"Our" music--world music

We have done seven television programs about world music and dance. 

Most of what is usually considered "world music and dance" is music and dance from a specific community.  Each community considers their tradition to be "our" music and "our" dance.  Although most are happy for people outside the community to learn and perform their tradition, there is a special connection between the community and these arts.

Flamenco used to be considered a Spanish Gypsy (Gitano) art but now, almost everyone tries to learn it.

Over the years, we have acquired some great world music from our various video productions.   We're thinking about putting one selection from each country onto a CD to get this music out to the public.  We'd love to hear what you think of the idea.

And as a trial, we'll produce a CD of the musical score from A Zest for Life:   Afro-Peruvian Music & Dance.  There'll be eight tracks on the CD and for the time being, we plan to sell it ONLY with the DVD.  We'll give it a reasonable price ($5).  The total running time of the CD is about 45 minutes.

The CD will have seven tracks by the group "de Rompe y Raja," and one track in which Lalo Izquierdo gives a cajón demonstration.  If you like rhythm, you will LOVE this number.  And if you like good, lively music, this is the CD for you.

"de Rompe y Raja" with the cajita, cajon, carachacha, guitar, conga drums (photo Morty Sohl)

It will include "Ritmo Negro del Perú," an original composition sung by singer-writer Jorge Luis Jasso.  It also features the well-known guitarist Vladimir Vukanovich.  There´s even a song sung by Lalo Izquierdo, and several by Rosa Los Santos.

We´ll have the CD ready on Jan. 20, 2012 when we hold the release party for the DVD.  To keep informed, check out the web site for A Zest for Life.   Also, check out the IndieGogo campaign shown on the sidebar of this blog.

OUT NEXT BLOG will be about hot, roasted chestnuts.