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, August 15, 2011
Dudamel and Los Amigos Invisibles blow away LA
Venezuelan musical history was made on Friday, 12 August, when funky-Latin-party popsters Los Amigos Invisibles took to the stage with mop-top conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philarmonic to play five classics from their back catalogue at a packed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
It was a meeting of two of Venezuela's most accomplished and successful exports: Los Amigos Invisibles, who have created their own distinctive brand of dance-friendly tropical funk, and Dudamel, the hottest property in classical music, who is currently director of the Gothenburg Symphony and the LA Philarmonic, two of the finest orchestras in the world.
The concert included some of the band's best-loved hits, such as En Cuatro, La Vecina and Amor.
Los Amigos Invisibles are currently on a 20th anniversary tour of the USA, Europe and Latin America and will next play at Mexico City's Teatro Metropolitan on 19 August.
As soon as I have a better video I'll post it.
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Puro Talento Venezolano,Bien merecdo despied de 25 años de trayectoria; Muy orgulloso de mi primo. Recuerdo cuando me levntaban haciendo escandalo en El Vista Linda y Vista Hermosa en Los Naranjos. Mis respeto y admiración a Tioullo, Mame y Company.
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