Guest On Venezuelan Cuatro Aquiles Baez (4:08) 11. El Chacal (5:56) 12. Bonus Tracks: Mi Musica (4:42) 13. Summertime With Special Guest On Cuban Tres Benjamin Lapidus (6:28) 14. Pititi Y Titi (Spanish) (4:00)
MUSICIANS:
Juancho Herrera: Electric guitar (2,3,4,6,7,9), coros (1,3,4,6,7,10)
Pablo Vergara : Piano (2,3,4,5,6,9,10) B-3 organ (3,4,7,9)
Jorge Bringas: Bass (2 to 11)
Roman Diaz: Congas (4,5,6,7) bata (1), bongo (2,3,10,11)
Carlos "GoGo" Gomez: Congas (1,2,8 to 13), bata (1), bongo (5), tambora (6)
Marvin Diaz: Timbales (2,3,6 to 10, 12)
Steve Gluzband: Trumpet (2 to 6,8,9,10)
Albert Leusink: Trumpet (2,3,4,6,8,9,10)
Onel Mulet : Tenor saxophone (2,3,4,6,8,9,10), flute (5), bata (1)
Rafi Malkiel: Trombone (2 to 11)
Steve Wells: Baritone saxophone (4)
Jose Conde : Lead vocal, some guiro and maracas, electric guitar (11)
Special Guests: Ziggy Modeliste: Drums (4,7)
Generoso Jimenez: Trombone (5)
Jimmy Bosch: Trombone (3,5)
Aquiles Baez: Venezuelan cuatro guitar (10)
Benjamin Lapidus : Cuban tres guitar (5,8,10)
Elin: Female vocal (9)
Claudette Sierra: Coro (1,2,4,10)
Mariella Gonzalez: Coro (2,7)
Price: $16.98
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KIM DE LOS SANTOS
Rompiendo El Hielo
Fuga Productions (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Just in! New Kim de Los Santos salsa release which has Adalberto Santiago as coroista. Produced in Colombia.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. No Tocare Tu Puerta 2. El Amor De Mi Vida - Feat. Leka El Poeta 3. Atrapado 4. Enseame 5. Me Conformo 6. Embrujado 7. Matame 8. Mentiras 9. Ancias De Ti 10. No Vale La Pena Llorar - Feat. Candy Man
MUSICIANS:
Oscar Ivan Lozano: Piano
Bryan Torres: Teclado
Francisco Ocoro: Bajo
Kim De Los Santos: Voz lider
Adalberto Santiago: Coros
Jesus Orlando Vanguero: Coros
Candy Man: Reggaeton
Douglas Guevara: Percussion
Jose Aguirre : Trompeta
Carlos Latoche: Trombon
Price: $16.98
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CHANGUITO
Telegrafa Sin Hilo
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book-like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have the debut Latin-jazz release from Changuito, the legendary Cuban timbalero (Van Van). Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Sueo Flamenco (Ochosi/Obanloke) (4:16) 2. Changuito Se Bot (5:56) 3. Almendra (4:46) 4. Todava Queda Limn (4:27) 5. Herencia (6:23) 6. Rumbero (6:23) 7. Afrocuban Dream (Olokun) (6:16) 8. Negro's Son (6:16) 9. De Camaguey Y La Habana (5:12) 10. Telegrafa Sin Hilo (Eleggu) (4:30)
MUSICIANS:
Jos Luis Quintana (Changuito): Timbal
Miguel Urbina: Iya
Jhony Rudas: Itoteles
Kenny Quintana: Oknkolo
Luis 'Papo' Mrquez: Trompeta
Rodner Padilla: Bajo y piano
Roberto Moreno: Tumbadora y campana
Yamar 'Caballo' Mndez: Bong y percusin menor
Patricia 'El Chino' Diaz: Guiro
Luis 'Papo' Mrquez: Trompetas y fender rhodes
Jorge Dobal: Trombon
Santiago Carmona: Saxo tenor
William Vasquez: Tres cubano
Marcos Romero: Bajo
Irvin Matos: Piano
Ronald Gonzalez: Coros y vocals
Luis 'Papo' Marquez: Coros y vocals
Luis 'Rasca' Beltrn: Saxo tenor
Cesar Orozco: Piano
Joel Uriola: Piano
Price: $24.98
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VIDAL COLMENARES
...Otro Llano
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: FOLKLORIC; FOLKLORIC: VARIOUS; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book-like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have the new rootsy Venezuelan folkloric release (joropo, pasaje etc.) from the highly regarded songwriter and vocalist Vidal Colmenares. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. El Rosario De Maria (2:25) 2. La Picura Y El Picure (3:00) 3. Florentino (2:49) 4. Pajarillo Cimarrn (3:06) 5. Nube De Agua (2:27) 6. Dibujando El Llano (2:54) 7. Yo Soy Vidal Colmenares (1:56) 8. Aguinaldo Llanero (3:25) 9. Carrio De Altamira Y Altagracia (1:49) 10. El Canoero Del Caipe (3:18) 11. Golpe De Gaviln (2:47) 12. Romance En La Lejania (3:05) 13. Pasodoble Llanero (3:27) 14. Remembranzas (3:28) 15. Ajila, Ajila, Novillo (2:05)
