Mon Laferte's 2024 North American tour has NY & Boston gigs , but then grrrr skips Washington DC and goes south
― curmudgeon, Sunday, 18 February 2024 20:43 (four months ago) link
Listening to Orquesta Akokan, a retro Mambo & Cuban son group with NYC and Cuban members. I saw them on tour in DC back in 2018 (I think), and now they're touring the US again a bit in the spring. Daptone I think once put something of there's out, so yeah it's going for a throwback approach, but they do it well.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 23 February 2024 04:54 (three months ago) link
Chano Dominguez about to start.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 00:25 (three months ago) link
Orquesta Akokan are so great
― budo jeru, Saturday, 24 February 2024 00:34 (three months ago) link
This is sounding great, despite the fact that I am downstairs since upstairs is sold out
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 00:48 (three months ago) link
“Someday, My Prince Will Come”!
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 01:27 (three months ago) link
And now special guest Mino Cinélu!
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 01:48 (three months ago) link
Introduced as the triangle player on Decoy.
Now he switched from triangle to cajón
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 01:50 (three months ago) link
Thanks for the Mon Laferte tip. Maybe I will try to go to the theater at MSG.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 14:14 (three months ago) link
Just listened to the last album which I hadn’t been aware of and now watching some of the related videos.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 14:21 (three months ago) link
And now some video of a song she did with Fito Páez that’s pretty good.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 14:29 (three months ago) link
From several years back:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JqyVoqavaU
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 14:37 (three months ago) link
Nice.
[googles Chano Dominguez and then I am reminded and remember --- Chano Domínguez is one of the most celebrated Spanish Latin jazz, post bop, and flamenco pianists of our time, having released over 20 albums as a bandleader, composer, and producer. Domínguez came to great international exposure in 2000 when he appeared performing his own composition, “Oye Como Viene,” in Spanish director Fernando Trueba’s Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz documentary, Calle 54, which also featured Elaine Elias, Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, and Tito Puente.
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 24 February 2024 18:45 (three months ago) link
Lives in Brooklyn and has a Queens based label
Cool. Think he flew to Colombia to do some shows there, which is why there was no second set last night
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 February 2024 21:16 (three months ago) link
looks like vocalist Jose “Pepito” Gomez is out of Orquesta Akokan . Jacob Plasse (tres) and Michael Eckroth (piano) who first formed group and brought Pepito Gomez on, are still there but Kiko Ruíz is now their vocalist.
― curmudgeon, Sunday, 25 February 2024 19:44 (three months ago) link
Wait, Mike is in that group?
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 25 February 2024 19:46 (three months ago) link
Ah you met him or know him, Michael or Mike of Orquesta Akokan. Their new singer Kiko Ruiz is Cuban. Was told that current bandmembers live in either NYC, Miami, or Havana now.
― curmudgeon, Monday, 26 February 2024 16:14 (three months ago) link
He moved to Florida where he has a teaching gig, can't remember what school. He used to live in my neighborhood though. And his in-laws still live nearby so when he is in town he stays with them. Last time I saw him he was at the coffee shop doing some grading. I've seen him play different gigs, thing I particularly like is his Arsenio Rodriguez tribute,
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 26 February 2024 16:35 (three months ago) link
You know that both his sisters also play piano.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 26 February 2024 16:36 (three months ago) link
Oh, I see he is on a Fulbright now.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 26 February 2024 16:43 (three months ago) link
One sister anyway. She's played some pretty big gigs. Thought they had another sister too, but can't find mention.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 26 February 2024 16:47 (three months ago) link
Puerto Rican Dominican JazzSteven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra plays Puerto Rican Dominican jazz; at Sony Hall in the Times Square Theater District; on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8pm. From $15.
Saw this on that Latin Things to do in NY email that I get , even though I don’t live up there
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 21:09 (three months ago) link
Just stumbled across a new Substack newsletter, Marco's Music Radar, covering Latin-American music (the writer's term) in English, from Colombia. I've subscribed — it could be interesting.
― Tahuti Watches L&O:SVU Reruns Without His Ape (unperson), Tuesday, 27 February 2024 21:27 (three months ago) link
Thanks. Just subscribed to free version. His focus on post I looked at seems to be on indie/alternative rock .
