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La Linea at Rich Mix
Courtesy of Bandsintown | Posted on February 11, 2019
When
Thu, April 25, 2019
20:00
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London-based Cuban trumpet player Yelfris Valdes has redefined the role of Latin brass in the capital since he arrived in 2014. A member of the acclaimed Cuban band Sierra Maestra for ten years, Yelfris debuts his new project For the Ones.. which marks an adventurous and experimental shift in his composition. In his new work, Yelfris connects his Yoruba religion and its shamanic chants with electronics to create a layered and hypnotic effect, transforming the acoustic sound of his trumpet without losing its power and tenderness.The rhythm section retains all the Latin and African influences of traditional Cuban music, but fused with complex harmonies and electronics...