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There is a charm in their sound, they make me smile”
Sophie Edward, worker at the City Point, London.
“One of the best examples of Cuban Tradicional Music playing”
Javier Zalba, former of the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra.
Photos by Marella Steinsdottir
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Tradicional Cubano Trio
Jose Zalba-Smith flute
Mercedes Carroll double bass
Alex Duggan percussion
Tradicional Cubano Trio was formed back in 2007 by Cuban flautist Jose Zalba-Smith and since then it had brought Cuban traditional music to a multitude of venues across the UK including the National Theatre, St James Piccadilly, and Arts Depot in London , Thorpness Theatre and Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk . Its instrumental combination (flute, double bass and congas/percussion) brings to life the most vibrant and iconic musical sounds from this wonderful Caribbean island. The Trio is deeply rooted in Cuban Traditional Music. Jose, being the son of Javier Zalba former member of Irakere, Cubanismo and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra is strongly committed to continue his father's legacy. Javier Zalba has strong links to the Trio and has performed with the group on several occasions. Inspired by many composers such as Miguel Matamoros, Eduardo Sanchez de Fuentes, Sindo Garay, Benny More and many more, Jose, Mercedes and Alex have arranged their own music and enjoy fantastic feedback from listeners.
What do we do?
We are the perfect combination for small functions, charming and beautiful weddings, educational workshops in schools and hospitals, recitals or just what you need as relaxing background music for latin inspired evenings at clubs or bars!!
Want to contact us?
Please do! Our e-mail address is:
tradicionalcubanotrio@yahoo.co.uk
About the Musicians:
After studying the BMus and MMus in classical flute at the Guildhall School of Music, London; Jose Zalba rekindled a strong passion for cuban music and formed Tradicional Cubano Trio.
To read more about Jose please visit the home page.
As well as his degree in orchestral percussion, Alex has studied hand percussion in Havana and Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is a member of the highly successful percussion quartet Sankorfa. Alex is also a samba workshop leader and has recently won the pyramid award for this enterprise.
Mercedes is an Irish bass player whose varied musical life includes chamber music, early music, and Irish-traditional/classical music crossover, as well as collaborative work with electronic musicians and contemporary dancers. Her workshop experience includes the acclaimed Irish Chamber Orchestra's Music Factory workshop series.
Listen and see some videos of Tradicional Cubano Trio:
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5bbxEo0SZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlLx_MLbF4E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVGgrvspgM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojxYefmKpMs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyiWH4Ay6c4
Javier Zalba: Three pieces for Flute, Double Bass and Percussion
Guaguanco
Son
M. Matamoros: Lagrimas Negras (arr by Jose Zalba)
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