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.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Palmeras Kanibales - Venezuelan ska in London
Palmeras Kanibales are a Venezuelan group that fuses reggae, ska and rocksteady with Caribbean rhythms. Catch them on the London leg of their 6th European tour where they will present their new album and play three special gigs: an acoustic session and live Q&A at Bolivar Hall on the 12 August, plus two gigs with all the trimmings at the Hootananny in Brixton on 13 August and the underground warehouse venue Passing Clouds in Dalston, Hackney, on 14 August.
In the meantime, here's a video of the group playing "La Culebra".
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Video: Desorden Publico - New album
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Son unos ignorantes en Hootananny porque dicen que Palmeras Kanibales vienen de Mexico!!!! Por favor!
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