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
LOS LONELY BOYS
Sacred
LOS CENZONTLES WITH DAVID HIDALGO & TAJ MAHAL
American Horizon
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto
Various Artists
Congotronics 2 – Buzz ‘N’ Rumble From the Urb ‘N’ Jungle
Flowers De Moon
Depression Smiles Chaos Winks
Yoshida Brothers
III
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