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| AfroMantra at the 55th Santander International Festival.  NYC-based group AfroMantra (Pablo Vergara (piano, keyboards), Ole Mathisen (saxophones) Waldo Chavez (bass), Aryam Vázquez (congas, percussions), Alex Garcia (drums, compositions), led by Garcia, will be performing at the Santander International Festival (Santander, Spain) from August 10-13. AfroMantra has been renowned for combining rich harmonies with the powerful rhythms and flavors of North and Latin America. With a contemporary outlook, the group incorporates a wide variety of jazz elements into the work, creating a palate that highlights the group's stirring inspirations and spiritual creativity. The group skillfully balances original compositions, drawing from the Cuban, American and South American traditions and influences.AfroMantra will be performing new material from its upcoming CD, "Uplifting Spirit". Soon to be released. This latest production includes all original compositions by Alex Garcia and combines a concoction of Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean and South American rhythms and melodies. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |