John Santos-Omar Sosa
La Mar
© 2002 Machete Records (714288114624)
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A creative mixture of highly rhythmic, Afro-Cuban spiritual tradition with a huge dose of jazzy improvisation and several great special guests.
tracks
- 1 Niño Santo
- 2 Angustia
- 3 La Mar
- 4 El Comentario
- 5 Abuela
- 6 De Allá Lejos
- 7 Toridanzon
- 8 Nganga
- 9 Indio
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- THE JOHN SANTOS QUINTET: Perspectiva Fragmentada
- THE JOHN SANTOS QUINTET: Papa Mambo
- JOHN SANTOS AND THE MACHETE ENSEMBLE: 20th Anniversary (double CD!)
- JOHN SANTOS Y EL CORO FOLKLORICO KINDEMBO: Para Ellos (Latin Grammy nominated!)
- JOHN SANTOS AND THE MACHETE ENSEMBLE: Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms)
- JOHN SANTOS AND THE MACHETE ENSEMBLE: S.F. BAY (2003 GRAMMY nominee!)
- JOHN SANTOS AND THE MACHETE ENSEMBLE: Machetazo
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Living at the foot of the greatest body of water on the planet (the Pacific Ocean) has always felt magical. That magic has to do with the spirit of the sea and all it represents; the hopes and dreams of migrants and explorers, the terror of slavery and deceived natives, the fury of nature, the peacefulness of meditation. We offer this work in humble reverence.
The opportunity to work closely with Omar Sosa over the past several years has been a wonderful school of discovery for us both. Neither of us had worked previously in a duo or trio setting, but our collaboration has felt ancient from its inception. Perhaps it's the common spiritual ground of West and Central African origin to which we mutually dedicated ourselves long before we met.
Perhaps it's the utter freedom that we always try to bring to the stage and studio, but each time we come together, we are profoundly affected. I'm extremely honored that our paths crossed and then united, allowing us to share some very special musical/spiritual moments in California, the Virgin Islands, the Midwest, the East Coast, and Europe. We hope that you will be uplifted by our interaction in the studio with some of our dear friends, all of whom share the ability to impart spiritual essence in their artistic expression.
John Santos
March, 2002
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sophisticated, stimulating fusion of Afro/Cuban, jazz, & ambient
author: Robin BlackLa Mar is a sophisticated, stimulating and sometimes haunting musical collaboration by the genious pianist Omar Sosa & percussion master John Santos. It combines masterfully the elements of Afro/Cuban rhythms, jazz, hip hop, and ambient sounds. It mesmerizes and touches your soul...