Deep Rumba

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Articles

Deep Rumba / Kip Hanrahan: A Calm in the Fire of Dances

by Todd S. Jenkins
February 1, 2001

Kip Hanrahan is one of the most enigmatic figures in American music. He presides over recording sessions like a sage elder (or perhaps a dictator). Though he often takes no part in the actual musical performances, his mere presence as Producer and Composer seems to direct his loyal musicians in interpreting his music, which has been described as “soundtracks to films that don’t exist”. His earlier releases on American Clave, likeDesire Develops An EdgeandVertical’s Currency, paired the surreal vocals of ...

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Album Review

Deep Rumba: Deeper Rumba/A Calm In The Fire Of Dances

by Jim Santella
January 1, 2001

Deep Rumba’s first album, This Night Becomes A Rumba, was recorded almost three years ago. The group has remained intact and they’ve continued to perform before appreciative audiences. Their mission also remains the same: to carry on the Afro-Cuban tradition while updating with contemporary concepts. As with their first album, Deep Rumba again features solo tracks and highly conversant episodes. After all, this music is all about communication. They’ve added Charles Neville, who instills more straight-ahead jazz to the session. ...