Mas Mamones
...is a new orleans based, Afro-Cuban ensemble formed by bassist, Andrew Wolf in the early 90’s. Although wide ranging influences can be felt, the initial directions focused on both, loose descarga styles (Israel “Cachao” Lopez etc.) and tight parts based arrangements (Tito Rodriguez, Fania All-stars etc.) Much development resulted from work on the interesting original songs of Wolf and lead singer, Manuel Lander. After a 10 year hiatus the group is back to work in the local New Orleans haunts where it all started. They have recorded one stellar album, Aguacera y Paranda. Here is a track from that record...
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