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Afrocuba de Matanzas:
"50 Years On!"
NEW DVD!! This DVD presents nine superb, visually stunning performances of the traditional
ritual dance by one of Cuba's oldest and most important folkloric groups, Afrocuba de Matanzas. This DVD focuses on the
religious music of the Congo, Lukumi, Carabali, and Arara traditions and is of interest to both dancers AND drummers. Each piece
was specially selected and filmed in different locations around the city of Matanzas. Includes Palo, Ocunun, Abakua, San Lazaro,
Yemaya, Oggun, Bricamo, Chango, and Makuta. 80 minutes with a booklet. Buy individually, or the Afrocuba de Matanzas
set for a special low price!
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DVD: $ 35.00 |
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Afrocuba de Matanzas:
"Live at El Palenque"
NEW DVD!! Rumba, the essential heart beat of Cuba, is performed here by the world renowned
group, Afrocuba de Matanzas. This DVD presents a 70 minute performance by the 24 member group and features their most famous styles
of rumba matancera: yambu, guaguanco, columbia, and batarumba. In contrast to the "50 Years On" DVD (above) which showcases
religious dances, live at El Palenque is social, playful, and all about rumba. Stunning dance, drumming, costumes,
and chant, you will also enjoy the authoritative 20 page booklet. Buy the set for a special lower price!
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DVD: $ 28.00 |
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DVD SET: $59.95 |
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"El Lenguaje del Tambor": Bata Rhythms & Techniques
from Matanzas, Cuba:
Featuring Daniel Alfonso
NEW Bata Instructional Series!! This comprehensive 2 disc DVD set offers more than 5 hours
of bata drumming demonstrations, tutorials, and interviews on how to play the rhythms of the Oro Seco in the Santeria Lucumi
tradition. 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 invaluable for both the novice and experienced drummer. This will keep you busy for a few years! In Spanish with
English Subtitles. 2 DVD set. Or, buy as a bundle with the book! (see below)
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Bata Rhythms & Techniques
from Matanzas, Cuba": Transcriptions of the Oro Seco
Edited/Transcribed by Michael Spiro and Bill Summers
NEW Bata Instructional Series!! This book offers the most detailed and complete documentation
of the fundamentals of Matanzas-style bata drumming ever produced. 19 rhythms transcribed and edited by veterans Bill Summers
and Michael Spiro. This 116 page book features rhythms as taught by Daniel Alfonso Herrera and is an accompaniment to the "El Lenguaje
del Tambor" Dvd series (see above). Buy the book only, or as a bundle with the DVD! (see above)
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Book:
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Bata y Bembe de Matanzas I:
"La Presentacion de un Iyawo de Chango"
NEW Bata CD!! Great disc for drummers, dancers, singers, and students of Santeria.
Recorded in Matanzas with Alfredo Calvo and Alberto Punales, these praise songs to the Orishas were recorded with
sacred Ana and Lukumi Bembe drums at actual ceremonies in 2003. Feel the power of the drum. It has great sound
quality (both vocals and drums) on its 21 tracks.
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CD: $16.99 |
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Andres Chacon/Ire Ire:
"Tambor Lucumy: Musica Afro-Cubana"
NEW 3 CD Box Set!! In this three CD box set, the late great Andres Chacon
plays Lukumi, Abakua, and Arara styles with his group, Ire Ire. Recorded live at his home in La Havana, Cuba in 2001.
A bilingual (English/Spanish) 28 page full color booklet with notes, interviews, and photos is included.
A lot of material here!
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3-CD SET: $ 28.00 |
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Banda de Musica Municipal de
Santiago, Cuba:
"Brassband from Cuba, Vol. 2"
NEW!! A cross between the Afro Cuban Allstars, Irving Berlin, and your
high school band. This group which was founded in the early 1900's plays old school Son Montuno, Guajira,
Trova, Danzon, and Cha Cha Cha. With just the right mix of Tubas, Trumpets, Clarinets and some righteous
clave, you and grandpa will be on the dance floor in no time. Check this out!
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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba
de Santiago:
"Ritmos Cubafricanos: Volume 1"
NEW!! One of the best Folkloric recordings in a long time, this was recorded early in 2005, originally as a tool to
help drummers and dancers understand the unfamiliar rhythms from Oriente (Eastern) Cuba. Co-Director Jose
Alfredo Carrion Naples was the principal dancer and corps professor of Cutumba during his 25 years with the
ballet. Here, Jose gathered musicians and singers from Santiago, Cuba, to play Afro-Cuban-Franco-Haitian
rhythms. Vol.1 includes Carabali, Vodu, Merengue Haitiano, Nago, Ibo, Gaga, Congo Laye, Masun & Yamvalu.