MUSICIANS:
Luis Blanco: Letra y musica
Vidal Colemanres: Cuatro y letra
Luis Camacho: Arreglo
Gorgias Sanchez: Clarinete
Geronis Bravo: Basoon
Orlando Cardozo: Cuatro
Alexaner Livanalli: Percusion y coros
Francisco Pacheco: Coros
Ismael Querales: Coros
Carlos Rodriguez: Contrabajo
Ismael Querales: Coros y voz
Jonny Colemares: Cuatro
Eduardo Betancourt: Arp y maracas
Xiomara Mistage: Voz
Zenaida Rodriguez: Voz
Price: $24.98
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HORACIO "EL NEGRO" HERNANDEZ
Italuba II
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book-like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have the new release from the highly regarded Cuban drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. It's a follow-up to his acclaimed Italuba release from 2004. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Last Minute (3:44) 2. Te Prima (4:33) 3. Afternoon At The Boulevard (7:41) 4. Mr. (5:44) 5. Divertimento (3:29) 6. Pati Metal (5:32) 7. A Notice (4:55) 8. Meridien (Dedicated To Paquito D'Rivera) (4:23) 9. Sentimiento En Re-Sol (4:33) 10. Deseo (6:31) 11. Distancia (4:20)
MUSICIANS:
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez: Bateria
Amik Guerra Lig Long: Trompeta y fliscorno
Ivan Bridon Napoles: Piano
Daniel Martinez Izquierdo: Bajo electrico
Price: $24.98
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ALFREDO NARANJO
Alfredo Naranjo Y El Guajeo
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book-like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have the new, highly swinging, jazzy release from vibes player Alfredo Naranjo. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Introduccin (0:50) 2. Mi Socio (5:54) 3. Guajeo Y Su Rumbat (3:20) 4. Mueve (3:46) 5. Los Caballos (4:16) 6. Ella (5:41) 7. Linda (2:59) 8. Cmprame Mi Disco (5:10) 9. Master Tito (4:44) 10. Caramelo (4:52) 11. Baila (5:55) 12. Guajeando (3:07) 13. Dile Que Venga (5:30) 14. Payaso (5:52)
MUSICIANS:
Alfredo Naranjo: Vibrfono y xilfono; percusion, coros
Luz Mabel Medina: Piano
David Pea: Bajo
Miguel Urbina, Jhony Rudas, Kenny Quintana: Tambores bat
Gerardo Chacn: Bajo y trompeta
Luis Pacheco: Piano
Miguel Urbina: Tumbadoras
Frank Marquez: Timbal
Cheo Navarro: Bong
Eric Chacn: Flauta
Pablo Gil: Sax tenor
Jimmy Bosch: Trombn
Francisco Vielma: Percusion
Carlos Hurtado, Javier Vivas: Coros
Carlos Rodriguez: Bajo
Edgar 'Dolor' Quijada: Voz
Ali Bello: Violin
Jose Torres: Piano
Price: $24.98
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SANTOS VIEJOS
Pop Aut
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book-like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have the new release from the cutting edge Venezuelan pop group Santos Viejos, whose use of folklore, funk, rock and Afro-Caribbean rhythms remind me, more than a bit, of a young Guaco. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Vampira Y Culebra (2:51) 2. Sala De Espera (3:49) 3. Marim (3:38) 4. Canciones Desechables (4:00) 5. Desnudo De Mujer (3:57) 6. Sal, Tequila Y Limn (4:13) 7. Chamba, Churupo, Papa (4:42) 8. Melao (3:35) 9. Ten Cuidado (3:17) 10. Tristeza (2:57) 11. Por Amor Al Arte (3:05) 12. Felicidad (2:50)
MUSICIANS:
Alexis Pea: Voz, coros, guitarra electica y acustica
David Baldodano: Bajo, viola, guitarra acustica, voz y coros
Raul Pea: Voz, coros, guitarra electrica y acustica, programacion de bateria electronica, teclados y groovebox en temas 7 y 12
Ruben Marquez: Guitarra electrica, guitarra, acustica, viola, coros
