The Descarga Review: Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico, Changuito, New Bata DVDs and more!

Thu Jun 7 14:49:31 EDT 2007

The Descarga Review • June 07, 2007
Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico, Changuito, José Conde, El Negro Hernández,  
New Batá Instructional DVDs and more!

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Here are some noteworthy new and reissued titles...

VARIOUS ARTISTS
Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico
Emigeba
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Outstanding collaborative effort with the best musicians  
and vocalists from both Cuba and Puerto Rico. Produced by Geño Acosta  
who gave us the acclaimed De Aqui Pa'lla (1994) and De Allá Pa'cá:  
Cuba Le Canta A Puerto Rico (1996), Son Cuba y Puerto Rico features a  
*ton* of musical royalty from both islands: Tony Perez, José Lugo,  
Chucho Valdés, John Benitez, Jorge Reyes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Cachete  
Maldonado, Tito De Gracia, José L. Quintana (Changuito), Pancho Amat,  
Elpidio Chapotín, Julito Padrón, and José Luis Cortéz y NG La Banda.
The singers? Check this out: Roberto Hernández, Jenisel Valdéz, Tony  
Calá, Jerry Medina, Andy Montañez, Osvaldo Román, Pedro Calvo, Issac  
Delgado, Aramis Galindo, and Coco Freeman. Whoa! Full review to  
follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Son Cuba Y Puerto Rico - Jenisel Valdés, Coco Freeman Y Tony Calá  
2. Barriste Con El - Issac Delgado Y Tony Calá 3. Huracán - José L.  
Cortez Y NG La Banda 4. Manicero - Jerry Medina Y Tony Calá 5.  
Soñando Con Puerto Rico - Andy Montañez 6. Sanchez Blue - David  
Sanchez Y NG La Banda 7. Bilongo - Osvaldo Román 8. Cachita - Roberto  
Hernández (Guayacan) 9. Quiero Llenarte - Aramis Galindo 10. Canto A  
Mi Madre - Pedro Calvo 11. Regalo A Elegguá - Giovanni Hidalgo Y Jose  
L. Quintana
MUSICIANS:
• Tony Perez, José Lugo, Chucho Valdés, Fernando Soria, Emilio  
Morales: Piano
• José I. Rodriguez, Feliciano Arango, John Benitez, Jorge Reyes: Bajo
• Raul Carenas (El Yulo), Wilito Perez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Cachete  
Maldonado, Abdel Gonzalez: Congas
• Tito De Gracia, Anthony Carrillo Y Cortez (El Bombi): Bongó
• Tito De Gracia, José L. Quintana (Changuito): Timbal
• Enrique Pla, Jorge Baglán: Batería
• Pancho Amat: Tres
• Elpidio Chapotín, Adalberto Lara (Trompetica), Julito Padrón,  
Bailio Marquéz: Trompetas
• José L. Hernández (El Chewy), Rolando Pérez Pérez, Ernesto Varona,  
Román Ficio, Irvin Cayao, David Sanchez: Saxo
• José L. Cortez: Flauta
• José L. Chicoy, Carlos E. Morales: Guitarra
• José Lugo, Fernado Soria: Teclados
• Roberto Hernández, Jenisel Valdéz, Tony Calá, Jerry Medina, Andy  
Montañez, Osvaldo Román, Pedro Calvo, Issac Delgado, Aramis Galindo,  
Coco Freeman: Cantantes
• Jenisel Valdéz, Tony Calá, Coco Freeman, Charlie Aponte, Daldel  
García, Luisito Carríon: Coros
Price: $15.98

