Fuacata! Live

Spam Allstars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 1, 2002)
• Original Release Date: March 1, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elegua
• ASIN: B00006S7BQ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,968 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Miami Herals, 2002

"Spam Allstars appeal equally to hip Latin music fans, electronicats, and Medeski Martin & Wood enthusiasts."

Product Description

The future sound of Little Havana, Miami, usa.

This full-length CD of live digital recordings from the notorious weekly at Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana, Miami ('iFuacata!' translates loosely as Pow! or Wham!) documents the spam allstars' modern, Pan-American dance music. Seemlessly fusing funk, Miami bass, hip hop, dub, free jazz, descarga, guaguanco, and Afro-beat, " . . . an original concept in nightlife, a new Miami sound that has been described as a 'de-emphasis of the obvious', a 'controlled dissonance' and even a 'deconstructed rumba' . . ." (New York Times). Original eight-panel artwork by Lebo.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars funky cuban salsa lounge music, January 26, 2004

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John K. Speck "Musician" (Miami) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fuacata! Live (Audio CD)

This disc will not only enhance whatever groove your in tenfold, but it will culturally edify your cuban american spanish palate (i.e. teaching you to say s@#t-eater in Spanish, demonstrate the vibe of "la sowesera" or the "southwest part" of Miami on a hot afternoon at the dominoe park.)

AND it has the BASS to back it all up and drop the B-Boys popping and locking, doing aerials, and all kindsa ferked up gymnastic sheet.

Yeah.

Oh. and did I mention that I've seen them tickle the Baby Boomers, whether during a mellow evening and a glass of wine, or a quick and frisky foxtrot. It can all be done to the Cuban Funky Spam Jam, man.

True that!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Music, August 15, 2003

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"drpr75" (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fuacata! Live (Audio CD)

Being from Miami, I have enjoyed the Spam Allstars play their music live at local restaurants, bars, and clubs, including Fuacata!. Without a doubt, I can (and have!) recommend this CD to anyone, I have seen people of all ages and walks of life go crazy for their music. From older couples (parents), to young break dancers, they absolutely bring the house down. When I'm not at one of their live venues I pop this CD (which is recorded live at Fuacata!) and enjoy it just as much. You can't help but dance! It also has slow paced music that you can listen to while relaxing at home. Best of both worlds. You positively will not go wrong buying this CD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!, October 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fuacata! Live (Audio CD)

This disc captures the essence of the Spam Allstars!! I go every week to see them play in Little Havana...this will bring you there!! A mix of latin, dub, funk, electronic and hip-hop...you shouldnt miss it.