About this project
Patricio Hidalgo y su AfroJarocho:
The Return of the Conga
Patricio Hidalgo Belli is one of the great emerging poets of his generation. A proficient and inspired versador y compositor. His work to research the near lost form of the Conga in southern Veracruz has culminated in this amazing collection of new material captured in this amazing recording: The Return of the Conga.
Upon arriving to Los Angeles in mid October of 2011, he was quick to get to work with Jacob Hernandez (marimbol) and Gabriel Tenorio (cinco sonero), both members of DomingoSiete and proprietors of Guadalupe Custom Strings. Two weeks later, after several gigs and the addition of Alfred Ortiz (percussion) to the ensemble, the songs had evolved into the arrangements captured over two rainy nights in a Los Angeles Arts District Loft.
This album project comes with the urgency of demand. That is, this project will make its debut along with the CD at the Candelaria February 1 2012 in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mex. This long awaited album has already stirred a buzz among artists in Mexico and the USA.
This CD also features strong and heart rendering performances by Marisoul Hernandez of the Latin Grammy Nominated La Santa Cecilia.
We are all extremely proud of the work we produced together and are excited to share this with you. Please share this music with a friend or a loved one and support an independent project that is groundbreaking and stirring.
-Gabriel Tenorio, producer
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ADDED BONUS: A pound of Guatemala estate coffee, roasted by select band members themselves, at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena! Also includes a DVD of additional media including live performances, interviews and unique peeks into the making of The Return of the Conga! And yes you are welcome to the party to pick up your CD! DVD will be mailed to you.
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All the above including a live performance in your home or venue of your choice for Dia de los Muertos!!!! 2012 (limit to the los angeles area)
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Patricio Hidalgo Belli --Poet and composer. Formerly of Chuchumbe and Mono Blanco, he is internationally acclaimed and tours constantly around the world.
Gabriel Tenorio-- Producer/Executive Producer and Instrumentalist. Has produced music for films and documentaries including the Academy Award Nominee for Best Doc The Garden, Wassup Rockers by Larry Clark and How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
Jacob Hernandez-- Executive Producer and Instrumentalist. Member of D7, los Cojolites, Pa Su Mecha.
Rai Duque-- Executive Producer
