Barrio Colón to Brooklyn

<p>The clave cuts the air, the drums triangulate in endless conversation, the singers push their voices over the rhythm, competing with daring improvisations, while a pair of dancers tease and provoke, shifting across the small space between singers and drummers: This is an Afro-Cuban rumba, a communal form of Afro-Cuban folkloric music that continues to be a crucial part of the musical life of New York City. From the inclusive to the exclusive, we also experience an original group interpreting Afro-Cuban sacred music through jazz explorations. In this podcast, we hear from two Cuban musicians, <strong>Anier Alonso </strong>and <strong>Melvis Santa</strong>, who are adding their unique voices to the New York Afro-Cuban music scene, pushing things forward with tireless creative energy.</p> <p><br>Produced by <strong>Ricardo Luiggi</strong> and <strong>Morgan Greenstreet</strong>.<br>Photo by Carla A. Tomassini Quijano <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carlaojo.com&token=b41dc0-1-1565111850322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://www.carlaojo.com">www.carlaojo.com</a></p> <p>Hear full interviews, in Spanish with Anier and Melvis:</p> <p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/zonalibredjs/anier-alonso-entrevista" target="_blank">Anier on Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/zonalibredjs/melvis-santa-entrevista" target="_blank">Melvis on Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><br></p>