{"id":437,"date":"2010-06-30T04:01:20","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T04:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/74.220.207.112\/~ahinamac\/"},"modified":"2010-09-01T02:06:41","modified_gmt":"2010-09-01T02:06:41","slug":"maraca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ahinama.com\/main\/store\/maraca\/","title":{"rendered":"Maraca"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lo Que Quiero Es Fiesta!<\/p>\n

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  2. Lo digo yo<\/li>\n
  3. Me tiene enamora’o<\/li>\n
  4. Guajira para Mimi<\/li>\n
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  7. El verano<\/li>\n
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  9. Hasta cuando<\/li>\n
  10. Se que te gusta<\/li>\n
  11. Lo que quiero es Fiesta<\/li>\n
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    CUBA ‘S \u2018MARACA’ IS BACK WITH \u201cLO QUE QUIERO ES FIESTA\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

    After a few years away from the studio and extensive touring around the world, Cuban flutist and bandleader Orlando Valle \u2018Maraca’ delivers \u201cLo que Quiero es Fiesta\u201d, a high-energy album of dance music grounded on tradition but influenced by current trends. The theme behind the album, says Maraca, is to revitalize the sound of his band. \u201cBut in essence, the songs have to do with street life, with some innovations in the fusion of rhythms and references to jazz and other international styles\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Maraca’s new record features an array of talented young musicians who infuse the songs with a vital energy and a rich sound. The album showcases the talents of Jose-Miguel Melendez and Lester Hojas who equally share the microphone with their soulful voices. The album’s special guests include vocalists Ammiel Castellanos and Pedro Lugo \u201cEl Nene\u201d. Maraca says all four vocalists are very different. \u201cThey complement each other creating a unity of style that’s very rich and reinforced by young musicians who contribute to the sound with a collective approach. It’s important to note the work of trumpeter\/trombonist Luis Valle, my brother who lives in Japan, and is considered by many one of the best trumpeters in that country\u201d.<\/p>\n

    \u201cLo que quiero es Fiesta\u201d is an album rich with Cuban musical styles, including guajira, descarga, timba, son and rumba, but as Maraca passionately points out, this recording also shows that his music is always evolving. \u201cI cannot be static, sometimes it’s necessary to change musicians to explore new sounds and fresh ideas\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Maraca dedicates the album and the composition titled \u201cGuaguanco\u201d to one of the pillars of Cuban music, the master percussionist Tata G\u00fcines, who passed away earlier in the year. \u201cTata was like a father figure to me. Besides having a deep friendship with him, he always helped me open the doors of Cuban music with his teachings. That’s why we offer our modest but sincere tribute to him, who from the congas, helped me to change the concept of music, the flute, friendship and life\u201d.<\/p>\n

    This recording is a milestone for both Ahi Nama Music and Maraca as they celebrate the release of the fifth album for the label and a 10 year relationship which began in the Summer of 1998. The record was produced by Maraca and Celine Chauveau and mixed by the legendary engineer of the Fania All Stars, Jon Fausty.<\/p>\n

    Based in Los Angeles , California , Ahi Nama Music has been at the forefront of Cuban music for the past decade, releasing albums by a wide range of artists, including Bamboleo, Los Van Van, Issac Delgado, Arte Mixto, Rolo Martinez and many more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    “Soy Yo”<\/p>\n

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    1. Llevame con tu babalao<\/li>\n
    2. Paloma Blanca<\/li>\n
    3. Soy Yo<\/li>\n
    4. A cualquiera le toca<\/li>\n
    5. Maria Rosa<\/li>\n
    6. Estrella de amor<\/li>\n
    7. Yo si se<\/li>\n
    8. Sigueme si puedes<\/li>\n
    9. Se te va la vida<\/li>\n
    10. Quien se la llevara?<\/li>\n
    11. Tu vera tu va a ver<\/li>\n
    12. Soy Yo (Reggaeton Remix)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
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      “Best of Maraca’s Bailables”
      CD\/DVD Available Now!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Best of Maraca’s Bailables -This is a CD\\DVD <\/p>\n

      Album Tracks:
      \nInterview with Maraca
      \nSonando
      \nDescarga Total
      \nSe Te Acabo La Rumba
      \nThe Making of Tremenda Rumba <\/p>\n

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      2. Castigala<\/li>\n
      3. Descarga Total<\/li>\n
      4. Oye Guajiro Mi Son<\/li>\n
      5. Sonando<\/li>\n
      6. Se Te Acabo La Rumba<\/li>\n
      7. La Bomba<\/li>\n
      8. La Novela<\/li>\n
      9. Me Gusta Mas El Son<\/li>\n
      10. La Pelea<\/li>\n
      11. Yo Bailo De Todo<\/li>\n
      12. Timbita (Live in France)<\/li>\n
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        “Tremenda Rumba!”<\/p>\n

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        2. Castigala<\/li>\n
        3. El Fuelle<\/li>\n
        4. Caramelo A Quilo<\/li>\n
        5. Para Ilusion<\/li>\n
        6. Introduccion Al Danzon<\/li>\n
        7. Danzon Barroco<\/li>\n
        8. La Novela<\/li>\n
        9. Cuba En Carnaval<\/li>\n
        10. Yo Bailo De Todo<\/li>\n
        11. Obbatala Ayacuna<\/li>\n
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          Descarga Total! <\/p>\n

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          2. Oye Guajira Mi Son<\/li>\n
          3. Pa’ Gozar Pilon<\/li>\n
          4. Havana Danzon<\/li>\n
          5. Solo Me Quede<\/li>\n
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            "Sonando"<\/p>\n

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            1. Me Gusta Mas El Son<\/li>\n
            2. Sonando<\/li>\n
            3. Maraca’s Tumbao<\/li>\n
            4. La Bomba<\/li>\n
            5. Ven Aqui A La Realidad<\/li>\n
            6. Los Tamalitos De Olga<\/li>\n
            7. Mambo Jazz Plaza<\/li>\n
            8. Yo Quiero A Mi Guejira<\/li>\n
            9. Ven, Vamo’ A Bailar<\/li>\n
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            11. Vale Todo<\/li>\n
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              Maraca is a child prodigy born to a musical family, who started his musical career at the age of 16 as flute player in the world famous Irakere, led by Chucho Valdez, where he departed at the ripe age of 24 to embark on his own career. One of his first tasks as a solo artist was writing and arranging several hit songs on the first Cubanismo album, which in turn led him to create his own group in 1996, Maraca & Otra Vision. Throughout the years he has produced many projects, one of which was nominated for a Grammy and toured all over the owrld sharing the stage with musical luminaries such as Oscar De Leon, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Cesaria Evora and many more. Maraca & Otra Vision have performed in the most prestigious festival and venues around the world, and are currently embarking on another world wide tour. <\/p>\n

              Flutist and Composer Orlando “Maraca” Valle represents the new generation of cuban musicians, equally versed in jazz and indigenous Cuban styles.<\/p>\n

              The songs on Sonando are a realization of his vision of bringing jazz and traditional cuban styles together. <\/p>\n

              Special Guest Stars Include 4 Grammy Nominees <\/p>\n

              Guest artists appearing on Sonando: <\/p>\n