Bogotá’s music scene is filled with fire, style, and quirks, and La-33 embodies the excitement and innovation of this musical hotspot. Darlings of the world salsa scene thanks in part to their clever revamp of Mancini’s Pink Panther theme, La-33 was the brainchild of two brothers who recruited fellow musicians, players into everything from ska to classical music.
As a result, the group mixes the hardcore intensity of salsa dura, the brass sophistication of Colombia’s jazz scene, and a fun-loving live show with tropical flair.
Recordings available: La-33, Gozalo, Ten Cuidado, Que Te Toque
Festival line-Up
- Chamber Music: Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal (U.S. debut)
- Creole Choir of Cuba
- Diblo Dibala
- Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole (NYC solo debut)
- La-33
- Novalima
- Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda
- Pedrito Martinez Group
- RAM
- Red Baraat
- Rhythm of Rajasthan
- Yoro Ndiaye (U.S. debut)
The one-night festival includes three U.S. debuts and one New York debut. Tickets are $35 if purchased by November 30, $40 thereafter, including at the door. ($35 for members of World Music Institute) (www.ticketmaster.com or by phone through World Music Institute box office: 212-545-7536).
globalFEST 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Webster Hall
125 E 11th St., New York, NY
between 3rd and 4th avenues
Links:
- globalFEST 2011
- Webster Hall, venue website (not for tickets)
Author: World Music Central News Room
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