Boogalu Productions has just released “Danza Charanguero” DVD – popular dances of Cuba.
“Danza Charanguero” is a spirited celebration of Cuba’s popular music and dance heritage focusing on the danzón, son, mambo, chachachá, and salsa-casino.
Filmed in a beautiful outdoor patio in Old Havana, this relaxed party-performance features a gathering of seasoned “charangueros” (music and dance enthusiasts) drawn from the professional and aficionado dance World of Havana. Inspiring the party is the legendary twelve member orchestra Estrellas
Cubanas, with their classic charanga sound of violin, flute, piano, bass, and percussion. Accompanying the DVD are extensive interviews with several of the participants who talk about their artistic lives and go into depth about the evolution and rich history their music and dance tradition (subtitles in English).
For more information on the Danza Charanguero DVD and to see a movie clip, click on this link: http://www.boogalu.com
Boogalu DVD Catalog:
“Tremendo Vacilon” a panorama of Cuban music & dance
“Rumbon Tropical” a rumba party performance
“U Laka Laka La” Carnaval La Habana 2003
“Casino Cubano” learn Cuban style salsa
“Rueda Collection” rueda de casino from Santiago
“Mueve La Cintura” salsa Cubana styling
“Salsa Suelta Candela” hot loose salsa without a partner
“Rumbambeo” folkloric music and dance
“Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son” Cuban music jam session
To see the complete Boogalu catalog click here: 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.
