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Gay Life Baltimore City Paper, CD Review >>
-by Jason Victor Serinus
Ska Cubano
iAy Caramba!
Fun, fun, fun. The inspiration to adapt ska, an infectious, upbeat style of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, to the indigenous rhythms of Cuban music birthed from the mind of Britain's Peter A, Scott. Heading to Santiago de Cuba with Natty Bo, a popular London DJ and vocalist, the two happened upon a superb mix of Cuban musicians, among whom was vocalist Beny Billy. Returning to London, Natty Bo drew together leading exponents of Cuban and Jamaican music to create Ska Cubano. The music on their debut disc (Cumbancha) is wild, irresistibly danceable, and celebratory from the get-go. You'll hear elements of salsa, mamba, son, and reggae. But mostly you'll feel joy. Don't miss "Big Bamboo," a song in Jamaican-inflected English that one-ups Mae West pistol in your pocket metaphor.
01/25/07
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