Traditional bata music is played in a religions function called a bembe, in honor and in worship of Yoruba deities called Orisha. Although there are many différent ways to perform a bembe, the most formal always involve the use of sacred bata drums played by drummers who have been initiated for such roles... >>read more
Percussionist and drummer Bobby Sanabria's website features reviews, sound bites, itinerary,biography, historical photo gallery, essays, cds, Afro-Cuban profiles.
Bobby Sanabria has performed and recorded with a veritable who's who in the world of Jazz and Latin music as well as his own critically acclaimed ensemble Ascension. His... >>read more
Trombonist Chris Washburne's website features biography, itinerary, projects, discography, ethnomusicology, reviews, musical examples, etc ...
Chris Washburne is one of those rare musicians whose musical activities cross many styles and cultural borders. From early in his career he refused to be pigeon-holed as just being a jazz or... >>read more
Singer Sara Riviera presents her unique blend of jazz, blues, and world music, with MP3 samples and information on her acclaimed new CD, Tangerine Blue.
Sara Riviera is not your usual jazz singer. She has the pipes to belt out huge blues numbers, but also the dramatic subtlety to bring her audience to tears with a torch song. Fluent in... >>read more
The Bill Travis Swing Orchestra of Hayward California is your source for California swing music of the 30's, 40's and 50's, latin music, CA folk mexican Music, and Cuban Music.
From big band dance arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller...to high energy jump and jive tunes...a little rock and roll...and a few... >>read more