Bambu [Import]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
One of Portugal's Premier Jazz Musicians, Saxophonist Rao Kyao was Inspired by his Travels Abroad and his Extended Stay in the East to Record, in 1977, this Album Where He Combined the Unique Stylings of the Bamboo Flute with the Saxophone and Othermore Traditional Jazz Instruments. Kyao was to Become, in the 1980s, the Best-selling Portuguese Jazz Musician with a Series of Albums Based around the Flute.

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Big Bambu
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Who'd-a thunk it?
  • big bambu
  • No Sophomore Slump On This One!
  • Must Have for Party Animals
  • Cheech and Chong in '04
Big Bambu
Cheech & Chong
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002KJA
Release Date: 1991-01-29

Tracks:

  1. Sister Mary Elephant
  2. Ralph And Herbie
  3. Streets Of New York Or Los Angeles Or San Francisco Or...
  4. Rebuttal: Speaker Ashley Roachclip
  5. The Continuing Adventures Of Pedro De Pacas And Man
  6. The Bust
  7. Television Medley: a) Tortured Old Man
  8. Television Medley: b) Empire Hancock
  9. Television Medley: c) Let's Make A Dope Deal
  10. Television Medley: d) Unamerican Bandstand

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Who'd-a thunk it?.......2007-06-19

Between release of this album and now, Cheech Marin became a bona fide actor and co-starred with Don Johnson on "Nash Bridges". I can just hear Pedro de Pacas' sidekick Man; "Pedro becomes a pig? Bummer, man!" This album was my follow-up purchase to their first album after hearing the duo's Holiday hit "Santa Claus and His Old Lady" the previous year. I bought their earlier album looking for that track, and to this date, no C&C album has featured it. You have to get Dr. Demento's "Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time", but that's another story. This album grabs you from the first track "Sister Mary Elephant", and I was reminded of it this past Sunday in church, where four baptisms were held. The predictable noise level caused by siblings present forced the Father to practically bellow his sermon, despite the p.a. system, and I commented to my choir director that the padre could have used the help of The Screaming Nun; "Good morning, class...Class....SHUUUUTUUUUUUP!!!" You will also get a foretaste of Marin's versatility in the next album "Los Cochinos", when Marin uses a great Quebecois accent to interview Chong in the part of a crab louse "Buster da body crab" in one sketch on that release. A lot of the humor in C&C's work is sophomoric to say the least, aimed at the Animal House demographic whose sons watch Comedy Central's Carlos Mencia today, but the content of these men's humor obscures the fact that they are brilliant.

4 out of 5 stars big bambu.......2006-08-09

have listened to all of it as yet, but from what i have heard it is good

5 out of 5 stars No Sophomore Slump On This One!.......2003-12-30

By the time Richard and Tommy were ready to record again, they had become BIG STARS, which was somewhat unexpected. Their first album was a hit, but these guys were now in the same league as the biggest rock bands of the time, something unheard of in the comedy field. To support their first album, when they came to Denver, they played a great little club called Ebbets Field in downtown. When BIG BAMBU arrived, they were playing arenas. They were the hottest ticket going.
And they deserved it: BIG BAMBU was a great follow-up, from the huge rolling paper which came with the original LP to tracks such as "Sister Mary Elephant" (a hit single), "The Continuing Adventures of Pedro de Pacas and Man", our two favorite canines, "Ralph and Herbie", a right on the target skewering of every television cliche imaginable including the famous "Let's Make a Dope Deal", and so much more. These were all bits that you memorized and shared with your friends, falling into hysterics every time. Their first three albums are their very best, and all worth adding to your library. Of course they're silly, timely, sophomoric, socially astute, scatological, and sometimes profound. That's what makes the best comedy. Thank you, Tommy and Richard. You're the best.

5 out of 5 stars Must Have for Party Animals.......2003-09-24

I bought this record upon its original release (circa 71-72) at the tender age of 12, it was my parents reward for having cursed me with my first pair of glasses.

