Tarquim Y Los Metales Preciosos

Barcelona-based Tarquim continues to surprise with each new release, transporting us to a different musical landscape with every production. Following in the footsteps of his acclaimed previous production A Cuba (Say It Loud, 2020), he continues to explore the musical tradition of the largest of the Antilles, but now creating a salsa/Cuban music orchestra where the arrangements, performances and original compositions shine.

This album is a step forward, both in composition and arrangements. We find salsa, son, timba, guaguancó, bolero, Latin jazz and cha-cha-cha. But above all, we find songs. Songs with themes ranging from the housing problem, love and individualism to tributes to the Cuban musical tradition and to people who are no longer with us.

Musically, the masterful brass arrangements deserve a special mention. An explosion of power and melody, where the horn section shines like precious metals. The melodies and harmonies reveal influences from jazz and modern African-American music as well as the great orchestras of Cuba, from Benny Moré to Alain Pérez, via Quincy Jones.

But this album is, above all, popular dance music. And that's because Tarquim y Los Metales Preciosos makes it impossible not to move your body while listening to it. Tarquim is music to share, to enjoy in community.