Raga Cubana

The sacred drumming of Cuba is one of the most evolved and powerful rhythmic traditions in the world. The Indian system of raga explores modal melody with a depth and breadth unmatched in the West. Combined, they are Raga Cubana.

Praised by the Wall Street Journal for “expanding the notion of what raga”¦can mean,” and dubbed the “Leaders of the raga renaissance” by the New Yorker, Brooklyn Raga Massive will collaborate with Afro-Cuban maestro Román Díaz. The olù batá (master drummer) is a pillar of the New York City Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition and one of the music’s great innovators. He brings with him the outstanding vocalist Melvis Santa and a full rhythm section of batá drummers.

Expect soaring Carnatic violin, bansuri, explosive percussion, and the beautiful, haunting melodies of Africa, India, and the Caribbean.

Román Díaz (conductor, batá: iyá )

Giancarlo Luigi (shekere)

Clemente la Tierra (batá: okónkolo)

Melvis Santa (vocals)

Folasona Olorunsola (batá: itótele)

Ehren Hanson (tabla)

Jay Gandhi (bansuri)

David Ellenbogen (guitar)

Arun Ramamurthy (violin)

Michael Gam (bass)

and more special guests

This event continues Brooklyn Raga Massive’s ongoing Citizen’s Diplomacy Initiative.

https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDiplomacyCuba/

Presented with Harrice Miller Entertainment