Mom hated it....dad *loved* it...and he was a 20 yr Army Vet (translated-POT IS DEADLY mentality).

I challenge even William Bennett not to laugh at this.

5 out of 5 stars Cheech and Chong in '04.......2003-01-24

If I had not memorized this CD when it was an album I might not be sure I was here for the seventies and eighties! The humor is timeless and the timing is brilliant! Worth listening to even sober!
Soul Adventure
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Innovative styles combine to blow your perception of reality
  • Great music for the body and soul!
Soul Adventure
Bambú
Manufacturer: V & R
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JD7L
Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Open Door
  2. Soul Adventurer
  3. Conscious People
  4. Like the Sun
  5. Bambu Jam
  6. Roots
  7. Afternoon Tea
  8. Night Is on Fire
  9. Why Yo
  10. Crude Dub
  11. Somebody

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Innovative styles combine to blow your perception of reality.......2000-12-10

Reality after owning this CD will change for the better. Happiness is the most significant emotion this music creates and you will not be disappointed with this CD. Every song on the album is a bit different and makes for the entire CD an excellent listen. It kind of takes you on a journey too.. smoothly taking off, rocketing into never-never land and then gently landing you back on Mother Earth. Best money I ever spent on a CD!!

5 out of 5 stars Great music for the body and soul!.......2000-06-22

Bambu mixes rhythms from Latin America and the Caribbean, melodies from jazz and rock, and words straight from the heart and soul. The result is music that makes your body move and your spirit soar. It's not often you find GREAT dance music that speaks of unity in the human family. World beat at it's best!
Talkin' Roots - Volume I
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • best true roots mix
  • Real Roots
Talkin' Roots - Volume I
Bambu Station
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JO1Q
Release Date: 2002-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Chant (Iba)
  2. Works of the Wise (Yah Shiloh I)
  3. Woe! (Dezarie)
  4. Massive Hysteria (Ankh Watep)
  5. See Me Now (Natty Empress)
  6. House of the Living (Jalani Horton - Bambu Station)
  7. The Draw (Star Lion Family)
  8. Out of Control (Ankh Watep)
  9. Tell Me Why (Iba)
  10. The Truth (Yah Shiloh I)
  11. Life (Natty Empress)
  12. Let it Out (Rafijah & Niyo - Star Lion Family)
  13. Only Jah Jah Know (Andre' "Andy" Llanos - Bambu Station)

Album Description

This album reaches heights fo' sure that the listener will enjoy. This maiden release of the Mt. Nebo Record label contains hard core multi-faceted riddims steeped deep in the roots vibration. Talkin' Roots I was produced by the Bambú Station Studio and features the lightning and thunder cries, wails and warnings from some of the Virgin Island's most talented artists. Featured on this volume are Dezarie, Iba, The Star Lion Family, Natty Empress, Ankh Watep, Bambú Station and Yah Shiloh I.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars best true roots mix.......2005-07-27

one of the best mixes ive ever heard! i would reccomend it to any one who likes real roots kine music

respect to all higher knowledge deep perception

roooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooots viiiiibe

5 out of 5 stars Real Roots.......2004-09-14

Buy it! Trust Me. Roots music all the way! You will not skip a single track! Absolute must for any roots enthusiast. Got turned on to this when searching for Yah Shiloh I's "Works of the Wise" I had heard on a roots & culture mix tape. Quite possibly the best roots compilation I've bought this year.

