Jazz for aficionados
Well, I'm batting .500; not bad, I suppose. ****In Cuba, like almost all other countries and cultures, history and music are inextricably interwoven.**** Could not agree more. ****I think I was on to something, when I said the "African" influence in a lot of this music does not really exist. **** Could not agree less. That it is considered "Cuban street music" in no way negates the African influence. In fact, depending on one's points of view, it confirms it. Surely, you understand that original musical instruments are not necessary for transporting the musical heritage. Remember the comment by some musicians that perplexed you so ("I wish I could play what I hear in my head")? Similar and related idea. Great documentaries, btw; thanks. I will need a day or so to comment on the Afro Cuban All Stars tracks. Cheers |
I just read the Wiki article on "Mozambique". It says this: "Although the rhythm shares many characteristics with Sub-Saharan African music traditions, it does not have anything to do with music from the African nation of Mozambique" It's funny how we sometimes see what we want to see. That comment clearly points out the African connection; but, it points out that, although implied by the name of that particular rhythm, it does not relate to the music of the country Mozambique specifically. |
Wiki is not the King James Version. Some people hear drums, they think 'Africa'. Tooooo many Tarzan movies!! ***It's funny how we sometimes see what we want to see. That comment clearly points out the African connection;**** "Many Characteristics" does not a 'connection' make. Besides, I heard the tune and thought 'Latin". Cheers |
Do we laugh, or cry?? What a load of crap!! http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/sep/04/-sp-from-charred-death-to-deep-filthstep-the-1264-genres-that-make-modern-music Cheers |
