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.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Gustavo Dudamel and OSB join Calle 13 at Latin Grammys
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra joined Puerto Rican rappers Calle 13 on stage to open the show at the Latin Grammy's on 10 November with a rousing rendition of Calle 13's "Latinoamerica".
Dudamel wore a sash in the red, yellow and blue colours of the Venezuelan flag during the performance at the Mandalay Bay Hotel theater in Las Vegas.
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TALENTO al 100%:
El talento cultural, social, económico y científico es de primer nivel. ¿Como es posible que la región (y el mundo) delegue semejantes logros y responsabilidades en los políticos que nos representan?
Translation:
Talent-wise Latin America is as competitive as anybody in with regards to culure, science, economy. How is it possible that politicians are so far behind in terms of evolution?
¡Extraordinario! Me encanta esta canción. Los instrumentos y el canto es maravilloso. Aplausos para himno musical venezolana Alma Llanera. Es una de las canciones más famosas en los países latinoamericanos y es respetado.
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