Director Bernabé Hernández. Recorded (1962) in Cuba.
Our good friend and friend of the channel Jorge sent us this gem of a film to help educate us about Abakuá, one of the powerful sources of the Cuban music treasure.
The full film
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The meat starts at 7:15.
The program starts silly and then gets smart.
After a brief history of the Voice of America it gets to the point:
The Voice of America put up its entire physical archive including many TONS of jazz records and CDs up for sale – and someone bought it!
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One of our treasured subscribers Jorge, who is deep in the tradition and comes from a family that is too, shared this gem with us.
Rumba at its highest level.
Here’s what he says about it:
“One of the Greatest Dancers and his group back in the ’80s… The real Rumba… Aspirina Family. He was the director of la Comparsa Los Guararechos de Regla, my Hometown. These guys are on another level.”
The artistry of Luis A. Chacon ‘Aspirina’ and Grupo Laye
– Ken McCarthy
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One of the great living music masters of New Orleans music, Shannon Powell, suffered a stroke and he and his family need our help.
He has given so much to so many, especially young musicians. Let’s do what we can to pitch in and help.
Shannon Powell gives a lesson at the University of New Orleans
– Ken McCarthy
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Jerry González recalls his friendship with bass legend Jaco Pastorius.
Jerry’s explanations of the clave and the behind-the-scenes time that goes into great music are absolutely priceless.
Ends with a rare recording of a collaboration: Jerry González/Jaco Pastorius at the late/great 55 Grand in Soho, NY.
Another clip from the film and another lesson about musical reality
Victory Bailey picked up a bass and was a pro from Minute One. How the heck does that happen?
– Ken McCarthy
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