Bless

Kader
One Day
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    One Day
    Bambu Station
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000FSMGQ8
    Release Date: 2006-02-28

    Tracks:

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    2. Even Man Cry
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    i scream bars for the children
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      i scream bars for the children
      Bambu
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000REOWJY

      Product Description

      Bambu's second solo album ...i scream bars for the children, a bracing, emotional, and oftentimes, lighthearted account of his experiences as an organizer, a nationalist, and a representative of collective struggle. 1 I Scream 2 Chairman Mao 3 The Love 4 Pull It Back 5 Truth Serum 6 The Morning After 7 Riches To Rags (with Kronik Plague) 8 Fuck Yeah 9 Beach Cruising 10 Crack Talk (with Roscoe Umali and Eye A Sage) 11 Home Cooked (with Geologic, Kiwi, and Kuttin Kandi) 12 Guerra (with Quetzal) 13 Life In Rewind 14 Nicole 15 Jeepney (with Farmer John) 16 Always All Day 17 East L.A. Story (with Panama) 18 Gunshots (with Kiwi)
      Bambu
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A Brazilian Jazz Cornerstone Album
      Bambu

      Manufacturer: Whatmusic.com
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00023FWZ8
      Release Date: 2005-09-20

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Brazilian Jazz Cornerstone Album.......2006-12-01

      This first album ever recorded by pianist/keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer Marcos Ariel was back in 1981 a fantastic seminal for other great musicians from Brasil that became big names around the world for their contribution to Brazilian Jazz and Brazilian instrumental music; names like:

      - Ricardo Silveira (who later placed 4 Jazz albums back-to-back in the top-ten in the U.S.)
      - Jota Moraes (who later became key member of Azymuth and Cama de Gato)
      - Leo Gandelman (several years in a row as the best instrumentalist in Brasil after this album)
      - Armando Marcal (extremely sought-after studio player in the world)
      - Marcelo Salazar
      - and many more..........
      If you are into Jazz, Brazilian Jazz and fantastic music; this instrumental gem is just for you.

      Tracks are:
      1. Bambu
      2. A Ponte
      3. Igarape / Chapada do Corisco
      4. Humaita
      5. Samba Torto
      6. Mar
      7. Dois Irmaos (First Ricardo Silveira song ever recorded)
      8. Driblando (Dedicated to "Mane Garrincha")
      Bambu Sun
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Danceable music with an organic sound of cross-cultural fusion
      Bambu Sun
      Corina Bartra
      Manufacturer: Blue Spiral
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000EXDXOI
      Release Date: 2006-03-03

      Tracks:

      1. Guajira Son
      2. A Saca Camote con el Pie
      3. Enlightened Heart
      4. Black Bird
      5. Afro Peruvian folksong
      6. Footprints
      7. Canterurias
      8. Yambambo
      9. Sol Azabache
      10. Peace Loving People are on the Rise
      11. Magia y Ritmo Ancestral
      12. Majoral

      Product Description

      Bambu Sun From Now On Corina Bartra’s new CD represents a look both back and forward in musical direction. The new album is both a return to the Peruvian artist’s Afro-Peruvian jazz roots after two wonderful chanting/meditation records, and a look forward to joyful and rewarding musical days ahead. anbu Sun reflects a bright and joyous spirit that consolidates the artist’s pioneering incorporation of Afro-Peruvian and New Latin undercurrents into her own personal creation. Fans of Corina’s previous jazz CDs, Corina Bartra Quartet, Son Zumbon and Travel Log, will find she has even revisited a couple of the key songs on those records, holding them up to the light of an Bambu sun to find new meanings. It is great to hear "Peace Loving People Are on the Rise" and its timeless message in a new version. As always, Corina fronts top-rate musicians like Rufus Reid, Jay Rodriguez, Cliff Corman and Vince Cherico, and their support of her mix of originals (like "Guajira Son" and "Sol Azabache") and covers (Wayne Shorter, Lennon/McCartney) is outstanding. Listen hard and you can hear a lot of things on Bambu Sun: bits of bebop, the complicated rhythms of Peru, energetic male voices on choruses or just exclaiming behind the music (the recording sessions must have been fun). It is really impressive and also the first time to hear in a jazz recording two cajon players playing counterpoint rhythms together on "Majoral." Let’s hope there is nothing but bambu sun for this engaging artist from now on! --MARK FOGARTY

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Danceable music with an organic sound of cross-cultural fusion.......2007-07-15