Musicos Invitados: Andrs Briceo: Bateria
Francisco Rojas: Percusion latina
Jair Costa: Percusion brasilera en tema 4
Eddy Cisneros: Teclados y fender rhodes en temas 2,5, y 11
Christopher Marsan: Voz principal en tema 8
Price: $24.98
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DANIEL ALFONSO HERRERA
El Lenguaje Del Tambor: Bat Rhythms & Techniques From Matanzas, Cuba 2-DVD Set
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; FOLKLORIC; CUBA
EditorsPick: This comprehensive 2 disc DVD package offers 5 hours of drumming demonstrations, tutorials, and interviews in Spanish and English subtitles.
The film features Master of Afro Cuban Percussion Daniel Alfonso Herrera, the most sought after percussion instructor in Matanzas, Cuba. His clean, disciplined technique and clear, detailed explanations of the intricacies of Matanzas-style bata drumming are available for both the novice and experienced drummer.
Disc 1 is 2 hours long and includes the complete Oro Seco as played at the Cabildo de Santa Teresa in Matanzas. Short introductions provide insights into the Orishas (deities) and overall techniques for each rhythm. The Oro was professionally filmed to ensure that each of the drummers' hands is clearly visible.
The disc concludes with and interview and drumming demonstration about the language of the bata drums and a bonus interview with legendary percussionist Esteban "Chacha" Vega Bacallao, one of Daniel's early teachers.
Disc 2 is 3 hours long and features tutorials on the specific techniques of Okonkolo, Itotele and Iya and the complete Oro Seco broken down drum by drum. Here the filming focuses on Daniel's hands from the front and from the sides to illustrate the proper formation of the hands and the various techniques used in each rhythm.
Menus on each disc allow the student to navigate by rhythm (Disc 1) and by rhythm and drum (Disc 2).
Also available are the written transcriptions, Bat Rhythms From Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco, by percussionist Bill Summers and two of Daniel's long time students, which offer the most detailed and complete documentation of the fundamentals of Matanzas-style drumming ever produced.
See also the complete 2 DVD & book package set.
Highly Recommended. (DR)
Price: $49.95
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BILL SUMMERS & NERALDO DURAN
Bat Rhythms From Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSION; CUBA
EditorsPick: Transcriptions of the Oro Seco
This 116-page book of transcriptions offers the most detailed and complete documentation of the fundamentals of Matanzas-style drumming ever produced. It was designed to accompany El Lenguaje del Tambor: Bata Rhythms from Matanzas, Cuba, a 2-disc set of instructional DVDs that presents the Oro Seco as played at the Cabildo Santa Teresa in Matanzas, Cuba. The 19 rhythms in this book were transcribed by classically-trained musician Neraldo Duran and internationally-acclaimed percussionist Bill Summers, who has studied with both Esteban "Chacha" Vega Bacallao (who consecrated him to the sacred drums) and Daniel Alfonso, master drummer and the instructor on the DVDs.
Michael Spiro, world-renowned Afro Cuban percussionist and teacher and long-time student of Chacha's and Daniel's, reviewed the transcriptions and offered suggestions at every stage of their development. Two of Daniel's other long-time students, Kevin Repp and Vanessa Lindberg, painstakingly reviewed the transcriptions with Daniel and made final corrections.
Each transcription presents, to the greatest extent possible, the rhythm as it is played by Daniel on the DVDs. Explanatory notes identifying the changes in individual rhythms match and amplify the subtitles presented on the discs. See also the complete 2 DVD & book package set.
