Rolling like tumble weed Afro-Latin music thread 2012 (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, tribal guarachero, etc.)

"7 days in havana" which is guess is playing at the AFI Silver latino film fest in silver spring/dc

http://www.havana-cultura.com/en/int/7-days-in-havana/7-days-in-havana-soundtrack

I confess to not knowing renowned Cuban singer, composer and producer Kelvis Ochoa who is in the movie and apparently was in a group Habana Abierto, that toured in Europe.

Wow, that's showing tonight at 7:20 at the AFI Silver Spring followed by Tropicalia a Brazilian music doc. Aww man, can't make it tonight and SUnday when Tropicalia is showing again I will also be busy.

More at the AFI festival:

EL MEDICO: THE CUBATON STORY
Communism and capitalism clash in this multifaceted music doc, alternately thoughtful and thumping. Cuban doctor Raynier Casamayor Griñán, who raps as El Medico, and his European music producer Michel Miglis fight over the way to the top of the Cubaton music scene. El Medico, the son of a Cuban revolutionary, views his music as an authentic expression of his culture and history, while Michel sees him as a product ready for export. After a hit single, El Medico must choose between chasing international music stardom or continuing his vital work as a rural medical practitioner. Official Selection, 2012 SXSW Film Festival.

Sat, Sep 29, 11:30; Thu, Oct 4, 9:45

VIOLETA WENT TO HEAVEN [Violeta se fue a los cielos]
The latest film from Chile's Andrés Wood (MACHUCA) is this biopic of influential, inspiring folksinger and political activist Violeta Parra

Sat, Oct 6, 5:15; Sun, Oct 7, 2:45

was watching this on2 routine by yamulee out of the bronx and can't get over it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa7sZN6_4HE

http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2012/09/28/1310342/fallece-el-pianista-cubano-paquito.html

Publicado el viernes 28 de septiembre del 2012
Fallece el pianista cubano Paquito Hechavarría
ARTURO ARIAS POLO

El famoso pianista cubano Paquito Hechavarría falleció anoche en su apartamento de Miami Beach. Tenía 73 años.

“Era un músico extraordinario y una persona increíble. Su actitud era tan positiva que siempre daba alegría verlo”, dijo el percusionista Nelson “Flaco” Padrón, quien sostuvo una amistad de 60 años con el pianista.

Padrón relató a El Nuevo Herald que Félix, el hijo mayor de Hechavarría, lo encontró “dormido” en su apartamento de Miami Beach.

Below is from an older article:

You may not know who he is, but you have heard Miami-based Cuban pianist Francisco “Paquito” Hechavarría. He´s the one who played the exacting, driving tumbao (a repeated pattern) in Gloria Estefan’s monster hit “Conga.” And well before that he played on Mongo Santamaría´s classic Our Man in Havana. But also you probably heard him on Barry Manilow’s “Hey Mambo,” or with David Byrne, or Ricky Martin, or Israel “Cachao” Lopez, or Christina Aguilera. The list is long.

In fact, Hechavarría is the quintessential “musician’s musician” – a poisoned compliment that acknowledges mastery in his peers’ recognition, just as it suggests obscurity.

Frankly, his fifth album as a leader, speaks to his remarkable musical bilingualism, confirms his technical brilliance and might, just might, bring him out of the shadows.

Hechavarría, 70, came of age musically in the Havana of the 1950s, arguably the Golden Age of Cuban music. It was a time of superb combos and orchestras and now nearly-mythical places such as the Tropicana, Sans Souci and Montmartre clubs or hotels such as the Habana Riviera and the Hotel Nacional. Hechavarría, then a teenager fresh out of the conservatory, was part of Conjunto Casino, one of the leading ensembles of the day. And he also performed with well-known bandleaders such as Senén Suárez, and Nelo Sosa, the Tropicana club orchestra and the late composer-pianist-bandleader Julio Gutiérrez.

http://irom.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/cd-jazz-review-frankly-by-paquito-hechavarria/

RIP

x-post--Wow, finally checked out the Yamulee dancers. The women especially are impressive

Diplo had Erick Rincon on his show last weekend but I don't want to hold that against Mr. Rincon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00z887m

