Putumayo Presents Afro-Cubano - Neto Amado "Santomense"

Описание: From Putumayo Presents "Afro-Cubano".

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African and Latin rhythms converge on this joyous musical adventure. Putumayo is pleased to present Afro-Cubano, a joyous musical adventure which follows the cultural diaspora from Africa to the Caribbean.

The music of Cuba, with its distinct syncopated bass line, interlocking percussion and rhythmic call and response vocals, is the result of the collision of African and European cultures in the New World. When Cuban music first found its way back to Africa, it was like two long-lost family members meeting. Putumayo’s Afro-Cubano will provide listeners with a unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy this fascinating musical family reunion.

Guitarist Neto Amado is from São Tomé & Príncipe, a small African nation com- prised of two islands located off the coast of Gabon. A former Portuguese colony that gained its independence in 1975, the islands are home to a unique musical culture that reflects elements of African, Portuguese and even Brazilian fla- vors. Amado’s music is influenced by local rhythms such as bulauê and ússua mixed with Congolese rumba, Cabo Verdean coladeira, Angolan kizomba, Brazilian bossa nova, Cuban son, American jazz and more. This variety reflects Amado’s world travels, as he has lived in Cuba, Portugal, the US and Sweden, picking up inspirations along the way.

On “Santomense,” Amado sings in Portuguese and the local language Forro about a beautiful woman, comparing her to the many sweet fruits and spicy musical rhythms that can be found on these lush, tropical islands. “You are beautiful, you are jackfruit, you are safu, cajamanga / Sweet and delicious, sweet and delicious / You are São Toméan, you are São Toméan / You are beautiful, you are a mother, you are passion, caja- manga / Sweet and delicious, sweet and delicious.”

Directed & Edited by: Lyzzy Brix & Xboy
Producer: HRD Film

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