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JOSE CONDE Y OLA FRESCA
Revolucion
Pipiki / Mr. Bongo
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA
EditorsPick: Wonderful, funky, high-spirited new release by an  
experimenter and innovator in Latin dance music. Conde, a first-rate  
songwriter, has an unconventional approach that does not preclude the  
ability to rock the house. And he does. Check out his fiery "Descarga  
Inez." Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Llego La Ola (0:35) 2. Ritmo Y Sabor With Special Guest Coros  
Pedrito Martinez (4:18) 3. Cafe Con Sangre With Special Guest  
Trombonist Jimmy Bosch (4:03) 4. Oshiri Pan Pan With Special Guest  
Drummer Zigaboo Modeliste (5:21) 5. Descarga Inez With Special Guest  
Trombonist Generoso Jimenez And Jimmy Bosch (5:36) 6. Pititi Y Titi  
(French) (4:00) 7. Ride La Ola With Special Guest Drummer Zigaboo  
Modeliste (5:57) 8. El Titere (4:36) 9. Probando Nuevos Sabores Vocal  
Duet With Special Guest Elin (4:04) 10. Despelote With Special Guest  
On Venezuelan Cuatro Aquiles Baez (4:08) 11. El Chacal (5:56) 12.  
Bonus Tracks: Mi Musica (4:42) 13. Summertime With Special Guest On  
Cuban Tres Benjamin Lapidus (6:28) 14. Pititi Y Titi (Spanish) (4:00)
MUSICIANS:
• Juancho Herrera: Electric guitar (2,3,4,6,7,9), coros (1,3,4,6,7,10)
• Pablo Vergara : Piano (2,3,4,5,6,9,10) B-3 organ (3,4,7,9)
• Jorge Bringas: Bass (2 to 11)
• Roman Diaz: Congas (4,5,6,7) bata (1), bongo (2,3,10,11)
• Carlos "GoGo" Gomez: Congas (1,2,8 to 13), bata (1), bongo (5),  
tambora (6)
• Marvin Diaz: Timbales (2,3,6 to 10, 12)
• Steve Gluzband: Trumpet (2 to 6,8,9,10)
• Albert Leusink: Trumpet (2,3,4,6,8,9,10)
• Onel Mulet : Tenor saxophone (2,3,4,6,8,9,10), flute (5), bata (1)
• Rafi Malkiel: Trombone (2 to 11)
• Steve Wells: Baritone saxophone (4)
• Jose Conde : Lead vocal, some guiro and maracas, electric guitar (11)
• Special Guests: Ziggy Modeliste: Drums (4,7)
• Generoso Jimenez: Trombone (5)
• Jimmy Bosch: Trombone (3,5)
• Aquiles Baez: Venezuelan cuatro guitar (10)
• Benjamin Lapidus : Cuban tres guitar (5,8,10)
• Elin: Female vocal (9)
• Claudette Sierra: Coro (1,2,4,10)
• Mariella Gonzalez: Coro (2,7)
Price: $16.98

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KIM DE LOS SANTOS
Rompiendo El Hielo
Fuga Productions (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Just in! New Kim de Los Santos salsa release which has  
Adalberto Santiago as coroista. Produced in Colombia.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. No Tocare Tu Puerta 2. El Amor De Mi Vida - Feat. Leka El Poeta 3.  
Atrapado 4. Enseñame 5. Me Conformo 6. Embrujado 7. Matame 8.  
Mentiras 9. Ancias De Ti 10. No Vale La Pena Llorar - Feat. Candy Man
MUSICIANS:
• Oscar Ivan Lozano: Piano
• Bryan Torres: Teclado
• Francisco Ocoro: Bajo
• Kim De Los Santos: Voz lider
• Adalberto Santiago: Coros
• Jesus Orlando Vanguero: Coros
• Candy Man: Reggaeton
• Douglas Guevara: Percussion
• Jose Aguirre : Trompeta
• Carlos Latoche: Trombon
Price: $16.98

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CHANGUITO
Telegrafía Sin Hilo
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under  
the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine  
production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book- 
like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With  
gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD  
presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have  
the debut Latin-jazz release from Changuito, the legendary Cuban  
timbalero (Van Van). Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Sueño Flamenco (Ochosi/Obanloke) (4:16) 2. Changuito Se Botó  
(5:56) 3. Almendra (4:46) 4. Todavía Queda Limón (4:27) 5. Herencia  
(6:23) 6. Rumbero (6:23) 7. Afrocuban Dream (Olokun) (6:16) 8.  
Negro's Son (6:16) 9. De Camaguey Y La Habana (5:12) 10. Telegrafía  
Sin Hilo (Elegguá) (4:30)
MUSICIANS:
• José Luis Quintana (Changuito): Timbal
• Miguel Urbina: Iya
• Jhony Rudas: Itoteles
• Kenny Quintana: Okónkolo
• Luis 'Papo' Márquez: Trompeta
• Rodner Padilla: Bajo y piano
• Roberto Moreno: Tumbadora y campana
• Yamar 'Caballo' Méndez: Bongó y percusión menor
• Patricia 'El Chino' Diaz: Guiro
• Luis 'Papo' Márquez: Trompetas y fender rhodes
• Jorge Dobal: Trombon
• Santiago Carmona: Saxo tenor
• William Vasquez: Tres cubano
• Marcos Romero: Bajo
• Irvin Matos: Piano
• Ronald Gonzalez: Coros y vocals
• Luis 'Papo' Marquez: Coros y vocals
• Luis 'Rasca' Beltrán: Saxo tenor
• Cesar Orozco: Piano
• Joel Uriola: Piano
Price: $24.98

