Africando
Martina
CD
(Sterns 1096),
Released 2003;
Arranged by Boncana Maiga
Editor's Pick:
The famed West African vocalists return with a terrific salsa release that focuses on (what else?) women. Along with New Yorks best Latin rhythm players (Papo Pepin, Bobby Allende, Ruben Gonzales, Pablo "El Chino" Nuņez and *many* others).) these great singers explode with a dance release that should be at the top of your list. Medoune Diallo, Gnonnas Pedro, Ronnie Baro and friends have never sounded better. Special guest singers include Ismael Lo, Adama Seka, Joe King.
The all-star lineup continues with Nelson Gonzalez (tres), Luis Bonilla (trombone), Mario Rivera (sax), Eddy Zervigon and Andrea Brachfeld (flue) Lewis Kahn and David Riimelis (violin). There are forty-five musicians that contribute their talents on this finely produced CD.
Per the liners "...for Martina, Africando have drafted in a raft of the continents top vocal talent to sing the praises of their mothers, sisters, wives and girlfriends -- hymning not just their beauty and elegance, but the nurturing, sustaining strength that keeps Africa going."
Here is a great dance record, filled to the brim with flavor and swing, that will find its way to your CD player again and again.
Highly recommended. (BP, 2003-06-04)
Song titles include:
Lindas Africanas 7:39
Temedi 5:17
Lote Lo 5:15
Fouta Tooro 5:09
Azo Nkplon 5:10
Tiembela 3:55
Dioumte 5:21
Abibou 5:33
Reference ny4:39
El Que Te Ama Siempre 4:56
Musicians include:
Medoune Diallo, Gnonnas Pedro, Ronnie Baro, Sekouba Bambino, Eugene Shoubou, Ismael Lo, Adama Seka, Nyboma Mwan Dido, Emeneya Kester, Joe King, Baily Spinto, Hector Casanova, Adalberto Santiago, Luis Daniel Vocals
Roberto Iglesias, Miguel Gomez, Julio Fromt Coro
Ruben Gonzalez, Ray Martinez, Carlos Enriquez Bass
Pablo El Chino Nuņez Timbales
Luis Quintero Timbales, congas, bongos
Papo Pepin Congas
Bobby Allende Bongos, maracas, quiro
Pete Gomez Maracas, guiros
Luis Rogriguez Tres, guitar
Andrea Brachfeld Flute
Nelson Rodriguez Tres
Pablo Santaella, Luis Bonilla, Ozzie Melendez Trombone
David 'Piro' Rodriguez, Ite Jerez, Raul Agraz Trumpet
Mario Rivera Soprano and baritone sax
Nelson Hernandez Baritone sax
Eddy Zervignon Flute
Yrvin Yeras, Raimundo Penoforte Violin
Lewis Kahn, David Rimelis violin
Enrique Orengo Cello
Efrain Davila Piano
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
=> Africa
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