      Playing Time - 63:05 -- Born in Peru but currently living in New York, jazz vocalist and percussionist Corina Bartra shows the varied influence of her upbringing and life encounters. By the third cut, Bartra's original "Enlightened Heart," we realize that the primary goal of the band's Afro-Peruvian and Latin Jazz music is to paint pictures of magical landscapes full of rhythms of love and light. Bartra sings with vigor and clarity, and there's a diminutive ache in her voice on a song like Lennon and McCartney's "Black Bird." A healthy amount of original material makes up their repertoire, and it seems that many of Bartra's songs exhibit lament or hope with messages like "Peace Loving People Are On The Rise." The band is both rhythmically and melodically propulsive. The repertoire is quite enchanting with it various popular Peruvian rhythms such as the Marinera, Lando, Baiao and the Festejo. In 6/8 time (like an Irish jig), the Marinera is an intricate and elegant dance of courtship. The Lando comes from an African fertility dance called the Landu, and the Festejo is a celebratory song and dance in a fast 6/8.

      Afro-Peruvian music, song and dance had its orgins with African slaves brought to the Spanish colony of Peru in the 16th century. As Peruvian slaves assimilated the culture and language of their new country, Afro-Peruvian music became a unique blend of Spanish, Andean and African traditions. While hundreds of years old, the music has experienced somewhat of a resurrgence within the past three decades. Because the Africans weren't allowed to play their own instruments, simple household items became percussion instruments. A hardwood wooden box called the cajon is one such instrument that is thought to have originated in Peru. On "Bambu Sun," the tone and slap of the cajon are provided by Perico Diaz or Oscar Torres. Diaz also offers thr traditional percussion sounds of the cajita and the quijada de burro. A small wooden box, the cajita is played with a stick while the other hand opens and shuts the top rhythmically to the music. The quijada is a donkey's jaw that is played by striking the wide part of the jaw with the fist to obtain a rattle sound. Other instrumentalists on the album include Cliff Kirman (piano), Jay Rodriquez (sax, flute), David Hertzberg (bass), Rufus Reid (bass), Vince Cherico (drums), Math Baranello (drums) and Oscar Hoyos (guitar).

      Bartra's danceable music has an organic sound of cross-cultural fusion. It illustrates a healthy respect of tradition along with original, contemporary presentations.The Lando at track 11, Bartra's "Magia y Ritmo Ancestral" (Magic and Ancestral Rhythm) refers to the liberating dance of the wind, sand, sun. This may be the crowing moment on this project because this sentiment so accurately captures the objective of Bartra and Azu's magical music. (Joe Ross, Roseburg, OR.)
      Break the Soil
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The Reward. . .
      Break the Soil
      Bambu Station
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000MZTH0C

      Product Description

      1 Brotherhood 2 Beloved People 3 I Rememba 4 Sense Enemy 5 Chance to Grow 6 King Baby 7 Who? (litany of Liars) 8 Bird's I View 9 Sing Upright 10 I Sing Prayses 11 New World Order 12 Dem Say So 13 Halle-lu-yah 14 Injoy

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The Reward. . ........2007-04-14

      Besides taking their own music to the next level, the arrival of Midnite on the reggae scene in the mid 1990's also marked the arrival of Virgin Island reggae on the scene as a whole. Suddenly, unknown artists who were very talented, though un/underappreciated, were thrust into the spotlight and given the attention they deserved as much as their Jamaican peers. Even to this day, nearly a decade later, slowly but surely the world is beginning to become exposed to more and more of that talent as more and more even still are nurtured and are being pushed forth at nearly record pace (artists from the VI, particularly St Croix, sometimes come forward with an album with virtually no gestation period at the highest level). Not only are the younger artists such as Pressure, Niyorah, Star Lion Family, Abja and Army now gaining a great mass of attention, but some of Midnite's more closer peers are as well. Bambu Station from St Thomas and St Croix is held in nearly high esteem as is Midnite. The band, which is regarded as almost a lesser known version of their more well known neighbors and although the musical style of Bambu Station is not EXACTLY like that of Midnite, they have carved out their own special place in the annals of VI reggae, not only through their own music but DIRECTLY helping the younger artists in the form of pushing two fine projects, The Talkin' Roots albums, vol. 1 and 2. If you are interested in learning more of VI reggae, then definitely Bambu Station is an excellent starting point. As one of the most experienced and well versed collectives currently playing that vibes, Station is to be well respected and are amongst the most popular artists where VI reggae is played.

