FIESTA PERCUSIVA: A Percussive Feast for the Mind, Soul, and Feet

12 MP3 Songs in this album (41:28) !
Related styles: WORLD: Caribbean, WORLD: South American

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FIESTA PERCUSIVA is a celebration of percussion in a variety of styles from the Caribbean and South America. Led and produced by drummer/percussionist, Victor Rendón, the percussive pieces explore the cultures of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and other Latino influences.

TITLES:

1. Mozambique: Features Tito âAnibalâ Rivera on congas & Victor Rendón on timbales to a solid Mozambique reminiscent of the 60âs and 70âs.
2. Bomba en Nueva York: An original composition by Tito âAnibalâ Rivera featuring Louis Bauzo on the barriles â primo & buleador
3. Afro Blue: An arrangement of the classic Mongo Santamaría tune featuring three marimbas, bembe percussion, batá, and flute.
4. Juego de Quijadas: An original haunting percussive piece by Victor featuring eight âquijadas de burroâ (donkey jawbones), vibraslap, temple blocks, and wooden agogo.
5. Fiesta Percusiva: An original quasi classical-Afro Cuban percussion piece featuring timbales, drumset, timpani, vibes, gong, tambourine, etc.
6. Soy Chicano: A multicultural poetic reading set to a bluesy cha cha chá with percussion solos.
7. Funky Cumbia: Memo Acevedo and Pablo Mayor from Colombia join the group in this piece for an authentic cumbia with a twist of funk.
8. Batá: Orú Seco para Elegua, Ogún, Ochosi: Homage to the first three orishas of the oru played by Roman Diaz, Diego Lopez, & Victor.
9. La Llorona: A traditional âvalsâ played with three marimbas, guitar, bass, and drumset in the style of Chiapas, Mexico.
10. In The Pocket: A guaguanco backing up the poetic voice of Pazcual Villaronga.
11. Por La Mañana: This piece features three marimbas, vibes, congas, bongos, and timbales.
12. Palmadas Para Aztlán: A percussive piece comprising of various handclap rhythms and one tumbadora.

PERCUSSIONISTS
Anibal âTitoâ Rivera
Victor Rendón
Louis Bauzo
Tom Mattioli
Allan Molnar
Yumi Suehiro
Yasuyo Kimura
Henry Brun
Roman Díaz
Diego Lopez
Guillermo âMemoâ Acevedo
Ruben Rosa

OTHER INSTRUMENTALISTS:
William Paul Rodríguez: piano, coro
Carlos Velazquez: bass
Andrea Brachfeld: flute
Ariel de la Portilla: Bass
John Díaz: coro
Awilda Santiago: coro
Pazcual Villaronga: voz
Joe Manozzi: keyboard
Charles Alletto: guitar
Al Acosta: clarinet
Pablo Mayor: vocal sounds, piano, organ
Mario Rodríguez: bass