Esta Es Mi Rumba
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Record Label: independiente
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Founded in 1998 in Puerto Rico, the sole mission of Yuba Iré is to interpret the diverse folkloric music of the Afro-Caribbean. And while the core of the material on ¡Esta Es Mi Rumba! is clearly rumba and folklore Cubana (guaguancó, yambú, columbia, palo), their repertoire does cast a wider net by encompassing the folklore of Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Sicá, yubá, cuembé, holandé, seis corridos as well as la plena, güiro, bembé, abakuá and comparsa are performed at their live performances as well. Directed by percussionist Hector Calderón Torres, Yubá Iré is also made up of Diego Centeno, Jose Camara, Victor Emmanuelli, Edgardo Hernandez, David Atanasio, Paoli Mejias, Felipe Del Valle, Samuel Gascot and others. With clarity of vision and a soul of fire, Taller Folklorico Yubá Iré walks a path that is inhabited by the spirit of by Yoruba Andabo, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Grupo Afro Cuba, Paracumbé and the Familia Cepeda. Pretty good company. One of the best folkloric projects of the year.
Very Highly Recommended.
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Esta Es Mi Rumba
author: James Nadal
This is an excellent example of rumba music at its finest.They come out from the first selection with a blazing showpiece that sends them through a variety of the styles of rumba, bomba and plena, which sets the pace for the duration of the disc.
...James Nadal @allaboutjazz
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Esta Es Mi Rumba
author: James Nadal
Yubá Iré explores the percussive elements of the Caribbean and offers us a glimpse into the new direction of a time honored musical tradition. I recommend it as my choice for best percussion session of 2007. James Nadal @allaboutjazz
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author: Tamara at CD Baby
Formed in Puerto Rico in 1988, the sole mission of Yubá Iré is to interpret, perform and bring deserved recognition to Afro-Caribbean folkloric music. Beyond commanding the detail of these songs, Yubá Iré captures the spirit which drives them: the energy of the dance, the community element of the call and response singing, and even the various meanings, whether we actually understand the words or not. While rumba is a large part of this material, including guaguancó, yambú, columbia and palo styles, they also cover plena and bomba. As they put it, their net is cast widely, way beyond that of Puerto Rico alone. With top-notch production and recording, really giving the focus and attention to this music while mastering its recording challenges, this disc is undoubtedly one of the top folkloric and world music releases of 2007.
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