NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is blessed with many Latin-influenced musical ensembles. Too
many of the bands play it safe, however, revising old standards. Orquesta
Gitano bucks that trend. Formed 17 years ago in Santa Cruz by
bandleader and percussionist Bosco "El Gitano," the group plays salsa
and much more. Gitano calls it "salsa fusion," which is, among other
things, am amalgam of Afri-Latin forms. "We combine Puerto Rican and Cuban
salsa," Gitano says. "There's a difference between the two. Cuban salsa
is roots; Puerto Rican is more straight-ahead. Cubans tend to use the trap drum
set, while Puerto Ricans use the bongo and conga configuration."
This is one of the best salsa bands I have ever had the pleasure of seeing live! The horn section rocks! The rythm section is tighter than any I've seen! It's a must see show!
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