- Gun Selectah - Villa Ghetto (DJ Otto Remix)
- DJ CLap Pina - Babaninco
- Switch - Sheeqo Beat Remix
- DJ Rogelio H. - Moctezuma (Tribal Prehispanico)
- DJ Otto - Sonido de congas
- Erick Rincon - Aztecs in Berlin
- Kidd Spin vs Sheeqo Beat - Push the Tribal Cumbia on
- Erick Rincon - Todos a bailar
- Major Lazer - Bruk Out (Sheeqo Beat Remix)
- Cedric Gervais - Molly (Toy Selectah Refix)
- Gareth Emery - Tokyo (Erick Rincon 3Ball Bootleg)
- Skrillex - Scary Monsters & Nice Spirits (DJ Kla-c Remix)
- DJ Antena - La bomba de Monterrey
- DJ Otto - Drums Hot
- ZZT - Partys over los angeles (Erick Rincon Remix)
- Alvaro - I want you (DJ Otto Remix)
- Erick Rincon & Alan rosales - Yo DJ
- Tiësto - Maximal (Sheeqo Beat Remix)
- Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (Erick Rincon Remix)
- DJ Chuckie - What happens in vegas (Sheeqo Beat Remix)
- DIPLO & Olver Twizt - GO (Erick Rincon Remix)
- Sidney Samson & Lil Jon - Mutate (DJ Otto 3Ball Bootleg)
- 3Ball MTY - Intentalo (Don Omar Remix)

Tuesday, October 9 . 5PM: Join us at Stamp Student Union for Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook, a conversation with Miguel Zenón, Smithsonian's Marvette Pérez and NPR's Felix Contreras.

Bet this will be more interesting than most of the more jazz than Puerto Rican bomba, plena, or salsa that Zenon often ends up recording. Maybe I am not listening to the right albums and tracks of his.

I had a dream I heard one of those relatively new Daddy Yankee tracks I still haven't checked out yet and liked it. It didn't really sound like Daddy Yankee in the dream though. I can't remember what it sounded like.

I have completely written Zenon off. I think he is incredibly boring and overrated, but I don't get jazz much. (Then again, I'm pretty sure Phil, for instance, would concur.)

Can't get that BBC broadcast to play. I think it may want the newest Shockwave player (though it's not saying that), which I haven't been able to install. Never had a probably with any previous update and it's starting to get irritating. I am running an old version of XP. (I guess XP itself is a bit old?) Actually, I'm probably lucky this PC is still running.

On certain browsers I am having those same Shockwave issues

via forcedexposure.com

Streaming Soundcloud previews from the forthcoming Analog Africa compilation, Diablos Del Ritmo - The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 - 1985

Bajo El Trupillo Guajiro - Sexteto Manaure http://soundcloud.com/analog-africa/bajo-el-trupillo-guajiro
Busca la Careta - Andrés Landero http://soundcloud.com/analog-africa/busca-la-careta-andr-s-landero
Lumbalú - Calixto Ochoa y Los Papaupas http://soundcloud.com/analog-africa/11-lumbal
Schallcarri - Grupo Abharca http://soundcloud.com/analog-africa/schallcarri-grupo-abharca

Released 11/20/2012 on double CD and 2 x Double LP

After half a decade in which seven expeditions were made to Barranquilla, Analog Africa is honored to present “Diablos del Ritmo”, an anthology of - and tribute to - the immense sound of 1970s Colombia. Thousands of records were collected and boiled down to a colorfully diverse selection of 32 tracks (available on Double CD, 2 x Double LP and digital format), Split between Afrobeat, Afrofunk, Psychedelia-inspired rhythms on Part 1 and an array of danceable tropical rhythms on Part 2.

Diablos Del Ritmo release details:

