The birth of “classical” percussion music has a name and a date: Amadeo Roldán, 1930. The seminal “Rítmicas” by this Cuban pioneer inspired Edgar Varèse to write his famous “Ionization” and a whole new musical field was born. Fiesta presents Latin American percussion pieces and works featuring percussion instruments in a prominent role.
Bang the Drum: Latin American Percussion Music
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Playlist
Rítmicas 5 y 6, by Amadeo Roldán
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Xochipili, by Carlos Chávez
Tambuco & Panamerican Ensemble, Eduardo Mata (conductor)
Metro Chabacano, by Javier Alvarez
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Danza Isorrítmica, by Mario Lavista
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Altar de Neón, by Gabriela Ortiz
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Organika 3: Brotes, by María Granillo
Tembembe Percussion Ensemble