From drumming with its roots in Africa, to Spanish-influenced guitar and harp music and the indigenous contribution of maracas, Venezuelan music is largely unknown outside the country.
With a blog based on videos of key groups and individuals I hope this music will reach a wider public and get the attention it deserves.
Joropo, calypso, tambores, salsa, cumbia, pop, rock, Latin jazz, electronica - even slushy love songs by soap opera stars - Venezuela has it all.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Salsa: Bailatino - Lo Que Se Da No Se Quita
Percussionist Jose "Cheo" Navarro's group Bailatino show off their salsa chops in a live performance of "Lo Que Se Da No Se Quita". Listen out to Alberto Crespo's banging piano montuno. Suave.
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