by ralph » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:58 pm
David Peñalosa has done some rather interesting research on the origins of the bongo del monte, I believe according to Dave, the bongo del monte come out of the tumba francesa tradition which is also prevalent on that side of the island, i hope i didn't get it wrong....
Also Ben Lapidus, tresero and leader of Sonido Isleño is working on a book, that touches on the subject as well, although I haven't heard of its release date...Ben has traveled to Cuba various times, and has talked to various exponents of the instrument...he is a scholar.