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CD: $17.99 |
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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba
de Santiago:
"Ritmos Cubafricanos: Volume 2"
NEW!! One of the best Folkloric recordings in a long time, this was recorded early in 2005, originally as a tool
to help drummers and dancers understand the unfamiliar rhythms from Oriente (Eastern) Cuba. Co-Director Jose
Alfredo Carrion Naples was the principal dancer and corps professor of Cutumba during his 25 years with the
ballet. Here, Jose gathered musicians and singers from Santiago, Cuba, to play Afro-Cuban-Franco-Haitian
rhythms. Vol.2 includes Palo, Yuka, Makuta, Tujba Francesa, Tajona, Rumba Yambu, Guaguanco, and Columbia.
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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba
de Santiago & Academy of Cuban Folklore and Dance:
"Rumba: An Instructional Cuban Dance DVD"
NEW!! Featuring Jose Alredo Carrion of Ballet Folklorico Cutumba de Santiago.
This 2-DVD set features Yambu (42 minutes) and Guaguanco (50 minutes) plus street scenes and short performances. Jose
shares the methodology he's used as a professor in Cuba to train generations of dancers. Appropriate for all levels...those
who've never danced Rumba to experienced dancers wanting to enhance their technique and learn some new moves. Filmed
in Santiago de Cuba 2005, you'll love the live drummers and cultural environment, too! Spanish with optional English
voice-over.
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2-DVD set: $39.99 |
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Los Munequitos de Matanzas:
"50th Anniversary CD: Rumberos de Corazon"
NEW!! From 1952 to the present, the Munequitos have been synonymous with rumba. As you would expect, this disc has scorching
quinto chops, melodic tumbadoras, and tight vocal harmonies. It's 68 minutes of rumba bliss. Vacunao anyone?
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Los Munequitos de Matanzas:
"Rumba Caliente 88/77"
One of my favorite Rumba discs, comprised of 2 previously released albums....one in 1977, the other in 1988. Hear
the evolution...learn some sick quinto chops!!
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Los Munequitos de Matanzas:
"Ito Iban Echu: Sacred Yoruba Music..."
This disc differs from the Munequitos other work in that it is all Bata/Santeria music. Half of the rhythms
are "seco", or without vocals, so you can hear what's happening with the drums.
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Los Munequitos de Matanzas:
"Congo Yambumba"
Previously released as Guaguanco/Columbia/Yambu, you'll hear these three styles, plus Abacua.
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Grupo Ilu Ana:
"Sacred Rhythms"
If you are a singer or bata drummer, this is a must have! One of our favorite bata cds!
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"Afro-Cuba: A Musical Anthology":
Represented in this collection are the four major divisions of Afro-Cuban culture: Lucumi, Arara, Abakua, and Kongo.
Most selections are drawn from field and studio recordings in Cuba.
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Ire Ire:
"Lukumi"
Another homegrown recording of Afro-Cuban devotional music. Recorded in Havana in 2000. Sound quality is clear,
Songs and authenticity are an A+. You won't find this one anywhere else! |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Michael Spiro:
"Drum Jam"
It's cooler than the name implies...no vocals and groove-oriented Cuban-influenced rhythms. Great one
to play along with or to sample.
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Michael Spiro:
"Mbirabata"
Sprio's latest is a collaboration with Mbira (thumb piano) musician, Michael Williams, that they call a "marriage of
sacred music from Cuba and Zimbabwe". It's got lots of spice thrown in it. Check out this clip.
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Grupo AfroCuba:
"Raices Africanas"
A folkloric classic for lovers of Rumba and Bata |
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CD: $17.99 |
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Cuba:
"Chants and Rhythmes Afro-Cubains"
This disc is a little academic in nature in that its a sampling of field recordings from Carnival in Santiago
de Cuba. You'll hear a couple
of rumbas, a couple comparsas, and a couple of son tunes. Check out the Corneta China (Chinese Cornet) and
Organillo del Oriente (a pump organ introduced by the French). |
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Grupo Afro Boricua:
"Bombazo"
Very percussive disc from the renowned Cepeda family of Puerto Rico. Pure drum and chant, great
grooves. |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Earth CDs:
"Echun Okiry...Guiro for Eleggua"
Recorded in Cuba by a small new label that specializes in authentic field recordings. A little rough around
the edges, but this is the real deal. Some of the profits go towards humanitarian work in Cuba. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Earth CDs:
"Tambor for Obatala...Music of Santeria"
Recorded in Cuba by a small new label that specializes in authentic field recordings. A little rough around
the edges, but this is the real deal. Some of the profits go towards humanitarian work in Cuba. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Earth CDs:
"Religious Music of Palo Monte"
Recorded in Cuba by a small new label that specializes in authentic field recordings. A little rough around
the edges, but this is the real deal. Some of the profits go towards humanitarian work in Cuba. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Omi Ina & Obbara:
"Cajon Espiritual: The Music Box of Cuba"
This new DVD put out by Earth CDs, presents these two folkloric groups
from Havana. The groups, Omi Ina and Obbara, are students of Pancho Quinto and are the next generation of Cuban musicians. The songs
on the DVD represent the diverse music and traditions in contemporary cuba. Some English subtitles. 51 minutes.
