Our influences are far and wide but here is a start: Los Munequitos De Matanzas, Michael Spiro, Bill Summers etc.
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It was approaching four o’clock in the morning by the time the final guest of honor arrived. The mood was different for each loa. Guede is known for bawdy, raucous behavior, and is oftentimes known for exposing himself for shock value. As people one by one began showing the first signs of possession by Guede, they poured flour on their faces, giving them a strange “white face” that contrasted strongly with their dark skin. The reason for this is that Guede is said to be a mulatto. They also donned top hats and sunglasses, cigarette holders and canes. As the drums beat out the kase (rhythm of possession), people began flailing about the room this way and that. It was something to behold as about 15 people in the room were mounted by Guede himself...(see blog The Here and Hereafter, 1998 for all 2,000 words).
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO VOTED FOR , ¡MOYUBA! IN THE 2008 FLAGPOLE MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS FOR BEST WORLD BAND, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MANITO AND GROGUS FOR WINNING!
YOU CAN WATCH PART ONE OF OUR PERFORMANCE AT THE 2008 FLAGPOLE MUSIC AWARDS HERE: YANVALOU WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST MR. NATHAN HALE!
And PART 2 HERE: GUEDE YANVALOU
The ¡MOYUBA! AFRO-CARIBBEAN DRUM ENSEMBLE brings the timeless rhythms of the Caribbean to life in a way that is true to tradition. Creative and intelligent compositions are combined with soulful improvisation, unifying ancient form and pure spontaneity. Performing at venues ranging from schools to music festivals, ¡MOYUBA! displays the diverse ability to teach, educate, and entertain. The historical and cultural significance of African drumming as it has evolved in the New World is emphasized orally, and is embodied in the energy of ¡MOYUBA! music. ¡MOYUBA! expresses the pure power of traditional drumming with rhythms that heal, uplift and open the hearts of those present.
Kane, what's up? The shop is doing well, and I just opened a shop next door building drums...I have a set of solid shell congas from Ghana and tumba from Mali....all one piece of wood! Let me know next time you're over this way. Gordon
Thanks for turning Grogus into GROYUBA! Last night @ the GA Theatre was amazing fun!!! As for the scary diablo~no one's quite sure who that was, but he did bear a striking resemblance to our commander-in-thief!
That's a great recording, as well as playing. Thank you guys for participating and being great friends! And always, Thanks to Valdas for his quality work.
