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I just found out about this. Echale Limon has always been my favourite Timba song. It's like I rediscovered the joy of music when I heard it for the first time. :( Farewell El Tosco

Not exactly new, but I don't see any trace of them on this forum and its extremely timba, and one of the best songs I have heard for a long time (like a mix of echale limon and la formula performed by by an older version of charanga habanera)

I think its time to revive this thread a little given my new Manolito appreciation. First of all - question (I bet I know who will answer) - is Manolito's "trabuco" a catapult or a gun? So here are 5 of my most Timba recent recommendations: Manolito y su Trabuco - Perfume This song I rarely...

Those who are into the Charanga history will know that after the suspension concert, the group defected from Calzado and formed Charanga Forever (which Michel Maza shortly joined after initial staying with Calzado). No where in any account that I have found explains how Isaac Bocalandro got...

I'm so sad I can't understand spanish now :( Any idea what the name of the song and artist from the first video around the 35/36 minute mark? It sounds exciting!!

Pura Vestimenta is one of those Timba songs that I can play endlessly because it has a very pleasant sound - I listen to Timba maybe up to 4 hours a day - I happily exist with the chaos and complexities - but Pura Vestimenta is very soothing on the brain. The sound of the choro hits the sweet...

Various sources have informed me that the Timbales are an adaptation of Timpanis, I have a picture somewhere of a Sonero playing Timpanis, when I get back to UK I will find this picture and give more information regarding the origins of the Timbales.

I have been listening to this on loop recently. I think it's a very artistic song, with some very smooth piano tumbaos courtesy of Cucurucho, not to mention a rousing Trumpet solo and Mayito sprinkling the rhythms with his expected magic. This might be my favourite ever Van Van song.

I won't add youtube links as it bloats the thread, but my favourite Timba songs are: Required Listening NG La Banda - Echale Limon (the ultimate timba masterpiece) Azucar Negra - Almas Disfrazadas (such a beautiful song) Charanga Habanera - Que Te Lleve Otro (I kind of consider this the...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maykel-fonts-in-london-eliane-correa-rene-alvarez-all-stars-tickets-48579624966 This was supposed to be the show but Mayito pulled out because of family problems according to the email I got, so he will now perform in 2 weeks. Eliane and Rene Alvarez are probably...

Do you know what sort of set Mayito plays? The promotional ad says he will be playing LVV classics. I don't live in London anymore so its a bit of a trek, I don't really know his solo stuff so I'm wondering whether to go or not.

Are their any obvious differences in song writing considering Juan Formell has passed away? I'm going to listen to this tomorrow, thanks for the notification!

All star line up!

Great find, thanks! Here is the famous tumbao from Charanguero Mayor

It actually wasn't sarcasm...when the song came on, because it is named "Pa Que Se..." I didn't suspect it and it was a really nice surprise, but it looks really sarcastic due to the many versions of it (to the point I even doubted myself!). Somehow when LQSS and LVV record remakes, the feels a...

I'm not even sure if this is sarcastic or not.

Oh wow there is a rerecording of Nube Pasajera!

Anyone know which song this is? Thanks!

Just started making my way through your suggestions (El Tragico I've already played to death upon buying Echale Limon). This song has too many uncanny similarities to Specifically the chord progression and mambo melody at the end. Is there a reason for this? Like a homage or something?

When a timba song starts with guaguanco it's a garantuee I am going to listen. I don't know what it is. .. My favourites are: De la habana a matanzas Ven Siroco ven Eres como yo Van van arrangement of consuelate como yo Any you can recommend? Somos cubanos I find just a drop underwhelming