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The Gull - 9-23-2008 at 06:47 AM

[Edited on 9-23-2008 by The Gull]

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Alex - 9-23-2008 at 09:09 AM

Was this Lila's concert in San Diego at the House of Blues Monday?

The Gull - 9-24-2008 at 05:48 AM

Nope, Hollywood Bowl on Sunday

TonyC - 9-24-2008 at 08:19 PM

How about a taste of their sound....por favor?

Alex - 9-24-2008 at 09:19 PM

Here you are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhssqBB45sQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1imrt8Ea79Y&feature=relat...

Ozomatli

The Gull - 9-28-2008 at 10:19 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks0RDFZPEDo&feature=relat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iuWaVp04d4&feature=relat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZFLhM9F_c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGKazbHd7Pc&feature=relat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YHbE70S828&feature=relat...

elgatoloco - 9-28-2008 at 10:34 PM

That girl can sing! She's easy on the eyes too!

TonyC - 9-29-2008 at 05:20 AM

Thank You. Need to get their CD.

capt. mike - 9-29-2008 at 06:51 AM

full name of band or artist please?
who's on that harp??

located a ton of their stuff on amazon

capt. mike - 9-29-2008 at 08:16 AM

plenty of used CDs cheap or BIN mp3s to load.

so - what titles, CDs , do ya'll like best? (i never buy singles on line)
on the latin side i prefer jazzier beats and lots of instrumentals - the more statistically dense the better, not really dependent on vocals but i love Flora Purim.
i am not a pop fan at all! and if any of this has a rap intoned flavor......fuggetaboutit.

Friend Nena - what say you girl??:?:

vandenberg - 9-29-2008 at 08:27 AM

This is maybe not relevant, but sometimes I enjoy the "hoompah kind of music" that must be from the "Kaiser" period. Got some names from a CD vendor here in Loreto, but not quite what I want.
El Chapo,
K.Paz de la Sierra,
Montez de Durango.
Maybe "Corrido" music ??
Any input??

The Gull - 9-29-2008 at 09:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
full name of band or artist please?
who's on that harp??


Lila Downs performs with the band. Just look for any of her CD's. Check out the youtube stuff and you can see the same guy accompanying her on lots of songs using different instruments.

Natalie Ann - 9-29-2008 at 01:44 PM

Capitan Mike...

I don't say this about many groups, but all the Ozomatli cd's are good ones - and can be quite different, depending on band members and guests. Lots of different instruments and sounds from a variety of cultures. A number of outstanding musicians and singers have appeared in live performance with them from time to time - like Lila Downs, a marvel unto herself.

Favorite tune? I guess overall I'd have to say the sweet and quiet little offering, Cuando Canto. (I believe it's performed in one of the links on this thread.) I tend to break into song soon after I wake up... and more often than not, the first tune - oft repeated - is Cuando Canto.

The lyrics are quite simple but I find them inspiring:

Cuando Canto by Ozomatli

Cuando canto mi cancion inspirar mi gente con una solucion
Cuando desperto en la manana se que tengo el poder para un dia triumfar
Cuando me acuesto en la noche puedo mirar estrellas que me dan esperanza
Cuando sueno en la madrugada ojala que mi trabajo no es temporal
Cuando demuestro mi corazon con mis aciones puedes entender que no soy hombre perfecto pero trato mucho, trato decidir lo mas major para el mundo y lo pongo en una cancion
Cuando canto mi cancion

When I sing my song I want to inspire my people with a solution
When I wake up in the morning I know that I have the power for any triumph
When I go to bed at night I can see the stars that give me hope
When I dream in the early morning I hope that my work is not temporary
When I show my heart through my actions you can understand that I am not a perfect man, but I try to make the best decisions for the world and I put it in a song
When I sing my song

Nena

Paula - 9-29-2008 at 06:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vandenberg
This is maybe not relevant, but sometimes I enjoy the "hoompah kind of music" that must be from the "Kaiser" period. Got some names from a CD vendor here in Loreto, but not quite what I want.
El Chapo,
K.Paz de la Sierra,
Montez de Durango.
Maybe "Corrido" music ??
Any input??