There are a number of theories as to how, in the mid-20th century, African music made its way to Colombia's vibrant port city of Barranquilla, today's mecca of Caribbean tropical music. Some maintain that a man named "Boquebaba" remains responsible. Others claim that seafaring traders and merchants imported the first sizeable amount of African vinyl. An absolute certainty is that in March 2007 Analog Africa-founder Samy Ben Redjeb arrived in Barranquilla, by some still considered the "Golden Gate of Colombia". After half a decade in which seven expeditions were made to Barranquilla, Analog Africa is honored to present Diablos del Ritmo, an anthology of -- and tribute to -- the immense sound of 1970s Colombia. Thousands of records were collected, boiling down to a colorfully-diverse selection of 32 tracks split between Afrobeat, Afrofunk and psychedelia-inspired rhythms on Part 1 and an array of danceable tropical rhythms on Part 2. Colombian music in general, especially the music from the Caribbean coast, is heavily influenced by the drums, percussion and chanting of African rhythms. Music from big players of the day -- from Nigeria, The Congo, The Ivory Coast and Cuba -- entered Barranquilla constantly. Afrobeat, terapia and lumbalú clashed effortlessly with the tropical sounds of puya, porro, gaita, cumbiamba, mapelé and chandé to create a rich amalgam of irresistible dance music while traditional styles were refined by an elite cadre of accordion players that included Alejandro Duran, Alfredo Gutierrez, Calixto Ochoa, Anibal Velasquez and Andres Landero. The heights Afro-Colombian music had reached by the early '80s was nothing short of exceptional. But, none of it could have been possible without two vital engines. One was the Picó sound systems -- roaming street clubs dedicated to mobilizing and spreading the rawest music of Africa, the Caribbean and the rest of the transatlantic black world. The second were forwarding-thinking producers. Discos Tropical, Felito Records and Machuca, amongst several other key players, governed and diversified the psychedelic and coastal music scene of Colombia. Alongside an all-encompassing 60-page booklet including 40 vintage photographs, 24 interviews and documented first-hand knowledge, the deep cuts of Analog Africa's 12th compilation will instantly transport any listener to Colombia's thriving Caribbean coast to indulge in the succulent belly of tropical music's untold historic tales.

I think I have liked nearly all of the Afro-Colombian stuff I have heard over the years

AW YEAH

brace yerselves for this:

Coldplay, Beyoncé, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mumford & Sons, Plan B, Bruno Mars, REM, Fleet Foxes And More Collaborate With African Musicians For Charity Album Rhythms Del Mundo: Africa

To Be Released November 20th on The End Records

'Rhythms Del Mundo: Africa' Tracklisting

01. Viva La Vida (Africa Mix) [feat. Coldplay]
02. I Miss You (Africa Mix) [feat. Beyonce]
03. She Said (Africa Mix) [feat. Plan B.]
04. I Need a Dollar (Africa Mix) [feat. Aloe Blacc]
05. Not Afraid (Africa Mix) [feat. Eminem ft TS1]
06. Timshel (Africa Mix) [feat. Mumford & Sons]
07. Is This Love? (Africa Mix) [feat. Rokia Traore]
08. Under the Bridge (Africa Mix) [feat. Red Hot Chili Peppers]
09. Mykonos (Africa Mix) [feat. Fleet Foxes]
10. Losing My Religion (Africa Mix) [feat. R.E.M. ft Ali Farka Toure Band]
11. I Am Because (Africa Mix) [feat. Shanade]
12. Grenade (Africa Mix) [feat. Bruno Mars]
13. John and Yoko (Africa Mix) [feat. Rokia Traore]

Links

The End Records Website
The End Records Facebook
The End Records Twitter

Coldplay, Beyoncé, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mumford & Sons, Plan B, Bruno Mars, REM and Fleet Foxes are just some of the superstar artists lined-up for this great release.

‘Rhythms Del Mundo: Africa’ is the latest project from Artists Project Earth (APE) and features high profile western and African musicians collaborating on exclusive African mixes of contemporary hits. APE travelled to Mali to record African musicians, Toumani Diabaté, Bassekou Kouyate, Ali Farka Touré Band, and Rokia Traoré. Sessions also took place in Kenya, South Africa and Swaziland. Members of Miriam Makeba’s band and Senegalese musicians also added their brilliant musicianship to the collaborative tracks.

‘Rhythms Del Mundo: Africa’ is the long-awaited follow-up to the 2006 smash ‘Rhythms Del Mundo: Cuba’, its successor ‘Rhythms del Mundo: Classics’ in 2009, and 2011’s ‘Rhythms Del Mundo: Revival’, all of which were released in aid of the charity Artists Project Earth (APE).

Formed in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster in 2004, APE was the brainchild of founder Kenny Young and aims to raise awareness and funds for climate change and disaster relief projects.

To date the organization has mobilized some of the worlds biggest artists to help champion their cause and has provided funds to support over 300 projects worldwide, such as:

- Reforestation initiatives in the UK, Africa, Mexico and Brazil

- Wetland conservation in Uganda and orangutan conservation in Sumatra

- No Tar Sands, Anti-Fracking and Biofuelwatch campaigns

- A Special Award for the global Transition Towns movement

- … and in times of need, to help alleviate those suffering from natural disasters.

Funds raised from this campaign will support organisations working throughout Africa to mitigate the impacts of climate change and drought.