To get that Latin Music in NY email I mentioned that lists salsa and latin jazz NY events, with a fair amount in the Bronx , go here -
https://www.newyorklatinculture.com/
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 16:04 (three months ago) link
Tonight in DC for free
"Fandango at the Wall" film 5 to 7 @ Library of Congress Pickford Theatre (Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra go to Veracruz, Mexico, to jam w/ “son jarocho" players
Arturo O’Farrill & his Afro-Latin Octet 8 to 10 @ Library of Congress Coolidge Aud
― curmudgeon, Friday, 1 March 2024 18:15 (three months ago) link
You gonna go?
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 1 March 2024 19:44 (three months ago) link
Maybe to the show, but can’t get there early enough for the movie. Gonna try to stream that if available
― curmudgeon, Friday, 1 March 2024 19:58 (three months ago) link
I saw Arturo’s son play last week. One of these Sunday evenings I will get up to Birdland again.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 1 March 2024 20:21 (three months ago) link
And he was just playing now with this guy who seems really interesting, although I couldn't really stay too long: https://www.antoniolizanamusic.com/
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 2 March 2024 04:11 (three months ago) link
I did go see Arturo O’Farrill & his Afro-Latin Octet 8 & it was a real good show. Started with some clave heavy dance numbers, then got jazzy, then did a Aster Piazolla tango song, and did a song that he described as whirling dervish music. Band had drummer, a percussionist on congas, another percussionist on cajon & congo; trumpet; sax & flute player; ... Arturo talked a lot in between. He first exclaimed his joy at being there all day and the Library folks showing him Mingus manuscripts and more , and he noted that this inspired him and was his America. The director of Fandango at the Wall was there and he brought him onstage (and the director played acoustic bass on one song) . He said he wasn't going to get into politics but he nonetheless talked a bit positively about immigration. He talked about Fandango @ the Wall and how every Labor Day that musicians get together on both sides of the Us wall w/ Mexico . He also expressed his love for Cubans. He talked about his non-profit that is building a community center in Harlem. He made some goofy Dad jokes. They're not really doing anything new new musically (no hints of reggaeton or Latin pop) but they do is classic and they have it down
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 2 March 2024 16:22 (three months ago) link
Re my nitpicking of Latin jazz, I mean if Mackaya McCraven can play jazz and be influenced by Dilla and other hiphop folks, if some of those recent Shabaka Hutchings groups could also be influenced a bit by hiphop, where are the Latin Jazz groups that are utilizing hiphop and reggaeton. I haven't found 'em. So I enjoy the O'Farrill classic approach, but just would also like to hear some group trying something newer
― curmudgeon, Monday, 4 March 2024 16:01 (three months ago) link
Just saw an Instagram video clip story of bouncebeat go-go band TOB working on a track with akeyboardist adding salsa rhythmic accents! Yes, I like it.
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 5 March 2024 04:27 (three months ago) link
Today's Google Doodle subject is Lola Beltrán it seems.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 7 March 2024 14:40 (three months ago) link
https://doodles.google/doodle/lola-beltrans-92nd-birthday/
Mexican ranchera singer and actor
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 7 March 2024 19:58 (three months ago) link
Yes
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 7 March 2024 23:59 (three months ago) link
Like many, I first heard her on an Almodóvar soundtrack.
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 8 March 2024 00:00 (three months ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukzR6qrI6Xo
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 8 March 2024 00:01 (three months ago) link
Which song title I often use to remember a subtle point of Spanish grammar.
Cool. Someday maybe I will learn Spanish.
The person who did this interview with Rauw Alejandro speaks Spanish and knows Puerto Rican slang.
https://crfashionbook.com/rauw-alejandro-interview/
As he begins to share more about the new album over a Zoom call, his cat—a fluffy, smoke-gray Maine Coon named Kemuri—starts meowing incessantly outside his door. Distracted, Alejandro walks over to let him in. “¡Meraaa!” he says, deploying a classic Puerto Rican exclamation. “Get inside,” he says lovingly in Spanish
― curmudgeon, Friday, 8 March 2024 20:29 (three months ago) link
I liked Alejandro's last album, but am wondering if I will like new one when it comes out (based on this quote)
It’s too early to tell what the direction of the new record will be, but he knows for a fact that it’ll be nothing like Saturno. He’s been listening to a lot of pop-punk and nu metal, of all things—Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Blink-182—although there’s been some jazz and classical music on rotation too. “I’m still cooking, developing a new persona—the whole look and feel,” he explains. “But I’m not someone who follows a formula. All my big hits are different musical styles,” he continues, citing the raunchy reggaeton heater “Lokera,” the synth pop sparkler “Todo de Ti,” and the kizomba-tinged “2/Catorce.”
