new DVD GRUPO AFROCUBA DE MATANZAS 50 Years On / 50th Anniversary ritual music and dance from Matanzas produced by La Timbala Films "50 Years On" has been produced to showcase the work of one of Cuba's most famous music and dance groups - Afrocuba de Matanzas. Nine of the group's major works are presented in this superb, visually stunning, 80 minute performance, filmed and recorded live in highly dramatic locations around Matanzas.

review by Boogalu: "The "50 Years On" DVD is an incredible piece of work. The camera catches Afrocuba de Matanzas performing in amazing settings. It is very powerful and true to the culture. I am super impressed with the film work and the performances of the artists. In my eyes it is a classic already."

Palo (Congo) Ochún with Oggún (Lukumí) Abakúa (Carabalí) San Lázaro (Arara) Yemayá (Lukumí) Oggún (Lukumí) Brícamo (Carabalí) Changó (Lukumí) Makuta (Congo) click here to view a video clip and get more information on this DVD


new DVD GRUPO AFROCUBA DE MATANZAS Live at El Palenque rumba matancera produced by La Timbala Films Traditional and contemporary styles of rumba matancera by one of Cuba’s most famous music and dance companies with full length performances of some of Afrocuba’s greatest rumbas: yambú, guaguancó, columbia, and batarumba. click here to view a video clip and get more information on this DVD


other new releases Un Trio Inseparable - DVD / instruction in the traditional popular dances of Cuba El Lenguaje del Tambor - 2 DVDS / Bata Rhythms & Techniques from Matanzas, Cuba La Fuerza del Tambor - DVD / Live recording of a Santeria ceremony in Matanzas, Cuba


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