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2017 Pedrito Martinez & Roman Diaz, AfroCuban Traditions of Rumba and Yoruba
001-2017-013
44:29 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4 on Server and Cloud
Thu May 04 2017
Interviewer, Dan Sharp
02:25 Pedrito Martinez speaks about his childhood, and his fortune in meeting Roman Diaz at a young age 05:17 Martinez explains the differences between rumba and batá 06:03 Demonstration La topa 08:02 Demonstration Guaguanco 11:08 Martinez translates Diaz’s explanation of how the singers, dancers, and percussionists in rumba and batá are interconnected, citing example of the changoneta 12:19 Demonstration Changoneta 13:17 Martinez translates Diaz’s mentions of other rhythms 13:41 Demonstration 15:09 Demonstration 18:40 Martinez translates Diaz’s explanation of the relationship between dancers and drummers, including how competitive it is 18:52 Martinez translates Diaz’s explanation of dancers’ relationships with tambores 19:53 Martinez translates Diaz’s statement that in some traditions a displeased dancer can take over drumming and demand that the drummer dance 20:29 Martinez translates Diaz’s comments on the traditional big groups of percussionists, and how difficult it can be for drummers to keep up with the steps of dancers 21:49 Martinez translates Diaz’s statement that dancers will pick drummers who suit them, emphasizing that it’s about connection as much as it can be competition 23:38 Martinez explains the primacy of melody in his drumming work, which he attributes partly to his being a singer 25:29 Demonstration 26:08 Martinez explains the nuances of the patterns he adapts 26:34 Demonstration 26:59 Martinez explains that congeros often play rhythms taken from batá 28:49 Martinez discusses his collaboration with Angelique Kidjo 31:50 Martinez explains New York’s position as a teacher in his life 33:59 Martinez discusses his residency at Guantanamera in New York City 36:25 Martinez discusses his relationship with Paul Gadd 37:07 Demonstration 39:59 Demonstration
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