Manolito y Su Trabuco @Cafe Cantante (matinee)
Saw them on their European tour in the summer of 2007 in the UK, and I was disappointed with their set which mainly concentrated on old classics and left me begging for more of their fierce but melodic timba.
On arrival at Cafe Cantante, we were treated to the typical romantica, colombiana and then reggaeton but found we were able to get seats right next to the stage- perfect for my pics :-)
They were all I had hoped for and better- opening with the cubaton "Control" which perfectly blended with the previous tracks and dived into full-on heavy timba madness. The atmosphere was fantastic and all of the singers played with the crowd. El Indio, bless him directed his attention towards the most admiring in the audience several times and Amaray continued to be his usual talented self. Mayami seemed a little tired though, but made up for it by somehow balancing between Riveron's bass drum and the floor and displaying his best moves-wow!
Although crammed is an underestimation, somehow I mangaged to get a little fix of dancing (getting kicked asccidently all the while, mind you!) and couldn't stop. I know people who go EVERY WEEK to see them and never get bored- What a change from Harrogate!
Sources tell me that they are in the studio now putting the finishing touches to their new release which is due for release in early 2008. Can't wait guys, really can't!
Yay! Tirso's new album is out now and available from Prodland. Click here for the US site, or here for the German one.
