Vocal
Baobab - UK Tour 2001
What they are saying about Vocal Baobab's UK debut
| Review of performance 28 May 2001 at Komedia, Brighton |
| Vocal Baobab: Traditonal Cuban rumba is more than just a performance, but it's often hard to find it with the spirit of the street. From Havana, Vocal Baobab not only have the vocal and musical dynamic as their name would suggest, but they also have the dance. It is their main man Ramón who is the wild card. He can jump blindfold around a bottle of rum without knocking it over or drinking from it! But he is not an acrobat - rather a skilful dancer who conjures up sheer excitement in the audience from the vitality and essential presence of the 7-piece group. Singing both in Spanish and Yoruba, their set includes traditional material, including chants from the Afro-Cuban Santeria, and the contemporary elements of rap and reggae. If you missed their last tour, don't do yourself a disservice next time around! |
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DJ John Warr (Ashanti) |
www.vocalbaobab.co.uk
Last updated
Tuesday, October 22, 2002