¡Cúrate! (Cacao Music, 2007)
Venezuelan expatriate Orlanedo Poleo has been playing with Paris-based salsa bands for several years. He is considered one of the finest conga players from Venezuela. For his fourth CD he has chosen Venezuelan label Cacao Música. In addition to his regular band, he is joined by none other than Venezuelan salsa superstar Oscar D’León, Cuban percussionist Horacio el Negro Hernández and several other guests.
¡Cúrate! (Heal yourself), recorded in Venezuela, shows a salsa powerhouse, with a mind-blowing rhythm section and a collection of masterfully crafted songs that celebrate Venezuelan pride through Afro-Caribbean beats from Venezuela and Cuba, including salsa, son montuno, Latin jazz, and cha cha chá.
As other salsa musicians have done, Poleo’s music is not just meant for partying. It has a social conscience, advocating for the poor and disenfranchised, making his whole musical message more appealing.
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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.
