Candido Fabré
World Music & Make Poverty History Concerts, Edinburgh, UK - DVD
Import
DVD
(Tumi 802),
Released 2008;
Editor's Pick:
Candido Fabré is definitely one of Cuba’s best vocalists, and a great composer, giving us seminal tunes like “Comenzó la Fiesta,” “A Palo No,” and “¿Quién Ha Visto Por Ahí Mi Sombrero De Yarey?” – and in the '80s and '90s, with Pachi Naranjo’s influential Orquesta Original de Manzanillo, Fabré found the best vehicle for his sonorous voice, impeccable improvisations, and adventurous spirit. La Original was truly original, bringing in new sounds and rhythms, giving Revé and Van Van a run for their peso, and impacting Latin groups beyond the sugar cane curtain.
Fast forward to the later 90s and Candido is now fronting his own band, still working within the charanga moderna format, but with a more folky, acoustic sound, including a prominent role for the tres. However, his voice is not what it used to be, now sounding rather rough, seemingly seasoned with gravel and tobacco. In 2005, Fabré and his 14 piece band was invited to headline two performances in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of The Fairtrade Gathering World Music Concert and the Make Poverty History concert the next day. The DVD features footage from these two events as well as interviews in Cuba with Fabre and his mother. Some old classics from the Manzanillo days are covered, as well as some from Fabré’s Tumi output. Unfortunately, the production values on this DVD are sub-par, with jerky camerawork, some poor lighting, and patchy sound; nonetheless the concert footage is fun, and the interview is interesting, providing a tantalizing but all too brief glimpse of this great sonero/composer and his fabulous band. When will the real Candido Fabré/Original de Manzanillo documentary be made? (Pablo Yglesias, 2008-04-22)
Musicians include:
Candido Fabre Main vocal
Omar Pupo Sanchez Keyboard
Zuzell Martinez Violin
Luis Barroso Violin
Damian Cambara Violin
Luis Hernandez Bass
Bernard Lopez Pailas
Juan Gallardo Vocal
Roberto Chala Guitar and tres
Jorge Gomez Piano
Wilfredo Alonso Tumbas
Ruban Perez Flute
Juan Castillo Technician
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