Highly Recommended. (DR)
Price: $39.95
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DANIEL ALFONSO HERRERA
BILL SUMMERS & NERALDO DURAN
Special Book & DVD Package Set: El Lenguage DelTambor / Bat Rhythms From Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category:
EditorsPick: Special package set that includes an extensive (308 minutes) 2-DVD set as well as the 116 page accompanying transcriptions by Bill Summers and Neraldo Duran.
See above for the complete details of these two items which are also sold separately
Price: $75.00
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ADRIAN COBURG
Eggun: Cantos A Eggun (1 Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Detailed transcriptions by Adrian Coburg, one of the most dedicated scholars and percussionists of Afro-Cuban Lucum / Santeria. Mr. Coburn worked tirelessly with master percussionist and akpwon (singer) Aw Chade, Julio Davalos of Havana to create one of the most extensive bodies of transcriptions and scores of Afro-Cuban material that we have come across. For the collector, practitioner, connoisseur, teacher or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material, this is must-have material.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Description: Cantos a Eggun:
- Laumba Wuaori, Omo Iogwuo
- Aye Aye Leri Leyo, Okokan Lamiwuaye
- Laye Lagba Labishe, Kosi Olodumare
- Laye Lagba Lafisi
- Mambo Niboshe
- Ayaba Ese, E Iki Ambelawo
- Aka Ye I Ye, Mofoyuborere
- Ile Losun Baire, Farakunfara
- E Iku Oni Oba, Awua Male
- Asho Kuelo Kuelo Niya, Iya Kambele
- Ogogo, Awuan Kuniki Olofin
- Dendela Egue, Shon shon shon kuami
Price: $15.00
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ADRIAN COBURG
Osain: Cantos A Osain (1 Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Detailed transcriptions by Adrian Coburg, one of the most dedicated scholars and percussionists of Afro-Cuban Lucum / Santeria. Mr. Coburn worked tirelessly with master percussionist and akpwon (singer) Aw Chade, Julio Davalos of Havana to create one of the most extensive bodies of transcriptions and scores of Afro-Cuban material that we have come across. For the collector, practitioner, connoisseur, teacher or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material, this is must-have material.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Description: Cantos a Osain: *Mariwo Osain, Ewue Masiboroyu *Mamura Mofiyen *Borotitilawua, Osain Seisemi *Tiwui Tiwui, Benebenito Bleo, Adadara *Aberaberama
Price: $10.00
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ADRIAN COBURG
The Complete Adrian Coburg Collection Of Afro-Cuban Transcription Books And Audio CDs
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: The complete amazing collection of Adrian Coburg's work. The perfect set for the collector, practitioner, connoisseur, teacher or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material. With complete rare transcriptions and audio examples.
This in-depth collection includes the following:
- Antologia Yoruba, Vol. 1 & 2 - Julio Davalos & Adrian Coburg 2-CD Set
- Antologia Yoruba, Vol. 3 & 4 - Julio Davalos & Adrian Coburg 2-CD Set
- Bata Scores - Oru Seco (6 Revised Edition 2004 - Transcription Book)
- Bata Scores - Toques Especiales (5 Revised Edition 2004 - Transcription Book)
- Oru Cantado: Cantos Yoruba Y Arara (3 Revised Edition 2006 - Transcription Book)
- Rezos - Cantos Yoruba Y Arara (3 Revised Edition 2006 - Transcription Book)
- Cantos Especiales Vol. 1 - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa Y Arara (2 Edition 2006 Transcription Book)
- Cantos Especiales Vol. 2 - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa Y Arara (3 Edition 2006 Transcription Book)
- Cantos Afro-Cubanos - Msica Folklorica (3 Revised Edition 2006, Transcription Book)
- Percusion Afro-Cubana, Vol. 1 Msica Folklorica: Percusin Mayor Y Menor - Scores (10 Revised Edition, 2006 Transcription Book)
- Percusion Afro-Cubana, Vol. 2 Msica Popular: Percusin Mayor Y Menor - Scores (9 Revised Edition, 2004 Transcription Book)
- Osain: Cantos A Osain (1 Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
- Eggun: Cantos A Eggun (1 Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Very Highly Recommended.
