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OCO's PICK SONG of THE MONTH ...

DJ SAOCO's PICK SONG for SEPTEMBER is "Pregúntale a mi mujer" from MARACA's latest cd. SAOCO will play this, as well as other Cuban dance music at CURUYÉ's CUBAN DANCE PARTY on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 @ TRÓPICO de NOPAL, and hear it LIVE @ MARACA’s SEPT 18 concert @ The GRANADA 17 South First St., Alhambra 91801

SAOCO’s AUGUST PICK was "El diablo" from MAYIMBE's cd, "De La Habana a Perú"

DJ SAOCO's PICK SONG for JULY is "Ella Está como el HAVANA CLUB" from SUAVE TUMBAO's cd, "LA CAÑONERA".

DJ SAOCO's pick for JUNE is “La MIRADERA” (Dime qué tú quieres formar") from DAVID CALZADO y LA CHARANGA HABANERA's cd, "LA SUERTE".

DJ SAOCO's pick for APRIL is “Cuando el Río Sunea” from HABANA d’PRIMERA's cd, "HACIENDO HISTORIA".

DJ SAOCO's pick for MARCH is “Tu Verás” from PAULITO F.G.'s latest cd, "SIN ETIQUETA" on BIS label..

DJ SAOCO's pick for FEBRUARY is “Oni Oni” from HABANA d’ PRIMERA’s cd, "HACIENDO HISTORIA"..

DJ SAOCO's pick for JANUARY is “Palabras” from MANOLITO y su TRABUCO's latest cd, "TRABUCO: UNA VEZ MÁS" on BIS label..

NEW CDs ...

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LUCA BRANDOLI's 'CANTOS AFROCUBANOS 9: ORULA

songbook and 3-cd set, is now available for purchase! This is the ninth of a series of instructional cd/songbook sets of the sacred songs of CUBA's Yoruba tradition by esteemed percussionist/singer/composer LUCA BRANDOLI. This labor of love is a result of years of intensive research BRANDOLI has conducted in various communities throughout CUBA who maintain these traditions. The recordings include the talents of several of Santiago de Cuba's most respected singers and percussionists. All volumes of these music sets, as well as his CUBADISCO nominated cds of his GRUPO BARRACÓN are available for purchase on www.cdbaby.com

ORQUESTA CHARANGOA has announced the release of their latest cd, LO QUE QUIERO ES CHARANGOA. You can purchase it when you go see them play @ LACMA SAT AUG 6, or it is now available for you to buy on cdbaby.com!

CANTOS a OSHOSSI is the latest of LUCA

BRANDOLI y GRUPO BARRACÓN’s cds of sacred songs of CUBA’s YORUBA TRADITION recorded in Santiago de Cuba. It is available on cdbaby.com along with other recordings by these Cuba EGREM MUSIC nominated artists.

IRIS SANDRA CEPEDA’s long-awaited album DOS PALABRAS is finally out and for sale exclusively on latinpulsemusic.com! Six of the

album’s songs are original compositions by the talented musician, composer and vocalist, and reflects her vast range of vocal styles and musical expression: pop, R&B, salsa … IRIS SANDRA will be performing one of the songs w/ RUMBANKETE this SAT @ EL FLORIDITA! You can sample selections and purchase IRIS SANDRA’s music on http://www.latinpulsemusic.com/albums/show/404

LUCA BRANDOLI's 'CANTOS AFROCUBANOS 8: BABALUAYÉ' songbook and 3-cd set, is now available for purchase! This is the eighth of a series of instructional cd/songbook sets of the sacred songs of CUBA's Yoruba tradition by esteemed percussionist/singer/composer LUCA BRANDOLI. This labor of love is a result of years of intensive research BRANDOLI has conducted in various communities throughout CUBA who maintain these traditions. The recordings include the talents of several of Santiago de Cuba's most respected singers and percussionists. All volumes of these music sets, as well as his CUBADISCO nominated cds of his GRUPO BARRACÓN are available for purchase on www.cdbaby.com

CANTOS de PALO by LUCA BRANDOLI y GRUPO BARRACÓN has been released and is now available on cdbaby.com. This cd of CUBA’s CONGO traditions was recorded in SANTIAGO de CUBA with some of eastern Cuba’s most respected percussionists and singers coming together as GRUPO BARRACÓN to contribute to this project.

The 'CANTOS AFROCUBANOS: SHANGÓ' songbook and 3-cd set, is now available for purchase! This is the fifth of a series of instructional cd/songbook sets (ELEGGUA-Vol.1; OGGÚN-Vol.2; OBATALÁ-Vol.3; OCHÚN-Vol.4) of the sacred songs of CUBA's Yoruba tradition by esteemed percussionist/singer/composer LUCA BRANDOLI. This labor of love is a result of years of intensive research BRANDOLI has conducted in various communities throughout CUBA who maintain these traditions. The recordings include the talents of several of Santiago de Cuba's most highly respected singers and percussionists. All four volumes are available for purchase on www.cdbaby.com
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The 'CANTOS AFROCUBANOS: OCHÚN' songbook and 3-cd set, is now available for purchase! This is the fourth of a series of instructional cd/songbook sets (ELEGGUA-Vol.1; OGGÚN-Vol.2; OBATALÁ-Vol.3) of the sacred songs of CUBA's Yoruba tradition by esteemed percussionist/singer/composer LUCA BRANDOLI. This labor of love is a result of years of intensive research BRANDOLI has conducted in various communities throughout CUBA who maintain these traditions. The recordings include the talents of several of Santiago de Cuba's most highly respected singers and percussionists. All four volumes are available for purchase on www.cdbaby.com

NEW DVDs ...

ANIMALS of CUBAN MUSIC, JEN PAZ's 2009 documentary is a must-have for those of you

interested in Cuban dance music, or in finding out more about the current dance music scene in Cuba! As DJ MELAO says "I absolutely loved Animales de la musica Cubana and it is definitely worth buying if you are a TIMBA aficionado !! Jennifer Paz is the Oprah of Cuban Music !!" Curuyé humbly concurs! It includes insightful interviews with, and exciting performances by MANOLITO y SU TRABUCO, DAVID CALZADO (Charanga Habanera), EL TOSCO (NG la BANDA), JUAN FORMELL (Van Van), MANDY CANTERO (PUPY), BAMBOLEO, GENTE de ZONA y mucho más. Read www.timba.com's MICHELLE WHITE's review of the film. You can purchase this film, as well as her other excellent documentaries: LA CHARANGA HABANERA @ LA TROPICAL (documenting their 20-year anniversary concert @ Havana's famed venue), and her acclaimed POPULAR! (on DAVID CALZADO & LA CHARANGA HABANERA's musical importance, band members, national and international relevance and influence). www.havanabuzz.com.

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