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 12/2008

    LUCKY DUBE
    RETROSPECTIVE

  • reviewed 10/2009

    MATISYAHU
    LIGHT

  • reviewed 01/2010

    MANU CHAO
    Baionarena

  • reviewed 03/2009

    Mishka
    Above the Bones

  • reviewed 10/2011

    NATACHA ATLAS
    Mounqaliba-Rising: The Remixes

  • reviewed 05/2007

    BALKAN BEATBOX
    NuMed

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.