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Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba:
"Musica Yoruba"
Featuring Lazaro Ros on vocals, this gem is a classic recording of Santeria rhythm and song. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Milton Cardona:
"Cabucha"
A pioneer...outstanding grooves based on Santeria rhythms. Unlike his "Bembe" recording, this one
departs the Bata and flies into Latin Jazz. |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Milton Cardona:
"Bembe"
A great performance of Orisha songs in NYC. This one has been a classic for decades. |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Spiro and Lamson:
"Bata Ketu"
A hard CD to categorize, except to say that it's killer and fast becoming a classic.
A must have!! |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Pancho Quinto:
"En El Solar La Cueva Del Humo"
Cool Bata grooves in a non-religious setting. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Pancho Quinto:
"Rumba Sin Fronteras"
Fans of Pancho Quinto know he takes his Rumba and Yoruba/Lucumi roots and pushes into the present.
A cross between Cuban folkloric/jazz/funk. With help from Lazaro Ros, Jesus Diaz, and Omar Sosa...you
can't sit down! |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Various Artists:
"Havana & Matanzas, Cuba ca. 1957"
A collection of very rare field recordings of bata, bembe, and Palo songs and rhythms. Hear religious
songs from the African slave-descendent communities of the Yoruba, Doahomean, and Kongo-Angolan.
With over 28 tracks totaling 77 minutes, this is very rich indeed. |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Various Artists:
"Sacred Rhythms of Cuban Santeria"
Recorded in Matanzas and Havanna in 1983-84, this disc features 24 tracks of "Orus", liner notes by Cuban
Ethno-musicologist, Dr. Olavo Rodriguez, and all proceeds go to the Smithsonian Institution for the study of
Cuban Culture. For serious Bata junkies only. |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Pierre Cheriza Fenelus:
"Haiti...Les 101 Nations du Vaudou"
("Haitian Voodoo: 101 Nations")
A fine new release by Haitian master drummer Pierre Cheriza Fenelus. Students of Voodoo, as well as those studying Santeria
and traditional African drum and chant will appreciate the vocals and informative liner notes. Listen to all the great sounds
in this audio clip, to appreciate your front row seat. On the Buda, "Musique Du Monde" label. |
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CD: $16.99
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Pierre Cheriza:
"Haiti Music of the Voodoo Cult"
Led by master drummer Pierre Cheriza, you get a front row seat to the sacred rhythms of Haiti. Hear the bells, the roosters,
the call and response, and the authenticity of this 71 minute disc. |
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CD: $16.99
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Various Artists:
"Candombe: Uruguay Tambores Del Candombe"
This disc explores the sacred Candombe rhythms. Using drums that look like short fat congas that are tuned with fired,
and strapped on parade style, the rhythms are at once fun and trance-inducing. On the Buda, "Musique Du Monde" label. |
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Various Artists:
"Rumbambeo"
Recorded live in Cuba, this is 75 minutes of Folkloric music and dance. Featuring "Chaguito" Garzon Rill,
the former musical director of "Rumberos de Cuba", you'll see performances of Cajon, Bata, and Rumba. |
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DVD: $32.00 |
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Various Artists:
"Rumbon Tropical"
Featuring the folkloric music and dance group, "Rumberos de Cuba". This is 67 minutes of an intimate
party performance recorded right in Havana, Cuba. Great for drummers, dancers and teachers. |
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DVD: $32.00 |
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Various Artists:
"U Laka Laka La: Carnaval la Habana 2003"
Get a close up view of Carnival in Havana, complete with Comparsas, stunning costumes, floats, salsa street dancers,
and percussion, percussion, percussion. 52 minutes. |
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DVD: $32.00 |
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Roots of Rhythm:
Hosted by Harry Belafonte"
This DVD hosted by Harry Belafonte has just been re-issued. This 3-hour DVD features performances
by Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruben Blades and many more. It has a ton of
footage from Cuba in the late 80's and some much earlier archived work. Lots of rumba, mambo, changui, and
salsa from the pioneers who created those styles. Because it explores the trans-atlantic dialogue and links
between Africa and Cuba, well, we had to give it two thumbs up!! Recommended.
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