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. -PShukar Collective
Urban Gypsy
BIBI TANGA AND THE SELENITES
40 Degrees of Sunshine
Lila Downs
Una Sangre/One Blood
Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band
Rhumba Buhaina
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Explorations
Aurora
All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend
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