Adrian Coburg
18.10.1955 Bern, Switzerland
Professional percussionist.
Since 1984 working with musicians, theatergroups and artists.
1987-1999 several times in Cuba, studies with the master drummers: J. Pelladito, M. Galli, B. Bell, J. Davalos, T. Ortiz.
Since 1987 Adrian Coburg teaches at his music school Rhythmic Solfeggio and afro-cuban percussion.
Since 1994 he studies drum melodies (bata) and songs of the Yoruba with Julio Davalos.
1996 authorized by the Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba to teach afro-cuban percussion.
1999 he received the "Juramento" as tamborero in Havana, Cuba.
1999 Julio Davalos and Adrian Coburg recorded the "Antologia Yoruba" (4 CDs).
He is the author of many highly respected transcription and notation (scores) text of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music. (BP)
Price: $474.98
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GIGI
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Four - Dirty Salsa 360 - Team Dancing DVD
Digifilm
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: Beyond Partner Dancing: This is Dirty Salsa For The Team... It started in El Casino Deportivo, a Havana social club in the 50s. A team dance with familiar Salsa turns in a wheel formation.
Learn one of the most fun styles of Salsa known as Casino Rueda. Danced in a wheel with 2 or more couples switching partners, it creates a very dynamic atmosphere for everyone involved.
Casino Rueda is as much a pleasure to watch, as it is to dance. Filmed in High definition with 3 cameras, this multi-angle DVD sports two top Salsa music hits. Look around and compare, there is nothing like the award winning Dirty Salsa DVDs in the Salsa instruction market.
Take this DVD home and experience the wonderful new group dynamics of Rueda.
- from the back liners (DR)
Price: $26.98
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GIGI
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa: 4-DVD Boxed Set
Digifilm
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: A Salsa Dancer's Dream: Four Best-Selling Award-Winning Salsa DVDs.
The success of the Quick & Dirty Guides to Salsa sparked a dance DVD revolution. Packed with 92 lessons, this is the first and only multi-angle series on Salsa.
From the very basics to super advanced. From Salsa partner dancing to Salsa Team dancing, The Quick & Dirty Guides to Salsa packs it in four multi-angle Salsa instructional DVDs.
The multi-angle aspect of this DVD sets it apart from the rest of the crowd. Shot with three cameras simultaneously, so you can watch the moves from three angles, these Salsa DVDs make learning a pleasure. You will wonder how you did without multi-angles. If you want to learn Salsa quick and dirty, then this might be the series for you.
- from the back liners
Includes the following four disks:
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa - Part One DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa - Part Two, Intermediate DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Three - Advanced DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Four - Dirty Salsa 360 - Team Dancing DVD (DR)
Price: $79.98
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ROBERTO ANGLERO
Roberto Anglero Y Su Combo
Disco Hit
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Reissue of vintage Anglero salsa. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. La Misma Vaina 2. Damelo Todito En Vida 3. Donde Estan Los Rumberos 4. El Pantalon 5. Abicu 6. Rosa Blanca 7. Chan Con Chan 8. Salao 9. Consuelito 10. Llegaste Tarde
Price: $14.98
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DADDY YANKEE
El Cartel: The Big Boss
El Cartel/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New release by the reggaeton king.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Jefe (3:58) 2. En Sus Marcas Listos Fugra (3:27) 3. Cambio (3:11) 4. Fuera De Control (3:03) 5. Impacto (3:05) 6. Ella Me Llevanto (3:29) 7. A Lo Clasico (3:54) 8. Bring It On F/Akon (3:43) 9. Who's Your Daddy? (3:28) 10. El Celular (2:48) 11. Ven Damelo (3:45) 12. Papi Lover W/Nicole (3:40) 13. Que Paso! (4:11) 14. Mansaje De Estado (4:06) 15. Tension F/Hector "El Father" (3:21) 16. Soy Lo Que Soy (4:11) 17. Coraza Divina (3:55) 18. Plane To PRF/Will.I.AM (4:07) 19. Me Quedaria (4:20) 20. Todos Quieren A Raymond (4:42) 21. Impacto Remix F/Fergie (3:26)