      Bambu Station has been directly responsible for exposing great younger VI reggae talents to the masses as well. Constantly backing various acts on the road and the larger stage shows on the west coast of the mainland US, the group has performed with the likes of Dezarie, Ikahba Stone, Pressure Busspipe and a slew of others as well. The extent they have taken to push the younger artists hit its peak on their two superb Talkin Roots albums (both I believe are for sale on amazon). The first installment of the two featured The Star Lion Family, Dezarie, Iba and lead singer Jalani Horton himself with the excellent band backing all the various artists. The second, and even more solid installment, featured the wicked Danny I, Pressure Busspipe, Ras Bumpa and Bambu Station bandleader, the nearly legendary Tuff Lion. Bambu Station has seemingly made it theri goal to make the entire reggae listening world aware of the roots rumblings and tons of talent available in the VI and they are more than doing an excellent job (and would love to see Talkin Roots Vol. 3 in '07! Although they have already scheduled their next release Chant the Lions I for later this year)

      Their style is one slightly more melodic and conforming to older styled roots from Jamaica. There are times listening to Bambu Station where you can literally lose your sense of time, they make some lovely rootical music and if you're a real fan of the music you would definitely enjoy their special blend. Although often compared to their more well known neighbors in Midnite, their musical style is slightly different from the Brothers' Benjamin. Bambu Station is slightly more melodic and straight forward and while probably not as overall spectacular as Midnite, they more than get the job done. Where Midnite teeters on the thin line between cryptically odd and brilliant, Bambu Station more clearly focuses on overall consistency. Their lead singer, St Thomas native Jalani Horton has a full voice although I wouldn't necessarily call him a singer. Horton's style is much more of an aggressive chant which bubbles nearly perfect over the fine backdrops Bambu Station provides. While Horton isn't nearly as lyrically dexterous as Midnite lead singer, lyrics sage Vaughn Benjamin, again, his type of vocalizing and writing works perfectly for Bambu Station's music.

      This album, Break the Soil is actually their third release which features strictly the band itself after 1999's super hard to find gem Congo Moon and 2003's excellent One Day release (which is the first I encountered the group besides a few singles actually). You can definitely see a maturing in the group and them gelling together, besides being their most complete work to date, they also stray away from the norm on a few tracks (both musically and lyrically) and even involve a nice female singer on the album's only combination the wicked wicked Chance to Grow with the lovely Reemah. Having almost strictly been listening to them as a band not for themselves but for other artists (I actually got both Talkin Roots after the One Day album) its very very interesting to hear how they sound on their own as a fully functional unit. The remarkable way in which they can sound so fluid as to sound perfect as virtually anyone's band (largely due to Tuff Lion's genius), but even stronger backing Horton, is definitely enough to warrant the price of admissions for this one alone, but thankfully Break the Soil is a fine album.

      Probably the first thing that I noticed about the deceptively massive 14 track Break the Soil (whose run time has it checking in at just over 71 minutes) is the time lengths of the tracks (I'm weird I know). Being used to the Jamaican almost cookie cutter dancehall track which, at such a fast pace, can fit 25 tracks on any given album and still be dangerously close to just a single hour long, it was immediately refreshing to check the 'richness' of this Soil, and the actual music doesnt disappoint at all! Break the Soil leaves nothing to be desired from the very first track, as the opener, Brotherhood, is definitely the album's finest offering.One of the faster paced tunes on the album and definitely one of the strongest musically, Brotherhood comes as a complete CHANT (and probably comes the closest to resembling something coming from Midnite's studio) and kicks off the album on a great note. The hook on Brotherhood is also probably the album's best and I'm not sure which tune the label (the fine) Mt Nebo, pushed as the single, but definitely I would not be surprised if such a tune was Brotherhood. Very nice track.

