Los Van Van
Live At Miami Arena: DVD Plus Bonus 2-CD Package
DVD
(Havana Caliente 60584),
Released 2003;
Produced by Eugenia Gonzalez
Editor's Pick:
Despite the protests of 5,000 or so angry demonstrators, and the fact that fans had to be escorted by police into the arena, Los Van Van -- arguably Cuba’s greatest dance band -- finally got to put on a historic show at the Miami Arena -- and they rocked the house to a packed audience. The concert included repertoire from their 30+ year career and included their 1969 rock hit “Marilu.” Also included is a potpourri of ‘70s material that firmly established them as the island’s premier dance band. But this was not a simple nostalgia show. Van Van, fronted by vocalist Mayito Rivera, Pedrito Calvo and Roberto Hernandez, had them all dancing with their, then, new material from the Grammy award winning “Llegó van Van” (1999) and other recent releases. It seemed that much of the audience knew the words to nearly every song. Incidentally, this was Calvo’s last live performance with Van Van.
The show captures the energy and skill of this band, and the excitement that they can generate. They have developed their own style and sound, that seems as timeless as it is infectious.
Hola, que tal...Finally, a fine quality DVD of Van Van.
Complete with DVD and 2-CDs. Over 3 hours.
Highly recommended. (BP, 2003-10-23)
Description:
DVD table of contents:
Main Menu
Play Concert
Song Selection
• CD1
• CD2
Bonus Material
• Biography
• Backstage with Van Van
• Press Conference
• Interviews
• Photo Gallery
Credits
English/Spanish
205 minutes (3 hours and 25 minutes)
Song titles include:
Introduction 0:53
Ya Empezó Loa Fiesta 7:00
Permiso Que Llegó Van Van 9:43
Potpourri 70's 9:10
Sandunguera 10:34
Soy Todo 10:20
Esto Te Pone La Cabeza Mala 10:17
Marilu 4:27
Que Sorpresa 9:03
Temba Tumba Timba 10:10
Ni Bombones Ni Caramelos 11:27
La Fruta 9:45
Hoy Se Cumplen Seis Semanas 13:36
Van Van 8:18
De La Habana A Matanzas 9:58
Azúcar 5:45
Musicians include:
Juan Formell Musical director, baby bass and vocals
Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso Piano
Samuel Formell Drums, timbales and campana
Pedro "Pedrito" Calvo Lead vocals
Mario "Mayito" Rivera Lead vocals
Roberto Hernandez Lead vocals
Hugo Morejon Trombone, organ and synthesizer
Gerardo Miro Violin
Julio Norña Güiro
Boris Luna Keyboards
Alvaro Collado Trombone
Edmundo Pina Trombone and percussion pad
Manuel Navarra Tumbadora
Pedro Cesar Fajardo Violin
Mita (invited guest) Güiro
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