Price: $15.98
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ORISHAS
Antidiotico
Universal/EMI/JustBecaus
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; HIP HOP; CUBA
EditorsPick: New best-of compilation of material from the highly regarded experimental hip-hop group Orishas. Includes three new tracks as well.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Hay Un Son 2. A Lo Cubano 3. Elegante 4. Emigrantes 5. 5.3.7. Cuba 6. Represent, Cuba 7. Naci Orishas 8. Que Pasa 9. Silencio 10. Connexion 11. Habana 12. El Kilo 13. Que Bola 14. Quien Te Dijo (feat. Pitbull) 15. Una Pagina Doblada
Price: $15.98
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MIKEY PERFECTO
Cuando El Silencio Hace Ruido (w/ Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Lennox & more)
SPR/Soprano Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New reggaeton release with guests Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Lennox... (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. People Let Me Hear You Say 2. Siento Calor - Feat. Joel Dando Tra 3. Mas Que Nadie 4. Ella 5. Si No Eres T - Feat. Ivy Queen 6. No Es Mejor Que Yo - Feat Joel Dando Tra, Shorty Y Virus 7. Sin Ti - Feat. Lenox Y Oneill 8. Te Propongo 9. Algarete - Feat Joel Dando Tra 10. Deja Que Tu Falda Suba - Feat Roxsy & Bryant 11. Candela - Feat. Saned Rivera 12. Puedes Llevartelo Todo 13. Mal De Ella 14. Algo Mas 15. Como Lo Bailas Tu - Feat Joel Dando Tra 16. La Matadora - Feat. Daddy Yankee 17. A Mover El C***
Price: $15.98
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ELVIS CRESPO
Regreso El Jefe
Universal/Machete/Flash/Nu
Originally released: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
EditorsPick: Just in! New Elvis Crespo release.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Aky 2. Lo Foto Se Me Borro - Feat. Zone D'Tambora 3. Con El Tiempo Y Un Ganchito 4. Bambaribiri - Feat. Nejo 5. Llore Y Llore 6. Tala Tala 7. Mi Fracaso 8. Los Caminos 9. De La Vida - Feat. Los Hermanos Rosario 10. Ito Ito Bonito 11. Te Veo Triste - Feat. Gisselle 12. Asi Es La Vida 13. Echate Pa'Ca - Feat. Grupo Mania "The Originals" 14. La Foto Se Me Borro - Feat. Zonde D'Tambora (Bachata Mix)
Price: $15.98
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TITO PUENTE
The Essential Tito Puente 2-CD Set
Sony/BMG RCA/Legacy
Originally released: 2005
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; BIG BAND MAMBO JAZZ
EditorsPick: The "Essential" is right. This is a superb 40 track 2-CD set of Tito Puente gems. A total killer: "Ran Kan Kan," "Abaniquito," "El Cayuco," "Pa' Los Rumberos," "Birdland After Dark," "Tito Timbero," "Cao Cao Mani Picao" and a kazillion more total TP classics.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Ran Kan Kan (2:56) 2. Swinging The Mambo (3:13) 3. Four Beat Cha Cha (Part 1) (2:26) 4. Cuando Te Vea (4:13) 5. Tito Guajira (2:37) 6. Mambo Gozn (2:45) 7. Night Hawk (2:30) 8. Witch Doctor's Nightmare (2:36) 9. Abaniquito (2:46) 10. Picadillo (2:42) 11. Mambo Beat (4:07) 12. Cao Cao Mani Picao (2:57) 13. Birdland After Dark (4:55) 14. Obatala Yeza (3:20) 15. Chanchullo (2:29) 16. Pa' Los Rumberos (3:20) 17. Hong Kong Mambo (alternate Take) (3:46) 18. What Is This Thing Called Love (3:21) 19. Complicacin (3:21) 20. Tito Timbero (3:01) 21. Oye Como Va (4:29) 22. Cual Es La Idea (3:19) 23. El Cayuco (2:35) 24. Son De La Loma (2:06) 25. 3-D Mambo...plus 18 More Great Tunes!!! (2:23)
Price: $19.98
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TONY TOUCH
Reggaetony 2 - Toca Internacional
EMI
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New reggaeton release featuring guests Ivy Queen, Voltio, The Beatnuts, Chikitin, Plan B and others. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Ritmo Bueno - Feat. Nick Laboy And Norberto 'Papo Swing' Alicea (House Of Rhumba) Soni And Louie Rivera 2. Dale Azota - Feat. Ivy Queen 3. Cojete - Feat. Don Chezina 4. Ese Pito - Feat. Voltio And The Beatnuts 5. We Run N.Y. - Feat. Tru Life, Lumidee, And Joel Ortiz 6. Fire - Feat. L.D.A. And Hurricane G 7. Juan Santana Banana (Interlude) 8. Esto Es Lo Que Eh! - Feat. Q Unique And D-Stroy 9. Dejame Hablarte - Feat. Plan B And Soni 10. Porque Sera - Feat. Chikitin 11. When The Sh*t Goes Down - Feat. Juganot 12. Ando Fumando - Feat. Sergio Veneno 13. Azucar - Feat. Soni 14. Ya Ya Ya - Feat. The Beatnuts 15. Novelas - Feat. T Weaponz 16. La Tumbadora - Feat. Nickk And Norbeto 'Papo Swing' Alicea (House Of Rhumba) Soni And Louie Rivera