Kenny Young, Founder and Trustee of Artists Project Earth said, “Artists Project Earth is funded entirely by sales of Rhythms Del Mundo albums. If you value our work addressing climate change and environmental justice, then please do make a donation to this good cause by purchasing a copy of our new album. Unlike most charitable donations, you get something tangible and enjoyable in return - as well as the knowledge that you are actively supporting some really well-respected organisations and projects. We are known as the ‘Fairy God-Funders’ of the climate change movement - please help us to continue spreading our magic!”

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it sounds awful but i'll probably check it out

Here's hoping for some radical transformations.

Hopefully it makes a lot of money and that money actually goes to the causes

Or at least buys some administrative assistants health insurance.

I just keep listening to Joe Bataan old-school sounds on Spotify lately

Bataan did some salsa like tunes live Friday night, along with the old school Latin soul. A fun gig

Any charanga fans here who can encourage me to go see Orquesta Aragon Wednesday night?

Not a charanga fan, obviously, but that is a major charanga outfit. On the other hand, wasn't their heyday back in the 50s and 60s (or earlier)?

Yep.

Maybe they are the Beach Boys or Rolling Stones of charanga despite more membership changes and deaths and such

Charanga Beach Boys, there's a scary idea.

yamulee's performance from the philly salsafest is up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIuwz59zgE0

Received an email about bachata group Optimo appearing out in Hyattsville, MD November 10. Eh, can't excited enough to listen, although maybe I should give 'em a try.

Unrelated:

I see that Puerto Ricans voted to seek US statehood yesterday. Wonder if anything will come of that?

i've seen a few comments that us reportings on the vote had a lot of fallacies in terms of the actual numbers and that the majority really didn't vote for statehood. dunno the specific deets. also: FTW if puerto rico becomes a state before dc.

I now see that it is discussed over on ILE:

I don't fully understand what's going on in Puerto Rico. . .

Forgot the Latin Grammys started at 8 US eastern time on Univision. Probably nothing surprising. Just turned it on at 10:20 and saw a cowboy hat act with an accordionist in the band performing. Mexican or Mexican-American I am guessing. Not bad

Didn't catch the name of the sappy female pop balladeer I just watched. Pepe Aguilar just won best ranchera album. They speak Spanish too fast for me. A schlocky rock band is on now with a grey-haired 60 something male singer and a spikey haired 60 something woman singer. The chorus is actually kinda catchy.

If I am reading my Toy Selectah tweets correctly 3Ball Mty won best new artist

Wow, Brazilian Caetano Veloso performing with a big band. This is great.

Alt-pop singer Carla Morrison just won an award. I think I would like her. The little sample they played as she came onstage resembled Julieta Venegas. I think one of the hosts just interviewed 3Ball Mty

Juanes' MTV unplugged album just won album of the year. Caetano veloso and Carla Morrison were 2 of the many acts nominated

fuckin' juanes man

Yep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wewId40ega0

3Ball Mty and too many guests

http://www.latingrammy.com/en/winners/113

Luis Enrique won best salsa album

Don Omar won best Urban album over the below nominees

MTO2 New Generation
Don Omar [Machete Music]
La Bala
Ana Tijoux [Nacional Records]
The Most Powerful Rookie
Farruko [Siente Music]
The Original Gallo Del País
Tego Calderón [Jiggiri]
Otro Nivel De Música Reloaded
J Álvarez [Nelflow Records/Codiscos]

Maybe a few decent videos will pop up from the performances; but probably not many are worth seeing

Restaurant I am eating at has a Bacalao special tonight so I made them play "Te conozco" off Cosa Nuestra.

Speaking of food, reading a reference to pigeon peas in Love Goes to a Building on Fire has me regretting not buying any when I just saw 'em in a Caribbean/African international grocery store.

Acts appearing locally who I don't know much about:

Thurs. Nov. 22

*Thanksgiving cumbiabomba bash with live cumbia band from Mexicoa La Sabroso Sabrosura
+ DJ Jaime Flores (Peru) AKA K-593. (live music that circumnavigates cumbia, reggae, funk, and electro)
9PM at Tropicalia

*Aniceto Molina at the Palace in Woodbridge
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Fri. Nov. 23

* Los Rieleros at at the Palace in Woodbridge

*Bachata Heights at Cococabana

bachata heightz is pretty popular, i'm sort of under the opinion they're the biggest pop bachata group next to aventura (but i don't really know at all)

Thanks wiki: Aniceto Molina is an accordion playing bandleader from Colombia who lives in San Antonio now and comes to the DC area frequently. Los Rieleros are a Mexican norteno band.