Miami has a large Cuban community due to its proximity to the island. This means, naturally, that it has a large Latin funk and boogaloo…
Tag: 70s
08/08/2019: “Montara” by Bobby Hutcherson
The vibraphone is a variant on the xylophone/marimba type of percussion, with tropical and relaxing notes that ring out splendidly when played by a skilled…
06/03/2019: “From The Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The name of this band refers to its three members: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer. Emerson plays the organ and synth, in a…
21/02/2019: Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) by Santana
Carlos Santana has a way of playing the guitar which is almost a fingerprint. There are certainly other smooth, Latin influenced guitarists out there, and…
20/02/2019: “Gary’s Theme” by Bill Evans
This is such a delicate song. The opening piano notes are played with such tenderness, it’s as if the keys were made of fragile glass….
16/02/2019: “Summer ’68” by Pink Floyd
“Summer ’68” is basically about a one night stand. It’s not a strange spaced out odyssey like some Pink Floyd songs, but it has a…
12/02/2019: “Back To Africa” by Aswad
There’s a certain view amongst sections of the Rastafari movement that Black Caribbeans have been stolen from Africa and should one day return, especially back…
10/02/2019: “Afe Ato Yen Bio” by De Frank Professionals
Ghana has a deep affinity for funky sounds, and if “Afe Ato Yen Bio” is anything, it’s funky! There’s an almost tropical feel to the…
08/02/2019: “Odio Sem Valor” by Pedrinho
The Cape Verde islands have a rich musical heritage, as a result of their mixed heritage of African and Portuguese cultural influences. The label which…
07/02/2019: “Don’t Waste My Time” by Jerry Washington
This song is a classic soul cut that was re-issued a couple of years ago in 2017 on Suncut records. It’s a sunny sort…