Although his ensembles play many Cuban classics, Juan de Marcos Gonzalez has added new songs to the Cuban popular music songbook.
The CD and DVD double set by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez with Afro-Cuban All Stars, titled Absolutely Live (DM Ahora! Records and GG & LL Records), offers a fabulous opportunity to experience the energy and passion of one of the finest ensembles of Cuban musicians.
The DVD includes concerts in Japan at Tokyo’s Zepp and The Hague’s North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands). The Japan performance holds special significance because it is the last concert performed by veteran singer Manuel "Puntilla" Licea, who was one of the musicians involved in the Buena Vista Social Club band.
The combination CD/DVD will be available exclusively during the 2009 USA Tour at concerts and at select online retailers. Get a copy of this boxed set if you can. Absolutely Live will captivate you with its infectious energy.
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.