― curmudgeon, Friday, 8 March 2024 20:32 (three months ago) link
I know a little bit of Spanish I should say. But not enough
― curmudgeon, Friday, 8 March 2024 20:33 (three months ago) link
https://pitchfork.com/news/new-book-switched-on-chronicles-latin-american-women-in-electronic-music/
Switched On book included Latin American women in electronic music
― curmudgeon, Friday, 8 March 2024 21:09 (three months ago) link
Wow
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 8 March 2024 21:18 (three months ago) link
RIP Pete Rodriguez, born in 1932, a Puerto Rican American raised in the Bronx whose bugaloo piano playing on “I like it like that “ has inspired many
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 13 March 2024 05:02 (three months ago) link
RIP
― There Will Come Claude Rains (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 13 March 2024 05:36 (three months ago) link
Just came across this Dutch singer who was born in Uruguay, started singing disco then went jazz with some big names and seems to do Latin stuff as well, Laura Fygi.
― There Will Come Claude Rains (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 14 March 2024 01:55 (three months ago) link
Made an album called The Latin Touch which has some familiar songs.
― There Will Come Claude Rains (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 14 March 2024 02:05 (three months ago) link
Found an Arielle Dombasle Latin album as well.
― There Will Come Claude Rains (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 14 March 2024 02:34 (three months ago) link
cool!
― budo jeru, Tuesday, 28 May 2024 22:21 (three weeks ago) link
So I have never been to NYC club Terraza -7 but I follow it on Instagram and have seen some cool old school Latin conga jams
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 8 June 2024 00:16 (one week ago) link
HI DERE!
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 00:59 (one week ago) link
It's in your hood isn't it
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 8 June 2024 01:08 (one week ago) link
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 01:17 (one week ago) link
About a ten minute walk
I go there several times a week. Intending to go tonight for the 10:30 show
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 01:18 (one week ago) link
There now, but might not end up on camera
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 03:09 (one week ago) link
Sitting near my friend from Memphis who asked me how come I know so much about his hometown.
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 03:15 (one week ago) link
I had a house guest and brought him with me. I enjoyed pointing out all the Grammy winners in the place.
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 12:05 (one week ago) link
I missed the early show with Roman Diaz although I did chat briefly with drummer Diego Lopez who was on that gig when I got there. But Festejation was great as always. I forgot to wear my band t-shirt, which I only thought about when I saw the drummer, Juan Felipe, wearing his.
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 12:19 (one week ago) link
Claudia Acuña is there tonight!
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 13:31 (one week ago) link
Hopefully I can get back out
Back again for Claudia Acuña and it’s sounding great!
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 8 June 2024 23:52 (one week ago) link
Somehow never saw this awesome bass player before
She seems to be doing a slow Spanish version of “God Only Knows” that’s really working
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 9 June 2024 00:09 (one week ago) link
At the end of that just now she interpolated a quote from Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You.”
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 9 June 2024 00:13 (one week ago) link
Think it’s been fifteen years are so since I last saw her perform.
― Billion Year Polyphonic Spree (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 9 June 2024 01:09 (one week ago) link
Still have not seen Claudia Acuna when she’s been in my locale.
Tonight in another genre I am missing the return to my area of Peso Pluma . He’s going to be at Capital One Arena .
― curmudgeon, Monday, 10 June 2024 18:38 (one week ago) link
And I see via the NY Latin Culture email and website that the following just happened
FridayRauw Alejandro and Farruko play the Governors Ball music festival in Queens 🇵🇷
Saturday116th Street Festival is in “El Barrio” East Harlem 🇵🇷New York Salsa Festival with Willie Colón, Gran Combo, Grupo Niche, Tito Nieves, José Alberto “El Canario” and more, is at Barclays Center in Brooklyn 🇵🇷
― curmudgeon, Monday, 10 June 2024 19:06 (one week ago) link