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Estrella Acosta: Caminos: A Latin American Landscape
by Acacia Grace
Estrella Acosta's Caminos: A Latin American Landscape is an inviting introduction to contemporary Latin jazz, balancing the sophistication of jazz with the warmth and rhythmic energy of Latin American music. Acosta has a smooth yet commanding presence, and her vocals give the album a feeling of intimacy even when the music becomes lively and exuberant. Her work is rooted in the sounds of her native Cuba while drawing on a wider range of Latin American and Brazilian influences.
Continue ReadingJadi Peperzak Quartet, Efraïm Trujillo with Rembrandt Frerichs and 3 Part Harmony, and more
by Co de Kloet
In this August edition of the international injazz podcast, we shine a spotlight on two compelling voices from the Dutch jazz scene. We open with the Jadi Peperzak Quartet, whose original compositions balance melodic clarity with adventurous interplay. From there, we dive into the world of saxophonist Efraïm Trujillo, featured in two distinct settings: his intimate duo work with pianist Rembrandt Frerichs, and the rich, vocal-driven sound of his group 3 Part Harmony. Together, these recordings capture a striking range ...
Continue ReadingRonald Snijders: Penta
by Tony Poole
The son of renowned bandleader Eddy Snijders, Dutch-Surinamese multi-instrumentalist Ronald Snijders is best known as a flautist and for the four albums he released between 1977 and 1983 on his own label, Black Straight Music. An original copy of his debut, Natural Sources (1977), is considered a holy grail among collectors of 70s jazz fusion. Born in 1951 in Paramaribo, Suriname, on the northwest coast of South America, Snijders began learning to play the flute at age seven ...
Continue ReadingEstrella Acosta: Tierra - Songs by Cuban Women
by Katchie Cartwright
Cuban singer-songwriter Estrella Acosta invites us into her journey this way: “The smell of mangos and guavas brings back memories of my childhood and reminds me of the sound of Cuban country music playing on the radio. When it was time to leave my motherland, I took with me stories, poems, photos, and all the beautiful memories and love that I could pack in my heart. Now I pay tribute to the rich musical heritage of Cuban country music, and ...
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Nevando En Camagüey
From: Caminos: A Latin American...By Efraim Trujillo
Mi Tierra Es Así
From: Tierra - Songs by Cuban WomenBy Efraim Trujillo
