Berimbau [Import]

Francois Kokelaere | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Buda Musique
• ASIN: B000001NAM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,388 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterful Work of Skill, October 2, 2000

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Adam (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berimbau (Audio CD)

Even though the berimbau is not a well known cultural instrument, it has its deep cultural roots. This single steel bowed instrument is largely connected with the Brazilian fight dance, Capoeria, and is primarily considered a percussion instrument. Francois Kokelaere creates wonderful rhythms and textural tones with the hash sounding instrument. Whether it is the culturally rooted "Santos", the riveting "Babunda Song" or the extended masterpiece, "L'ombre L'a Dit" where he plays with Master 'Sombra'; Kokelaere creates a wonderful album highlighting the great berimbau. Even though those who aren't used to berimbau or cultural music may find "The Art of Berimbau" strange at first, listen carefully and you will hear the art and wonder of the strong instrument. As a player myself, I respect the skill needed to play such an instrument well and with the clear and concise program notes about the composer and the instrument this album is definately a tribute to the strong cultural berimbau.