Alfredo Hidrovo
Caracol
© 2002 Alfredo Hidrovo (783707585321)
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A great blend of Brazilian, Afro-Peruvian and Caribbean rhythms with a touch of pop.
tracks
- 1 Maria Luisa
- 2 Oh Mama!
- 3 Only You
- 4 Nobody Listens
- 5 Aqui Y Alla
- 6 Aka Amistad
- 7 Camino De La Noche
- 8 If There Is You
- 9 Irene
- 10 Lazy Dude
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CARACOL- "A beautiful shell within which all sounds come together."
Caracol is the debut CD release by artist Alfredo Hidrovo. This New York based musician was born in Panama City,
Panama. By the age of 18 Alfredo had an established reputation as a drummer. But then looking to broaden his
musical horizons, he left his homeland to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachussetts. After
graduating with a Degree in Electronic music he found a new home in the musically rich and culturally diverse city
of New York.
While in New York Alfredo developed a successful career as a percussionist and as a composer. He studied various
music folcklores from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Brazil and his native Panama. As a performer
he has played a great variety of musical styles and has work with several singer /songwriters to helped them develop
a new and original sound. You can currently see him perform with Duncan, Kevin Brennan Band, 4/18, Diane
Lotny and Butter. He has recorded with music greats such as Paula Cole(AMEN), Noovoodoo(Holylands), The
Kevin Brennan Band(High Five), Duncan and 4/18 new releases respectively.
Alfredo has also recorded drums and percussion for several film scores. In 2000 he co-produced music with director
Seyi Sonuga for his documentary "American Roulette", co-wrote score with Ulf Skogsbergh for the film "Investigating
Sex" from director Alan Rudolph featuring Nick Nolte, Neve Campbell and Andrew Mulrooney. in 1998 he recorded
drum and percussion tracks for director John Shay's film "Southie" winner of best independent film of the year. He
currently recorded drum and percussion tracks for the upcoming film "Secretary", which score was written by world
renown composer Angelo Badalamenti.
This talented musician has also written music for dance companies such as Footprints, Nicholas Leichter, Earl
Mosley, kevin Wynn and Michelle Elliman.
Caracol is a blend of rhythms and stories by which Alfredo has tastefully arranged for you to experience. Place
Caracol to your ear and experience for yourself were" all sounds come together".
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you won't be disappointed!
author: mike nuckolsi took a chance on this album and now it's one of my all-time favorites. it will get you up and dancing and also has a mellow side to make you feel right at home. awesomely fresh & original is right, this guy rocks! can't wait for the next album!!!!
I love this CD, You can chill with this music
author: Dina MarksThis CD is so cool nd refreshing. I love to know that you find people that do very original composotions,Congrats¡¡¡¡¡
very original material!! great songs!!!
author: Alberto TorresI am in search of new sounds and I ran into this music by mistake and it was a great surprise. The sound is fresh and the songs are very original. Congratulations!!!