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Irakere

Irakere (Yoruba for "vegetation") is a Cuban band founded by Armando de Sequeira Romeu Music Director and composer, and by pianist Chucho Valdés in 1973. They won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording in 1980 with their album Irakere.[1]

The group used a wide array of percussion instruments like batá, abacuá and arará drums, chequerés, erikundis, maracas, claves, cencerros, bongó, tumbadoras, and güiro.

Discography

  • 1974: Grupo Irakere
  • 1976: Chekere
  • 1979 : Chekere Son
  • 1979: Irakere
  • 1980: Irakere II
  • 1980: El Coco
  • 1981: Live in Sweden
  • 1983: Calzada Del Cerro
  • 1985: Tierra En Trance
  • 1986: Catalina
  • 1987 : The Legendary Irakere in London
  • 1989 : Homenaje a Beny Moré
  • 1991 : Great Moments
  • 1991 : Felicidad
  • 1992: Misa Negra
  • 1995: Bailando Así
  • 1999: Indestructible
  • 2001 : Pare Cochero

References

  1. ^ Allmusic
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