Jazz for aficionados
Rok, there is only one Joe Williams,but I don't think he is trying to compete with Joe. Very interesting songs. I would think you would like his soulful side. More Marvin Gaye than Joe Williams, but he loves Jazz. Can't be all bad! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HvpIgHBSdo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv4iZDkjzj8 |
Cuba is probably the only country whose people, history and music are inextricably interwoven. I'll begin Cuba's history and music with "Afro Cuban All Stars", a popular Cuban CD that displays the fascinating music of this country, that's derived from the roots of it's people. The first cut is Amor Verdadero, it's Guajara-Son, a rural music with more of a Spanish twist. Since there are ten cuts on this CD, I suggest that we take 3 cuts each, look them up on "Wikipedia", and tell us a little bit about them. Cut 2. is Son Montuno; 3. is Danzonete-Cha; 4. is Son; 5. is Guaguanco; 6. is Guaguanco son; 7 is guaracha; 8. is Mazambique; 9. is Son; and 10. is Son Afro. Acman, you take 2, 3, and 4; Frogman, you take 5, 6, and 7; Rok, you take 8, 9, and 10; while I go into other interesting aspects of Cuba's history, and music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpJ4hF8EBZg As you know, the roots of the inhabitants of Cuba are a combination of African slaves, and Spanish colonists; hence the music. I expect that defining the types of music, will shed a lot of light on the history of Cuba. In Cuba's revolution for independence from Spain, slaves fought in that war, which is one of the reasons why African music is so prominent in Cuban music. I expect your definitions of the music will dovetail with Cuba's history. I'll wait for us to meet before proceeding. Enjoy the music. |
#8 Maria Caracoles This is what Wiki has to say. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozambique_(music) I think I was on to something, when I said the "African" influence in a lot of this music does not really exist. It's just played by people of African decent. Wiki seems to think it's Cuban street music. Slaves came to to the Americas with just the rags on their backs. No musical instruments, they were not from the same African cluture, different languages and religions etc.... Conditions that made it almost impossible to transport and sustain a culture. That's why, Spirituals, Blues and Jazz, are the most American of all music in this country. No old country influence. I will complete my 'homework' after gym time. :) Cheers |