      I'm also very impressed by the aforementioned combination with Siter Reemah, the outstanding Chance to Grow. Reemah, whom I've never of, has a very mature soudning sing and its a nice contrast to Horton's strong strong chant. It is also one of the more lyrically pleasing tracks on Break the Soil as both Reemah and Horton are in fine form with their word selection. Speaking of fine form lyrically, definitely check the nearly epochal Who? (Litany of Liars) over a nice hard driving Tuff Lion one-drop riddim. You need to really check that first verse on the tune and the various ways in which Horton turns phrases and words (particularly the word 'BLACK') into crafting just a perfect vibe with his words. I find myself drawn (all the time) to the more lyrical artists besides just the music; my favorite artist of all time is Sizzla who I also consider one of reggae's greatest lyricists (when he's truly on top of his game) and listening to Who? I get nearly that same vibe as it is nearly just as crucial to me as top notch Kalonji. And again, check the track lengths, so no point or vibe is pre-empted for time constraints, Horton gets to make his full point.

      Other tracks worth checking include the track immediately following Who?, the lovely Bird's I View, again, lovely lovely lyrics, but the inclusion of a rather unusual saxophone (played by band member Warren Pedersen) even makes the tune stronger and a real highlight. That goes to the point of just going beyond the usual straight forward roots reggae making that you hear coming from the VI vibes, I LOVE that occasional change. The tune itself is about gaining a different perspective on one's self and giving thanks where you previously didn't think a 'thank you' was warranted, and Horton builds the point through a series of small stories about himself which is just brilliant.

      Also check Sing Upright (which oddly enough directly follows Bird's I View making that stretch of 3 tunes, tracks 7-9 the album's strongest. Sing Upright is an admonishment/warning to fellow artists and musicians to go beyond singing of material and competition issues which often are harmful to the music (Horton even mentions certain singers bragging of bullet scars!), and checking the male and female artists alike. The album ends on another nice note with the very melodic Injoy. Injoy isn't actually amongst the album's strongest, but its still a very very fine way to end an album. You may NEVER see them perform the tune live (and that may be because they NEVER do perform it) but it goes to show the difference between making music for music's sake and making an album, two different things, both of which Horton and Bambu Station clearly seem to overstand to the fullest.

      Overall, I started writing this review with Break the Soil as a 4 star album, then I wrote it in as a 4.5 star album before finally settling on it as a 5 star album, and I've been enjoying it for nearly a year now. While Bambu Station may be best known as almost a side dish to the ridiculous amount of vibes Midnite is currently pushing, more pieces like Break the Soil and they may become just as well known all over the world as that 'other band' from the VI. Break the Soil is one of the single best projects I have ever heard from a VI artist, ranking up there with Pressure's burgeoning The Pressure is On, Ikahba Stone's brilliant Troddin to Zion and Dezarie's stunning and groundbreaking FYA. For fan's of this music (well you already have this album dont you!) yes, it's that good. So should you track this one to the far corners of the reggae world (which you just may have to do to find it), the reward is there, 14 very very powerful tracks of some of the finest roots reggae being made in the VI or anywhere else for that matter.
      Los Soneros del Bambu
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        Los Soneros del Bambu
        Canambu
        Manufacturer: Caribe
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000EQIPAM
        Release Date: 2006-02-28

        Tracks:

        1. Mayeya
        2. Guaguanco A San Luis
        3. Para Bailar El Son
        4. Cubano Libre
        5. La Falsedad
        6. Que Bueno Toca El Canambu
        7. Santiago
        8. El Haragan
        9. Olvido
        10. Mayari
        11. El Son No Morira
        These Fires
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          These Fires

          Manufacturer: Bambu
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000CA7N76
          Release Date: 2005-03-08

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