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February 21, 2007
Latin Percussionist - Patato
I have to admit that I'm a real novice when it comes to Latin music. Every time I think I've figured out the genres and subgenres of Latin, I find another two or three to listen to. But, I digress. This is just a quick post about Carlos "Patato" Valdez, a Cuban percussionist that I recently found.
This is a great album, recorded when Patato was in his 70s. Amazing! Those rhythms are incredibly infectious.
Happy sounds,
Peder
Posted by peder horner at February 21, 2007 6:25 PM
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If you like Patato, you should check out his album "Patato and Totico." When I was 14, this is what all the hip drummers were listening to around New York. Patato you know. Totico is a rumba singer. Cachao the bass player, I'll bet you've heard of. Arsenio Rodriguez plays tres ( a cuban country guitar) and sings. Arsenio is a major force in Cuban son montuno and mambo. The different musical forms are dances. This group sings and plays Afro-Cuban rumbas and sacred music.
Try it.
Posted by: david wilson at August 16, 2007 3:37 PM
David:
Thanks for the great insight. I'll be sure to check out that album.
Happy sounds,
Peder
Posted by: peder horner at August 16, 2007 8:40 PM