I mentioned "Top Percussion" on this list a few week back. It blew my mind
too. I am now looking for some "Manitas de Plata" CDs. This person is a
Flamenco guitarist out of the 50's-60's era. I am a Gypsy Kings fan,
"Manitas de Plata" is a more raw form. Stronger and much more passionate.
Beautiful and sensual.
Juano
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From: SoulJazz
Date: Saturday, March 02, 1996 11:20PM
have mentioned being big fans of latin music.
Last week I picked up two incredibly amazing Tito Puente albums: "Top
Percussion" and "Tambo." On the former the AFRO outweighs the CUBAN. It is
mostly percussion and call and response vocals and chants. It blows my
mind.
"Tambo" definitely focuses on the percussion and has some really
interesting
polyrhythms, horn arrangements and vibe playing by Tito himself. The
quality
of the recordings in amazing as well. They are both part of RCA's "living
stereo" series from the late '50s-early '60s. If anyone familiar with these
recordings can recommend similar recordings please send them along. Thanks a
lot.
Peace Out,
Matt