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VIDAL COLMENARES
...Otro Llano
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: FOLKLORIC; FOLKLORIC: VARIOUS; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under  
the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine  
production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book- 
like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With  
gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD  
presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have  
the new rootsy Venezuelan folkloric release (joropo, pasaje etc.)  
from the highly regarded songwriter and vocalist Vidal Colmenares.  
Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. El Rosario De Maria (2:25) 2. La Picura Y El Picure (3:00) 3.  
Florentino (2:49) 4. Pajarillo Cimarrón (3:06) 5. Nube De Agua (2:27)  
6. Dibujando El Llano (2:54) 7. Yo Soy Vidal Colmenares (1:56) 8.  
Aguinaldo Llanero (3:25) 9. Carrio De Altamira Y Altagracia (1:49)  
10. El Canoero Del Caipe (3:18) 11. Golpe De Gavilán (2:47) 12.  
Romance En La Lejania (3:05) 13. Pasodoble Llanero (3:27) 14.  
Remembranzas (3:28) 15. Ajila, Ajila, Novillo (2:05)
MUSICIANS:
• Luis Blanco: Letra y musica
• Vidal Colemanres: Cuatro y letra
• Luis Camacho: Arreglo
• Gorgias Sanchez: Clarinete
• Geronis Bravo: Basoon
• Orlando Cardozo: Cuatro
• Alexaner Livanalli: Percusion y coros
• Francisco Pacheco: Coros
• Ismael Querales: Coros
• Carlos Rodriguez: Contrabajo
• Ismael Querales: Coros y voz
• Jonny Colemares: Cuatro
• Eduardo Betancourt: Arp y maracas
• Xiomara Mistage: Voz
• Zenaida Rodriguez: Voz
Price: $24.98

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HORACIO "EL NEGRO" HERNANDEZ
Italuba II
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under  
the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine  
production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book- 
like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With  
gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD  
presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have  
the new release from the highly regarded Cuban drummer Horacio "El  
Negro" Hernandez. It's a follow-up to his acclaimed Italuba release  
from 2004. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Last Minute (3:44) 2. Te Prima (4:33) 3. Afternoon At The  
Boulevard (7:41) 4. Mr. (5:44) 5. Divertimento (3:29) 6. Pati Metal  
(5:32) 7. A Notice (4:55) 8. Meridien (Dedicated To Paquito D'Rivera)  
(4:23) 9. Sentimiento En Re-Sol (4:33) 10. Deseo (6:31) 11. Distancia  
(4:20)
MUSICIANS:
• Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez: Bateria
• Amik Guerra Lig Long: Trompeta y fliscorno
• Ivan Bridon Napoles: Piano
• Daniel Martinez Izquierdo: Bajo electrico
Price: $24.98

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ALFREDO NARANJO
Alfredo Naranjo Y El Guajeo
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under  
the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine  
production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book- 
like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With  
gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD  
presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have  
the new, highly swinging, jazzy release from vibes player Alfredo  
Naranjo. Full review to follow shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Introducción (0:50) 2. Mi Socio (5:54) 3. Guajeo Y Su Rumbatá  
(3:20) 4. Mueve (3:46) 5. Los Caballos (4:16) 6. Ella (5:41) 7. Linda  
(2:59) 8. Cómprame Mi Disco (5:10) 9. Master Tito (4:44) 10. Caramelo  
(4:52) 11. Baila (5:55) 12. Guajeando (3:07) 13. Dile Que Venga  
(5:30) 14. Payaso (5:52)
MUSICIANS:
• Alfredo Naranjo: Vibráfono y xilófono; percusion, coros
• Luz Mabel Medina: Piano
• David Peña: Bajo
• Miguel Urbina, Jhony Rudas, Kenny Quintana: Tambores batá
• Gerardo Chacón: Bajo y trompeta
• Luis Pacheco: Piano
• Miguel Urbina: Tumbadoras
• Frank Marquez: Timbal
• Cheo Navarro: Bongó
• Eric Chacón: Flauta
• Pablo Gil: Sax tenor
• Jimmy Bosch: Trombón
• Francisco Vielma: Percusion
• Carlos Hurtado, Javier Vivas: Coros
• Carlos Rodriguez: Bajo
• Edgar 'Dolor' Quijada: Voz
• Ali Bello: Violin
• Jose Torres: Piano
Price: $24.98

