Truco & Zaperoko
Live In Dax, France - DVD
DVD
(Güicharo Recordings 38009),
Released 2007;
Editor's Pick:
Like a double shot of espreso, this live performance DVD by the hybrid plena-salsa orchestra will both stimulate and leave you wanting more. Led by Edwin “Zaperoko” Feliciano and Héctor “Truco” Valentin, the band’s DNA is clearly made up of equal parts Puerto Rico and Cuba. Recorded live at the Festival Toros y Salsa in September of 2006, the show is a non-stop Afro-Caribbean dance party. Plena, bomba, songó, salsa, rumba are tighly woven into a melange of kick-butt material that fits perfectly into this modern world. Truco & Zaperoko is one of the few bands that clearly embrace, at least musically, the notion of “one world Latino.” And it works. These guys are true ambassadors of Afro-Caribbean music. Approximately 130 minutes. Excellent audio, moderate picture quality, and a heck of a lot of fun. I especially liked the extended funky jazz-plena composition “Oye Papá.” Also be sure to check out the drop-dead timbale solo by Tito Degracia in the special features. This man is a total monster.
Highly Recommended. (BP, 2007-09-11)
Song titles include:
Vamonos Pa'l Carnaval
La Anguila
En El Cafe
A Ti Na' Ma
El Cuarto De Tula
Conchita
Oye Papa
Sigan La Clave
Miedo Y Terror
La Olla
Brilla El Sol
Musicians include:
Edwin "Zaperoko" Feliciano Lider, trombon, coros, y direccion musical
Hector "Truco" Valentin Co-Lider
Miguel Maysonet Co-lider, bongo, guiro, y percusion
Antonio "Toñito" Vazquez Trombon
Jose "Jochy" Rodriguez Fliscorno y trompeta
Kalani Trinidad Flauta y saxofon soprano
Tito DeGracia Timbales
Alfredito Rodriguez Congas
Ray Maysonet Panderos, claves, coro, & percusion
Joe Maysonet Panderos, claves, maracas & percusion
Noel Rosado Panderos, claves, coro & percusion
Henry Valentin Penderos
Jose "Pirrio" Pizarro Piano
Carlos Rodriguez Bajo
Richard Martinez Vocalista, panero y percusion menor
Luis "Shaiky" Gonzalez Vocalista, chekere, guiro cubano y percusion menor
Participaccion Especial: Yomira John Vocales en "Sigan la clave"
Candido Reyes Guiro en "Miedo y terror"
Nathanael Molina Piano en "Solos extras"
Edgardo Rodriguez Conga en "Solos Extras"
Category: Dvd
=> Folkloric
=> Puerto Rico
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