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgifyXmUHCM

Try this one, Ed. There are others, but I can only paste one link at a time due to my technical limitations. My computer probably knows how to do more, but I don't:no:

Paula - 9-29-2008 at 06:41 PM

here's another: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTDAEfBrNW8

and another, accordian this time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTDAEfBrNW8

I got smarter since my last post:biggrin:

Alex - 9-29-2008 at 11:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vandenberg
This is maybe not relevant, but sometimes I enjoy the "hoompah kind of music" that must be from the "Kaiser" period. Got some names from a CD vendor here in Loreto, but not quite what I want.
El Chapo,
K.Paz de la Sierra,
Montez de Durango.
Maybe "Corrido" music ??
Any input??


Fantastic Start! Banda, Durangense, and Corridos!

My favorite Corrido singer is Chalino Sanchez from him I would check out:
-Nieves de Enero
-Los Chismes
-Bronco Faijado

Banda El Recodo-
- El Sinaloense
-La Sauce y la palma

Ramon Ayala

El Coyote y su banda Tierra Santa
-Arboles de la Barranca

Anything by Explosion Nortena!
& Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Disfrute!

Ken Cooke - 10-4-2008 at 11:07 PM

Lila Downs' Cumbia-stylings sound a little like Sonora Dinamita. If you like Downs' music, you'll LOVE Sonora Dinamita.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWyPDPH7YwY]Sonora Dinamita - Que nadie sepa mi sufrir (Cumbia)

Sonora Dinamita - Mi Cucu

Sonora Dinamita - Mil Horas (Cumbia)

[Edited on 10-5-2008 by Ken Cooke]

duke62 - 10-5-2008 at 12:20 AM

Also, if you are una nueva de musica Mexicana, I would suggest two groups/artists: 1. Los Super Seven (La primero CD es mejor, por que tiene musicians de Los Lobos, Texas Tornados, etc. And, it has traditional Mexican folk songs. :cool:Super group, and, a super album). 2. Lila Downs has become brilliant. Saw her first at the free Adams Avenue music thing, in San Diego, about 5 years ago, and she was AWESOME. Her papi is a gringo, and her mama is a Mixtec. I particularly like her songs sung in Indian dialect. Plus, she is very pretty. :dudette:

p.s. Vincente Fernandez is my favorite.

p.p.s. Calexico has a very different take on the genre.

p.p.p.s Nortec Collective (Ken, we have to get together for a music night, I have their book/dvd, " Paso Del Nortec/This is Tijuana.")

p.p.p.p.s. Banda sucks: I need creative, and, pure, music. Punk Rock/Blues/Western Swing/Norteno/Corridos/Mariachi/Cumbia.

Nada mas. :cool:

Ken Cooke - 10-5-2008 at 12:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by duke62p.p.p.s Nortec Collective (Ken, we have to get together for a music night, I have their book/dvd, " Paso Del Nortec/This is Tijuana.")


Paseo del Nortec??? Hmm. Very interesting! :yes:
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Here's a couple "Must-views!" Okay?? :yes:

Junior Jein - he probably influenced Ozomatil (or vice versa), and if he started touring the US, they'd feel his heat.

Junior Jein - Lo Que No Sirve Se Bota

People that appreciate Ramon Ayala's Accordion work will appreciate Vallenato, and the numerous Accordion solos each song contains. Here's a great example:
Ernesto y Franco Arguelles - El Dueño Del Estanco

Ken Cooke - 10-5-2008 at 12:56 AM

Here's another great artist: Kafu Banton & Almirante

If you enjoy Bob Marley, this Panamanian duo rock the mic real well.

