Re: African Covers / Watoto Nyara
Nice if the band goes in this direction but they are still covers of other artists. Surely Carlos can create his own original Afro Cuban instrumentals, riffs. The last time I saw Carlos in Vegas the "new" conga player was adequate in keeping up with Karl and the conga solos were fast and average. I do not think Karl can do all of the percussion needed in a live setting. I hope the horn section stays home. I still do not grasp the "averageness" of the keyboardist, rhythm guitarist and Benny's musical "direction". I haven't even bothered to learn the names, my bad. The other day I listened to Armando and Leon Ndugu Chanceler from the Amigos release, it was heavenly. I think I have become one the "living in the past" fans listening with high expectations and eternal hope.
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