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SANTOS VIEJOS
Pop Aut
Cacao Musica (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN; VENEZUELA
EditorsPick: Part of a new series of superb, high quality CDs under  
the new Cacao label of Venezuela. Each Cacao release is a pristine  
production involving the finest musicians and sporting detailed book- 
like liner notes in a custom, spiral bound, CD package. With  
gorgeous, high resolution printing, this might be the best CD  
presentation we have come across - very slick indeed. Here we have  
the new release from the cutting edge Venezuelan pop group Santos  
Viejos, whose use of folklore, funk, rock and Afro-Caribbean rhythms  
remind me, more than a bit, of a young Guaco. Full review to follow  
shortly.
Very Highly Recommended. (in stock shortly. pre-orders taken now!) (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Vampira Y Culebra (2:51) 2. Sala De Espera (3:49) 3. Marimá (3:38)  
4. Canciones Desechables (4:00) 5. Desnudo De Mujer (3:57) 6. Sal,  
Tequila Y Limón (4:13) 7. Chamba, Churupo, Papa (4:42) 8. Melao  
(3:35) 9. Ten Cuidado (3:17) 10. Tristeza (2:57) 11. Por Amor Al Arte  
(3:05) 12. Felicidad (2:50)
MUSICIANS:
• Alexis Peña: Voz, coros, guitarra electica y acustica
• David Baldodano: Bajo, viola, guitarra acustica, voz y coros
• Raul Peña: Voz, coros, guitarra electrica y acustica, programacion  
de bateria electronica, teclados y groovebox en temas 7 y 12
• Ruben Marquez: Guitarra electrica, guitarra, acustica, viola, coros
• Musicos Invitados: Andrés Briceño: Bateria
• Francisco Rojas: Percusion latina
• Jair Costa: Percusion brasilera en tema 4
• Eddy Cisneros: Teclados y fender rhodes en temas 2,5, y 11
• Christopher Marsan: Voz principal en tema 8
Price: $24.98

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DANIEL ALFONSO HERRERA
El Lenguaje Del Tambor: Batá Rhythms & Techniques From Matanzas, Cuba  
2-DVD Set
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; FOLKLORIC; CUBA
EditorsPick: This comprehensive 2 disc DVD package offers 5 hours of  
drumming demonstrations, tutorials, and interviews in Spanish and  
English subtitles.
The film features Master of Afro Cuban Percussion Daniel Alfonso  
Herrera, the most sought after percussion instructor in Matanzas,  
Cuba. His clean, disciplined technique and clear, detailed  
explanations of the intricacies of Matanzas-style bata drumming are  
available for both the novice and experienced drummer.
Disc 1 is 2 hours long and includes the complete Oro Seco as played  
at the Cabildo de Santa Teresa in Matanzas. Short introductions  
provide insights into the Orishas (deities) and overall techniques  
for each rhythm. The Oro was professionally filmed to ensure that  
each of the drummers' hands is clearly visible.
The disc concludes with and interview and drumming demonstration  
about the language of the bata drums and a bonus interview with  
legendary percussionist Esteban "Chacha" Vega Bacallao, one of  
Daniel's early teachers.
Disc 2 is 3 hours long and features tutorials on the specific  
techniques of Okonkolo, Itotele and Iya and the complete Oro Seco  
broken down drum by drum. Here the filming focuses on Daniel's hands  
from the front and from the sides to illustrate the proper formation  
of the hands and the various techniques used in each rhythm.
Menus on each disc allow the student to navigate by rhythm (Disc 1)  
and by rhythm and drum (Disc 2).
Also available are the written transcriptions, Batá Rhythms From  
Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco, by percussionist Bill  
Summers and two of Daniel's long time students, which offer the most  
detailed and complete documentation of the fundamentals of Matanzas- 
style drumming ever produced.
See also the complete 2 DVD & book package set.
Highly Recommended. (DR)
Price: $49.95

• Click here to Order El Lenguaje Del Tambor 2-DVD Set Now!

BILL SUMMERS & NERALDO DURAN
Batá Rhythms From Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSION; CUBA
EditorsPick: Transcriptions of the Oro Seco
This 116-page book of transcriptions offers the most detailed and  
complete documentation of the fundamentals of Matanzas-style drumming  
ever produced. It was designed to accompany El Lenguaje del Tambor:  
Bata Rhythms from Matanzas, Cuba, a 2-disc set of instructional DVDs  
that presents the Oro Seco as played at the Cabildo Santa Teresa in  
Matanzas, Cuba. The 19 rhythms in this book were transcribed by  
classically-trained musician Neraldo Duran and internationally- 
acclaimed percussionist Bill Summers, who has studied with both  
Esteban "Chacha" Vega Bacallao (who consecrated him to the sacred  
drums) and Daniel Alfonso, master drummer and the instructor on the  
DVDs.
Michael Spiro, world-renowned Afro Cuban percussionist and teacher  
and long-time student of Chacha's and Daniel's, reviewed the  
transcriptions and offered suggestions at every stage of their  
development. Two of Daniel's other long-time students, Kevin Repp and  
Vanessa Lindberg, painstakingly reviewed the transcriptions with  
Daniel and made final corrections.
Each transcription presents, to the greatest extent possible, the  
rhythm as it is played by Daniel on the DVDs. Explanatory notes  
identifying the changes in individual rhythms match and amplify the  
subtitles presented on the discs. See also the complete 2 DVD & book  
package set.
Highly Recommended. (DR)
Price: $39.95

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DANIEL ALFONSO HERRERA
BILL SUMMERS & NERALDO DURAN
Special Book & DVD Package Set: El Lenguage DelTambor / Batá Rhythms  
 From Matanzas, Cuba: Transcriptions Of The Oro Seco
Kabiosile
Originally released: 2007
Category:
EditorsPick: Special package set that includes an extensive (308  
minutes) 2-DVD set as well as the 116 page accompanying  
transcriptions by Bill Summers and Neraldo Duran.
See above for the complete details of these two items which are also  
sold separately
Price: $75.00

• Click here to Order Special Book & DVD Package Set Now!

ADRIAN COBURG
Eggun: Cantos A Eggun (1º Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Detailed transcriptions by Adrian Coburg, one of the  
most dedicated scholars and percussionists of Afro-Cuban Lucumí /  
Santeria. Mr. Coburn worked tirelessly with master percussionist and  
akpwon (singer) Awó Chadée, Julio Davalos of Havana to create one of  
the most extensive bodies of transcriptions and scores of Afro-Cuban  
material that we have come across. For the collector, practitioner,  
connoisseur, teacher or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material,  
this is must-have material.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Description: Cantos a Eggun:
*Laumba Wuaori, Omo Iogwuo
*Aye Aye Leri Leyo, Okokan Lamiwuaye
*Laye Lagba Labishe, Kosi Olodumare
*Laye Lagba Lafisi
*Mambo Niboshe
*Ayaba Ese, E Iki Ambelawo
*Aka Ye I Ye, Mofoyuborere
*Ile Losun Baire, Farakunfara
*E Iku Oni Oba, Awua Male
*Asho Kuelo Kuelo Niya, Iya Kambele
*Ogogo, Awuan Kuniki Olofin
*Dendela Egue, Shon shon shon kuami
Price: $15.00

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ADRIAN COBURG
Osain: Cantos A Osain (1º Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Detailed transcriptions by Adrian Coburg, one of the  
most dedicated scholars and percussionists of Afro-Cuban Lucumí /  
Santeria. Mr. Coburn worked tirelessly with master percussionist and  
akpwon (singer) Awó Chadée, Julio Davalos of Havana to create one of  
the most extensive bodies of transcriptions and scores of Afro-Cuban  
material that we have come across. For the collector, practitioner,  
connoisseur, teacher or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material,  
this is must-have material.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Description: Cantos a Osain: *Mariwo Osain, Ewue Masiboroyu *Mamura  
Mofiyen *Borotitilawua, Osain Seisemi *Tiwui Tiwui, Benebenito Bleo,  
Adadara *Aberaberama
Price: $10.00

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ADRIAN COBURG
The Complete Adrian Coburg Collection Of Afro-Cuban Transcription  
Books And Audio CDs
Adrian Coburg (original import)
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; CHARTS & SONGBOOKS; CUBA
EditorsPick: The complete amazing collection of Adrian Coburg's work.  
The perfect set for the collector, practitioner, connoisseur, teacher  
or student of Afro-Cuban folkloric material. With complete rare  
transcriptions and audio examples.
This in-depth collection includes the following:
* Antologia Yoruba, Vol. 1 & 2 - Julio Davalos & Adrian Coburg 2-CD Set
* Antologia Yoruba, Vol. 3 & 4 - Julio Davalos & Adrian Coburg 2-CD Set
* Bata Scores - Oru Seco (6º Revised Edition 2004 - Transcription Book)
* Bata Scores - Toques Especiales (5º Revised Edition 2004 -  
Transcription Book)
* Oru Cantado: Cantos Yoruba Y Arara (3º Revised Edition 2006 -  
Transcription Book)
* Rezos - Cantos Yoruba Y Arara (3º Revised Edition 2006 -  
Transcription Book)
* Cantos Especiales Vol. 1 - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa Y Arara (2º Edition  
2006 Transcription Book)
* Cantos Especiales Vol. 2 - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa Y Arara (3º Edition  
2006 Transcription Book)
* Cantos Afro-Cubanos - Música Folklorica (3º Revised Edition 2006,  
Transcription Book)
* Percusion Afro-Cubana, Vol. 1 Música Folklorica: Percusión Mayor Y  
Menor - Scores (10º Revised Edition, 2006 Transcription Book)
* Percusion Afro-Cubana, Vol. 2 Música Popular: Percusión Mayor Y  
Menor - Scores (9º Revised Edition, 2004 Transcription Book)
* Osain: Cantos A Osain (1º Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
* Eggun: Cantos A Eggun (1º Edition 2007 Transcription Book)
Very Highly Recommended.
Adrian Coburg
18.10.1955 Bern, Switzerland
Professional percussionist.
Since 1984 working with musicians, theatergroups and artists.
1987-1999 several times in Cuba, studies with the master drummers: J.  
Pelladito, M. Galli, B. Bell, J. Davalos, T. Ortiz.
Since 1987 Adrian Coburg teaches at his music school Rhythmic  
Solfeggio and afro-cuban percussion.
Since 1994 he studies drum melodies (bata) and songs of the Yoruba  
with Julio Davalos.
1996 authorized by the Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba to teach  
afro-cuban percussion.
1999 he received the "Juramento" as tamborero in Havana, Cuba.
1999 Julio Davalos and Adrian Coburg recorded the "Antologia  
Yoruba" (4 CDs).
He is the author of many highly respected transcription and notation  
(scores) text of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music. (BP)
Price: $474.98

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GIGI
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Four - Dirty Salsa 360º - Team  
Dancing DVD
Digifilm
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: Beyond Partner Dancing: This is Dirty Salsa For The  
Team... It started in El Casino Deportivo, a Havana social club in  
the 50s. A team dance with familiar Salsa turns in a wheel formation.
Learn one of the most fun styles of Salsa known as Casino Rueda.  
Danced in a wheel with 2 or more couples switching partners, it  
creates a very dynamic atmosphere for everyone involved.
Casino Rueda is as much a pleasure to watch, as it is to dance.  
Filmed in High definition with 3 cameras, this multi-angle DVD sports  
two top Salsa music hits. Look around and compare, there is nothing  
like the award winning Dirty Salsa DVDs in the Salsa instruction market.
Take this DVD home and experience the wonderful new group dynamics of  
Rueda.
- from the back liners (DR)
Price: $26.98

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GIGI
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa: 4-DVD Boxed Set
Digifilm
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: A Salsa Dancer's Dream: Four Best-Selling Award-Winning  
Salsa DVDs.
The success of the Quick & Dirty Guides to Salsa sparked a dance DVD  
revolution. Packed with 92 lessons, this is the first and only multi- 
angle series on Salsa.
 From the very basics to super advanced. From Salsa partner dancing  
to Salsa Team dancing, The Quick & Dirty Guides to Salsa packs it in  
four multi-angle Salsa instructional DVDs.
The multi-angle aspect of this DVD sets it apart from the rest of the  
crowd. Shot with three cameras simultaneously, so you can watch the  
moves from three angles, these Salsa DVDs make learning a pleasure.  
You will wonder how you did without multi-angles. If you want to  
learn Salsa quick and dirty, then this might be the series for you.
- from the back liners

Includes the following four disks:
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa - Part One DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa - Part Two, Intermediate DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Three - Advanced DVD
The Quick & Dirty Guide To Salsa, Part Four - Dirty Salsa 360º - Team  
Dancing DVD (DR)
Price: $79.98

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ROBERTO ANGLERO
Roberto Anglero Y Su Combo
Disco Hit
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Reissue of vintage Anglero salsa. Review to follow  
shortly. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. La Misma Vaina 2. Damelo Todito En Vida 3. Donde Estan Los  
Rumberos 4. El Pantalon 5. Abicu 6. Rosa Blanca 7. Chan Con Chan 8.  
Salao 9. Consuelito 10. Llegaste Tarde
Price: $14.98

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DADDY YANKEE
El Cartel: The Big Boss
El Cartel/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New release by the reggaeton king.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Jefe (3:58) 2. En Sus Marcas Listos Fugra (3:27) 3. Cambio (3:11)  
4. Fuera De Control (3:03) 5. Impacto (3:05) 6. Ella Me Llevanto  
(3:29) 7. A Lo Clasico (3:54) 8. Bring It On F/Akon (3:43) 9. Who's  
Your Daddy? (3:28) 10. El Celular (2:48) 11. Ven Damelo (3:45) 12.  
Papi Lover W/Nicole (3:40) 13. Que Paso! (4:11) 14. Mansaje De Estado  
(4:06) 15. Tension F/Hector "El Father" (3:21) 16. Soy Lo Que Soy  
(4:11) 17. Coraza Divina (3:55) 18. Plane To PRF/Will.I.AM (4:07) 19.  
Me Quedaria (4:20) 20. Todos Quieren A Raymond (4:42) 21. Impacto  
Remix F/Fergie (3:26)
Price: $15.98

