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Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:37 pm
by windhorse
Nothing terribly exciting about the guaguanco, but I think Rapa's quinto is the most tasty and in the pocket our group has yet performed. And it's the first time for a harmony with Dave's lead singing. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10287309/school/guaguanco.MP4

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:23 pm
by windhorse

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 3:39 am
by windhorse
Tonight/this afternoon, we had a really amazing and inspiring rumba with some Denver guys, and our threesome of Eric, Ritz, and I. After we were done Ritz, who doesn't shell out compliments easily, said how amazing, technically sound, and inspired my quinto sounded. I have to admit this summer's study, and just being around great players, has affected me. I remember Pili playing a cajon at La Peña my God, his otherworldly power, Jesus Diaz a master of what sounds tasty and beautiful, Sandy Perez who's tones and basses stop your heart, and David P teaching the classic quinto ride and finally something sinking in.. :wink:
Thanks to all of you playing AfroCuban and passing on the dream.. :!:
I'm headed to Tennessee visiting the family through Christmas Day. No drumming there, but today's rumba was a nice send off!

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:40 pm
by windhorse
We just had our one and only rehearsal for the next gig on Nov. 5th at the Grange Hall in Niwot.
This time there are 9 players and three sets of dancers. I think this is going to be a really good show!
Here's the order of songs:
1. Ellegua Rezo A' Cappella - Ibarago into bembe - Dave L. takes over at Abokenke and I pick it back up at Ochosi - end on Agayu.
2. I call out song intro to Obatala,
3. Iyesa - Dave L calls Ochün, and Eric calls Ellegua
4. Guaguanco - Congo Yambumba - Dave L calls it, and Rick and I are backup harmonies. Dancers Vacunao!
5. Comparsa - Dancers show off!

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:00 pm
by windhorse
The gig was great fun! The crowd - half kids, and half parents - loved us! It was a fundraiser dinner (Cuban style - pork rice beans) for a local school.

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:04 pm
by windhorse
Comparsa was the finale,, and Guaguanco was our meat and potatoes.. :D

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:15 pm
by windhorse
Guaguanco and dancin'

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:18 pm
by windhorse
Iyesa started with the shakers, went to drums, and back to shakers.. Sang to Ochun, then Ellegua.

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:22 pm
by windhorse
Rumba Obatala.. Some bata and smooth clave,, and a slow dance.


Okay,, t'was something special.. Psyched for the next one!!! :D

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:15 pm
by CongaTick
Fantastic!!! Looks like great fun and you spread the spirit. How very, very cool.

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:53 am
by windhorse
Thanks CongaTick!
Here's a mov file of the comparsa
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10287309/ComparsaFeb5.mov

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:45 pm
by CongaTick
Thank you for the mov. As I suspected.....Absolute fun!!! And a world of joy to the community. Great post!

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:31 pm
by windhorse

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:58 am
by windhorse
The only difference in this one and the Youtube video I posted last in the video page is this has the ending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhujQk1zIdM

Re: Bamboche

PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:59 pm
by windhorse
Wed. we play again for the "Souper Supper" at Louisville Middle School, for the fundraiser for Sega Girl's School in Tanzania. Definitely my favorite gig! Wish us well!!