Afro - Cuban Music From The Roots

the music of tumba francesa la caridad de oriente is both modern and traditional, both an important aspect of contemporary cuba today and a link with cuba's african past. the afro-cuba series features some of the finest musicians in cuba today recorded by soul jazz records in havana and santiago at the end of castro's leadership. featuring vocals and complex drumming the music of tumba francesa is unique to the vast wealth of afro-cuban culture today. tumba francesa perform at carnival dressed in ballroom costumes of 18th century france singing songs and playing purely african rhythms. forthcoming titles in this series include 'rumba:ancient to modern', 'congo de los hoyos:carnival' and 'afro-cuban cult drums' and all come with full text, photography and packaging.