USA –
Boogalu has just released a new DVD called Rumbambeo. It is an fro-Cuban music and dance performance of a unique gathering of
some of the most outstanding musicians, singers, and dancers in Cuba today. The
project was inspired by Santiago “Chaguito” Garzón Rill, the former musical director of Rumberos de Cuba. For this project Chaguito invited a group of exceptional artist friends and rumba figures, to
perform what they passionately live for. This DVD features 11 segments, and was especially produced to display Cuban
drumming and rumba dance, at its best.
Part 1 Cajón de Muertos,
Espiritismo Sacred Music
Plegaria – Makuta – Palo
Part 2 Wemillere, Fiesta de Los Orishas
Batá – Iyesa
Part 3 Rumba
Yambú – Guarapachangüí – Guaguancó I –
Columbia – Guaguancó II – Batá-Rumba
To view a Quicktime movie clip (5mb) of Rumbambeo go to
http://www.boogalu.com/movies/rumbambeo1.mov
For more information on this DVD, or to order, click on this link:
http://www.boogalu.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