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ORISHAS
Antidiotico
Universal/EMI/JustBecaus
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; HIP HOP; CUBA
EditorsPick: New best-of compilation of material from the highly  
regarded experimental hip-hop group Orishas. Includes three new  
tracks as well.
Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Hay Un Son 2. A Lo Cubano 3. Elegante 4. Emigrantes 5. 5.3.7. Cuba  
6. Represent, Cuba 7. Naci Orishas 8. Que Pasa 9. Silencio 10.  
Connexion 11. Habana 12. El Kilo 13. Que Bola 14. Quien Te Dijo  
(feat. Pitbull) 15. Una Pagina Doblada
Price: $15.98

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MIKEY PERFECTO
Cuando El Silencio Hace Ruido (w/ Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Lennox &  
more)
SPR/Soprano Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New reggaeton release with guests Daddy Yankee, Ivy  
Queen, Lennox... (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. People Let Me Hear You Say 2. Siento Calor - Feat. Joel Dando Tra  
3. Mas Que Nadie 4. Ella 5. Si No Eres Tú - Feat. Ivy Queen 6. No Es  
Mejor Que Yo - Feat Joel Dando Tra, Shorty Y Virus 7. Sin Ti - Feat.  
Lenox Y Oneill 8. Te Propongo 9. Algarete - Feat Joel Dando Tra 10.  
Deja Que Tu Falda Suba - Feat Roxsy & Bryant 11. Candela - Feat.  
Saned Rivera 12. Puedes Llevartelo Todo 13. Mal De Ella 14. Algo Mas  
15. Como Lo Bailas Tu - Feat Joel Dando Tra 16. La Matadora - Feat.  
Daddy Yankee 17. A Mover El C***
Price: $15.98

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ELVIS CRESPO
Regreso El Jefe
Universal/Machete/Flash/Nu
Originally released: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
EditorsPick: Just in! New Elvis Crespo release.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Aky 2. Lo Foto Se Me Borro - Feat. Zone D'Tambora 3. Con El Tiempo  
Y Un Ganchito 4. Bambaribiri - Feat. Nejo 5. Llore Y Llore 6. Tala  
Tala 7. Mi Fracaso 8. Los Caminos 9. De La Vida - Feat. Los Hermanos  
Rosario 10. Ito Ito Bonito 11. Te Veo Triste - Feat. Gisselle 12. Asi  
Es La Vida 13. Echate Pa'Ca - Feat. Grupo Mania "The Originals" 14.  
La Foto Se Me Borro - Feat. Zonde D'Tambora (Bachata Mix)
Price: $15.98

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TITO PUENTE
The Essential Tito Puente 2-CD Set
Sony/BMG RCA/Legacy
Originally released: 2005
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; BIG BAND MAMBO JAZZ
EditorsPick: The "Essential" is right. This is a superb 40 track 2-CD  
set of Tito Puente gems. A total killer: "Ran Kan Kan," "Abaniquito,"  
"El Cayuco," "Pa' Los Rumberos," "Birdland After Dark," "Tito  
Timbero," "Cao Cao Mani Picao" and a kazillion more total TP classics.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Ran Kan Kan (2:56) 2. Swinging The Mambo (3:13) 3. Four Beat Cha  
Cha (Part 1) (2:26) 4. Cuando Te Vea (4:13) 5. Tito Guajira (2:37) 6.  
Mambo Gozón (2:45) 7. Night Hawk (2:30) 8. Witch Doctor's Nightmare  
(2:36) 9. Abaniquito (2:46) 10. Picadillo (2:42) 11. Mambo Beat  
(4:07) 12. Cao Cao Mani Picao (2:57) 13. Birdland After Dark (4:55)  
14. Obatala Yeza (3:20) 15. Chanchullo (2:29) 16. Pa' Los Rumberos  
(3:20) 17. Hong Kong Mambo (alternate Take) (3:46) 18. What Is This  
Thing Called Love (3:21) 19. Complicación (3:21) 20. Tito Timbero  
(3:01) 21. Oye Como Va (4:29) 22. Cual Es La Idea (3:19) 23. El  
Cayuco (2:35) 24. Son De La Loma (2:06) 25. 3-D Mambo...plus 18 More  
Great Tunes!!! (2:23)
Price: $19.98