Kafu Banton & Almirante - Ella


Here's a great example of the intricate Accordion work found in most Vallenato hits:

Michael Torres y Juan J. Granados - La Muchachita

TonyC - 10-6-2008 at 06:28 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Natalie Ann

Favorite tune? I guess overall I'd have to say the sweet and quiet little offering, Cuando Canto. (I believe it's performed in one of the links on this thread.) I tend to break into song soon after I wake up... and more often than not, the first tune - oft repeated - is Cuando Canto.

The lyrics are quite simple but I find them inspiring:

Cuando Canto by Ozomatli

Cuando canto mi cancion inspirar mi gente con una solucion
Cuando desperto en la manana se que tengo el poder para un dia triumfar
Cuando me acuesto en la noche puedo mirar estrellas que me dan esperanza
Cuando sueno en la madrugada ojala que mi trabajo no es temporal
Cuando demuestro mi corazon con mis aciones puedes entender que no soy hombre perfecto pero trato mucho, trato decidir lo mas major para el mundo y lo pongo en una cancion
Cuando canto mi cancion

When I sing my song I want to inspire my people with a solution
When I wake up in the morning I know that I have the power for any triumph
When I go to bed at night I can see the stars that give me hope
When I dream in the early morning I hope that my work is not temporary
When I show my heart through my actions you can understand that I am not a perfect man, but I try to make the best decisions for the world and I put it in a song
When I sing my song

Nena


Thank you for the translation for "Cunado Canto". I just bought both Lila Downs- La Cantina CD, and Ozomatli- live at the Filmore Cd. How about one more translation, Ozomatli- La Misma Cancion. It sounds like a fun song. Still trying to learn spanish.

harp

durrelllrobert - 10-16-2008 at 09:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by duke62
Saw her first at the free Adams Avenue music thing, in San Diego, about 5 years ago, and she was AWESOME.

Nada mas. :cool:

My grandaughter plays harp, other instruments, does vocals and writes music for group called the wrong trousers who play at the Adams ave venue and lots of other places. If you haven't heard them check it out::coolup: http://www.myspace.com/thewrongtrousers

duke62 - 10-22-2008 at 01:12 AM

Wait a minute. Is your grandaughter, Kelsea Rae Littlee? If so, San Diego is still a very small town.

p.s. Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I was out of town.

Viva La Vida Baja

durrelllrobert - 10-22-2008 at 09:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by duke62
Wait a minute. Is your grandaughter, Kelsea Rae Littlee? If so, San Diego is still a very small town.

p.s. Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I was out of town.

Viva La Vida Baja

she sure is. sorry i didn't respond sooner but was also out of town. By the way Duke, I see you live in la mesa and I graduated from Helix in 1956: any chance I might know you?:?::?::?:

duke62 - 10-22-2008 at 10:37 PM

I have met your "grand" daughter, and seen her band. They are excellent.

However, the other connection is, sadly, not true.

My story is this: I grew up in Cardiff, on four acres of land, with green houses, chickens, etc. I went to San Dieguito High School, graduated in 1980, then, on to Humboldt State University (No jokes, please), to get a Fisheries degree (I liked to fish, so, I thought....)

Anyhoo. Now I live in a place where we have a La Mesa address, but we are really in El Cajon, with an acre, and, again, chickens. My oldest, Graeme, is a Senior at Grossmont, and fending off ladies (Actually, Graeme, if you are hacking into this old people site, I love your Greek girlfriend.... She appears to feed you well.) .

My younger, Hayden, is in 8th grade at Hillsdale. Not to be a parent tooting their own horn, but Hayden is President of the school Jazz band, and Vice-President of the Symphonic Orchestra. For the Jazz band, in addition to being their pianist, he also plays bass, his Dad's instrument.

Ahora, yo soy un Abogado. Si, es la verdad.

Sorry to hijack the thread. Will I redeem myself by saying, "Julieta Venegas."?