Price: $15.98
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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Tributo A Los Orishas: Ash Para Todos
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Compilation of orisha-themed salsa from (mostly) Fania-related artists like Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Coln, Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz. Also with contributions by Gina Martin, Gilberto Valdez, Johnny Ventura, and Tommy Olivencia.
Fun, and recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Canto A Elegua - Gilberto Valdez 2. Chang - Celia Cruz/Tito Puente 3. Rezo A Ochn - Candida Batista 4. Rezo A Yemay - Tito Puente/La Lupe 5. Aguanile - Willie Coln 6. El Hijo De Obatal - Ray Barretto 7. Oriza Eh - Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco 8. Druma Kuyi - Mongo Santamaria 9. Para Mi Obatal - Orquesta Harlow 10. El 17 San Lazaro - Gina Martin 11. A Mi Pai Chang - Tommy Olivencia 12. Santa Barbara - Johnny Ventura 13. Orula San Francisco De Asis - Gina Martin
Price: $15.98
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EDDIE TORRES
Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style - 2 DVD Set
Special Bulk Rate (3 Complete Sets For The Price Of Two!)
E&E ON 2
Originally released: 2005
Reissued: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: Special Group Rate!
Three complete sets of the legendary dance instructional for the price of two a savings of $42.95! Perfect for groups or classes. No quantity limit, but it is a limited time offer, so place your order now!
EditorsPick:
In celebration of its ten years as the premier salsa dance instructional, Eddie Torres Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style has been released as a 2-DVD set. As one of salsa's first professionally produced dance instructionals, this package created quite a stir when originally released on video in 1995. Now, over a decade later, this much sought after learning tool is made even better with its availability in convenient, crisp, DVD form.
This 2 DVD set will equip you with all of the necessary elements to help turn you into the dancer you always wanted to be. Eddie and his crew of top-notch dancers reveal all the secrets of his award winning dancing technique. Mr. Torres is an articulate, enthusiastic, and nuanced teacher who exudes style. On these DVDs the couples demonstrate their moves together, and afterward the lady's and men's parts are detailed separately. There is, thankfully, a picture-within-a-picture close-up of the dancer's feet that appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Eddie Torres' technique is well thought out, and scripted here with the help of producer Tony Shor with a directness that makes it seem simple. The featured dancers are Janice Bruno, Argelio Diaz, Glenda Heffer, Angel Ortiz, Mati Portes, Delille Thomas, Eddie Torres, and Deplessey-Monic Walker.
This production features instructional music by Oscar Hernndez (with Eddie Montalvo on congas), and the second DVD concludes with a sizzling performance as Eddie and his troupe dance to the explosive salsa and mambo sounds in a simulated dance club setting.
Eddie Torres Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style is still the instructional set against which all others are measured. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer and just want to brush up on your style, this one, folks, is a must-have.
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Note: We have been made aware that there are unauthorized "pirated" DVDs of this title being offered elsewhere. Be warned that those are low quality boot-legged knock-offs. Don't get ripped-off! Descarga.com is the sole source of the Original Eddie Torres Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style DVD set. If you are offered it elsewhere, don't be fooled!
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2007-06-05)!