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TONY TOUCH
Reggaetony 2 - Toca Internacional
EMI
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: New reggaeton release featuring guests Ivy Queen,  
Voltio, The Beatnuts, Chikitin, Plan B and others. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Ritmo Bueno - Feat. Nick Laboy And Norberto 'Papo Swing' Alicea  
(House Of Rhumba) Soni And Louie Rivera 2. Dale Azota - Feat. Ivy  
Queen 3. Cojete - Feat. Don Chezina 4. Ese Pito - Feat. Voltio And  
The Beatnuts 5. We Run N.Y. - Feat. Tru Life, Lumidee, And Joel Ortiz  
6. Fire - Feat. L.D.A. And Hurricane G 7. Juan Santana Banana  
(Interlude) 8. Esto Es Lo Que Eh! - Feat. Q Unique And D-Stroy 9.  
Dejame Hablarte - Feat. Plan B And Soni 10. Porque Sera - Feat.  
Chikitin 11. When The Sh*t Goes Down - Feat. Juganot 12. Ando Fumando  
- Feat. Sergio Veneno 13. Azucar - Feat. Soni 14. Ya Ya Ya - Feat.  
The Beatnuts 15. Novelas - Feat. T Weaponz 16. La Tumbadora - Feat.  
Nickk And Norbeto 'Papo Swing' Alicea (House Of Rhumba) Soni And  
Louie Rivera
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Tributo A Los Orishas: Ashé Para Todos
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Compilation of orisha-themed salsa from (mostly) Fania- 
related artists like Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria,  
Willie Colón, Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz. Also with contributions  
by Gina Martin, Gilberto Valdez, Johnny Ventura, and Tommy Olivencia.
Fun, and recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Canto A Elegua - Gilberto Valdez 2. Changó - Celia Cruz/Tito  
Puente 3. Rezo A Ochún - Candida Batista 4. Rezo A Yemayá - Tito  
Puente/La Lupe 5. Aguanile - Willie Colón 6. El Hijo De Obatalá - Ray  
Barretto 7. Oriza Eh - Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco 8. Druma Kuyi -  
Mongo Santamaria 9. Para Mi Obatalá - Orquesta Harlow 10. El 17 San  
Lazaro - Gina Martin 11. A Mi Pai Changó - Tommy Olivencia 12. Santa  
Barbara - Johnny Ventura 13. Orula San Francisco De Asis - Gina Martin
Price: $15.98

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EDDIE TORRES
Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style - 2 DVD Set
Special Bulk Rate (3 Complete Sets For The Price Of Two!)
E&E ON 2
Originally released: 2005
Reissued: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: Special Group Rate!
Three complete sets of the legendary dance instructional for the  
price of two — a savings of $42.95! Perfect for groups or classes. No  
quantity limit, but it is a limited time offer, so place your order now!

EditorsPick:
In celebration of its ten years as the premier salsa dance  
instructional, Eddie Torres Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style has been  
released as a 2-DVD set. As one of salsa's first professionally  
produced dance instructionals, this package created quite a stir when  
originally released on video in 1995. Now, over a decade later, this  
much sought after learning tool is made even better with its  
availability in convenient, crisp, DVD form.
This 2 DVD set will equip you with all of the necessary elements to  
help turn you into the dancer you always wanted to be. Eddie and his  
crew of top-notch dancers reveal all the secrets of his award winning  
dancing technique. Mr. Torres is an articulate, enthusiastic, and  
nuanced teacher who exudes style. On these DVDs the couples  
demonstrate their moves together, and afterward the lady's and men's  
parts are detailed separately. There is, thankfully, a picture-within- 
a-picture close-up of the dancer's feet that appears in the lower  
right corner of the screen. Eddie Torres' technique is well thought  
out, and scripted here — with the help of producer Tony Shor — with a  
directness that makes it seem simple. The featured dancers are Janice  
Bruno, Argelio Diaz, Glenda Heffer, Angel Ortiz, Mati Portes, Delille  
Thomas, Eddie Torres, and Deplessey-Monic Walker.
This production features instructional music by Oscar Hernández (with  
Eddie Montalvo on congas), and the second DVD concludes with a  
sizzling performance as Eddie and his troupe dance to the explosive  
salsa and mambo sounds in a simulated dance club setting.
Eddie Torres Teaches Salsa Nightclub Style is still the instructional  
set against which all others are measured. Whether you are a  
beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer and just want to brush up  
on your style, this one, folks, is a must-have.
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