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Las Ondas Marteles - Y Después de Todo
This is not the first time that a young European musician has fallen in love with the Cuban music and culture. Nor the first time that such love has given birth to a musical homage. But in the case of Sebastién Martel, member of the ‘nouvelle garde’ of French pop musicians, the result is somewhat different. While his song writing talent finds its inspiration in the sublime poetry of his sadly belated friend Miguel Angel Ruiz and the fabulous rhythms of the Caribbean island, his own national ‘chanson françasie’ patrimony can be clearly heard in the subtle arrangements concocted by this skilful sonic chef. The cello played by Vincent Segal (of Bumcello fame) takes us back to danzon times (“Rima Caribeña) but the Martels’ (both brothers sing) vocals evoke rather Gainsbourg than Compay Segundo. The guanguanco “Alondra Perdida”, full of Afro Cuban spiritualism, begins with Martel singing in the church of Notre Dame du Puy. An unusual and very successful fusion. “Y Después de Todo” is a profound piece of work and a pleasure to listen to, brought to life by the recordings of the poet Ruiz singing, reciting his poetry and even speaking in Yoruba.
Marushka
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Las Ondas Marteles - Y Después de Todo
04/02/2004
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