Grand Curucaye String Orchestra of Trinidad- Epilogue to the String Band Tradition
The Grand Curucaye String Orchestra performs lively old-time Spanish dance music, now a nearly forgotten genre. What is notable about this music is that string instruments are plucked rather than bowed in order to focus more on the element of rhythm. Banjo leads the ensemble, which also includes cuatro (a strummed stringed instrument similar in shape to a ukulele or guitar) and cello (played by slapping the strings).
Tracklist:
- Joropo: Manita Octavo
- Joropo: Caracas
- Joropo: La Tribil
- Joropo: La Vaca
- Joropo: El Pero
- Galeron: D Major, D Minor
- Galeron: C Major
- Serenal: Salutation
- Serenal: Entertainment House
- Amba Cailla
- Parang
- Manzanares
- Aguinaldo
- Vieje Croix: Mampo
- Vieje Croix: Pecao Salao
- Vieje Croix: Crucao
- Serenal: We Are Together As One
- Serenal: The Baboon
UPC > 093071502023
Format > New CD
Label > Cook Records
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The Grand Curucaye String Orchestra performs lively old-time Spanish dance music, now a nearly forgotten genre. What is notable about this music is that string instruments are plucked rather than bowed in order to focus more on the element of rhythm. Banjo leads the ensemble, which also includes cuatro (a strummed stringed instrument similar in shape to a ukulele or guitar) and cello (played by slapping the strings).
Tracklist:
- Joropo: Manita Octavo
- Joropo: Caracas
- Joropo: La Tribil
- Joropo: La Vaca
- Joropo: El Pero
- Galeron: D Major, D Minor
- Galeron: C Major
- Serenal: Salutation
- Serenal: Entertainment House
- Amba Cailla
- Parang
- Manzanares
- Aguinaldo
- Vieje Croix: Mampo
- Vieje Croix: Pecao Salao
- Vieje Croix: Crucao
- Serenal: We Are Together As One
- Serenal: The Baboon
UPC > 093071502023
Format > New CD
Label > Cook Records
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.