Ye-dé-bgé in the West African language Fon, means “with the approval of the spirits.” Composer/musician Yosvany Terry consciously communicates his African and Cuban lineage through sounds that originated in Africa and inspired new music in the Caribbean, Brazil, and the American South. Terry traces the roots of the Arará musical tradition, originally brought to Cuba by slaves taken from West Africa. While in Matanzas, famous for its dedication to folkloric music and dance traditions, Terry commissioned a set of rare and massive Arará drums, crafted specifically for Ye-dé-bgé. Line-up includes:
Osmany Paredes - piano
Yunior Terry - bass
Pedro Martinez - lead vocal & percussion
Roman Diaz - percussion
Justin Brown - drums
Felix "Pupi" Insua - dancer
Yosvany Terry - saxes and Chekeré
plus Sandy Perez, drums
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Web Site
Detailed schedule information:
1 - 3 pm
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