ANGA

Echu Mingua

2006-02-13

Miguel “Anga” Diaz is a Cuban percussionist known for his work with Irakere, as well as backing stuff for the Afro Cuban Allstars and Buena Vista Social Club. This is a fusion of styles, sometimes a bit random, sometimes leaning more traditional sometimes avant-garde. His signature setup is 5 differently tuned congas, sometimes adding one or two additional drums. Lots of guest artists from the who’s who of Cuba, including his past bands. This album is intriguing—some of it is just too cool. What a nice surprise! We need this. -P

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Salsa Celtica
    El Agua De La Vida

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Claptone
    Charmer

  • reviewed 03/2017

    MadeinTYO
    THANK YOU, MR. TOKYO

  • reviewed 09/2009

    NII OTOO ANNAN AND STEVEN FELD
    Bufo Variations

  • reviewed 05/2009

    The Sway Machinery
    Hidden Melodies Revealed

  • reviewed 03/2005

    Reza
    Ray of the Wine

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.