Where would be now without "Por Estas Calles" ("On These Streets"), a groundbreaking Venezuelan soap opera produced by RCTV in 1992 that reflected the turmoil of the times. Yordano's video of the theme song includes footage of the street protests that led up to the 1992 coup d'etat. The song is a Cuban son, a departure from Yordano's usual pop ballads, thankfully. Sounds a bit ropey for the first few seconds but gets better.
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.
1 comment:
Que tiempos!!!... a pesar de las imagenes tan fuertes, me trae buenos recuerdos de mi Venezuela Querida.
Gracias.
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