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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:26 pm**

Hey all, Just started taking a class with a former member of Cutumba who lives here in Seattle now. His name is Jose Carrion. This specific class focuses on a rhythm of the easter side of the island which is played primarily in Festivals.

Those of you that have seen the DVD "Ulaka Laka" have a general idea of this ryhthm... I took some pictures of practices we've had and I also have some video clips. The clips are pretty big, so if you would like to have a clip emailed to you send me a private message with your email address.

I hope all is well!

Ilu Ache

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:27 pm**

"Ay mama ney... Ay mama ney... Todos los negros tomamon cafe...."

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:30 pm**

Consentrating... No, not constepated... :p

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:31 pm**

"Yenyere... Culumbiana... Yenyere"
:cool:

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:34 pm**

I know... I'm a goofball... But what can I say... I gett all gitty when I'm playing the drum... :laugh:

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:36 pm**

:cool:

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 3:39 pm**

Jose working my quinto...

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Posted: **Thu May 04, 2006 4:00 pm**

Hi Ivan ..Im surprised I wasn' t invited to this. I thought he had his classes indoor somewhere..and I guess we wont be using that spot anymore for our jam sessions.....I have asked Jose to participate and he turned me down.....waht can I say...."JC" Johnny Conga....PS he may know the rhythms but he can't play..he's a dancer.....

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 5:52 pm**

I know Jose - he is primarily a dancer (he was the principal for Cutumba), but he's also a very knowledgable percussionist. His son currently plays with Cutumba.

Tell him Barney (or El Boni) says 'que bola'.

B

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 6:11 pm**

El Boni wrote:I know Jose - he is primarily a dancer (he was the principal for Cutumba), but he's also a very knowledgable percussionist. His son currently plays with Cutumba.

Tell him Barney (or El Boni) says 'que bola'.

B

Thanks for your POSITIVE comments El Boni!

I will pass on your hello.

Ivan

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