From: Dan (dzacks_at_po-box.mcgill.ca)
Date: 2003-05-20 04:45:55
I've heard klezmer types argue that Latin music, insofar as it is rooted in
traditional Spanish forms like flamenco, is traceable to Jewish and gypsy
musics the flourished prior to the Spanish expulsion of the Jews in 1492.
So, the Jewish connection may not be far off.
On a similar note, have you heard Steve Bernstein's 'Diaspora Soul'?
Fantastic Latin treatment of Jewish classics. Brilliant stuff.
Cheers,
Dan
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From: Nathaniel Rahav [mailto:nat_at_rhythmlove.com]
Sent: May 19, 2003 6:45 PM
To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
Cc: nnine_at_yahoo.com; beleza_at_speakeasy.net
Subject: [acid-jazz] Mongo & Latin Records
Steph ... u recently asked about Mongo Santamaria's Sofritos album. I
never got it so cant recommend it one way or the other.
However:
I just came across this very informative (though far from comprehensive)
website;
http://www.wildsscene.com/music/index.html
take it with a pinch of salt as the editorial seems fickle and favors more
exotic sound. Nevertheless, a good read .
On the subject of bangin latin beats, I've been digging my recent finds of
records featuring and or produced by Larry Harlow. He's got a really raw
and energetic sound, classic nuyorican vibes.
specifically i've acquired these albums:
Harlow's Harem
Easy Tempo 2
and Andy Harlow "que suena la flauta"
By the By he's a jewish dude from NYC who got into latin music, nicknamed
El Judeo Maravilloso ... me, i'm following his footsteps ;-]
Also just picked up Willie Colon 'El Juicio' which has a song on it
"Timbalero" that bangs.
If you havent yet checked it, i HIGHLY recommend the "ATiTeToca"
compilation from Spain which came out recently. 100% pure latin BOMBs,
some really really dope tracks.
Also, Spanish Harlem Orchestra's 'Un Gran Dia en el Barrio' .
For some electronic beats with sabor latino, I'm feeling the work of the
Spam All Stars from Miami . fat stuff.
paz, y glandules
that is,
peace & peas
Nat