The Bronx Journal/March/April 2002 E N T E RTA I N M E N T A 11 MUSICLLANEAS

RAFAEL MIESES Fernando Ortiz arranged for the first public known in the voice of Etta Jones, is mes- Entertainment Editor exhibition and performance of sacred batá merizing. Siegel’s band features trumpeter drums used in ceremonies by Afro-Cubans. Tom Harrell, vibist Bill Ware, saxophonist ributo (Stereo Soda) ( B M G The batá are a set of three ceremonial David Newman, pianist Cedar Wa l t o n , Latin U.S.) The practice of cover- drums belonging to the Yoruba people of bassist David William, and drummer ing material by famous bands of Nigeria. They were brought to Cuba from Winard Harper. Janis’ sweet voice is a riv- singers is becoming the bread and butter of Africa via the slave trade. eting listening experience to counteract the Latin rockers. Record companies see it as a The batá’s sounds are the practice of the “duped divas” showcase of JLO and fast and easy way to put money in their African-Cuban religious belief known as Britney Spears, among others. FILE pockets without too much focus on artistic Santería o Regla de Ocha. The batás speak considerations. their own language using a tonal value Sure, most of the tributes do not embody characteristic. Grupo Ilu Aña presents a YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE MONTH real honesty or respect as seen with the well-recorded traditional cycle of song to example of Mexican crooner José José, 29 orishas (saints), opening as always with whose songs were translated to the pan- Elegua and concluding with Changó. Also, theon of rock by several groups a couple of March 21-April 19 July 23 -Aug. 22 Nov. 22 -Dec. 21 it includes a rumba. A misunder- years ago. Spend time Expand your The liner notes for this album are bilin- standing may Latino rockers already covered the works making your- knowledge gual and very informative. Originally, this cause prob- of British bands (The Police, The Cure and self happy. through album was released in 1995. Top batá lems with someone you Queens) with lukewarn results. Other Latin Do the things that you books, seminars or by drumer Regino Jimenez is the director of considered to be close. artists like Sandro, Caifanes, El Tri, Los enjoy the most. talking to smart people. Ilu Aña. Recording took place during a ten- Your numbers: 4, 22, 23 Tigres del Norte, have been honored too. day workshop of Afro-Cuban dance, music Your numbers: 3, 27, 39 Your numbers: 1, 26, 42 hails from Argentina. They and culture held at the Banoff Centre for the were one of the first cult bands in Latin Arts, in Alberta, Canada. A must for those Aug, 23 -Sept. 22 America until they disbanded. who want to be introduced to the sacred April 20 -May 20 Dec. 22 -Jan. 19 It’s time to You are emo- Take a look This time, several Hispanic bands, most Afro-Cuban drumming and chanting. lower your tionally chal- at all your of them Mexicans, honor the Argentine trio Janis Siegel stress, pam- lenged these options and over 11 tracks. The song “Camaleón,” by “I wish you love” (Telarc) per yourself and get back days. Talk to someone you don’t be afraid to take a Mexican group Control Machete, is unex- Her name might not come to your mind on top of personal matters. trust. chance. pectedly melodic and pop. In “Juegos de right away, but her voice has been an unde- Your numbers: 17, 19, 24 Your numbers: 19, 34, 48 Your numbers: 12, 19, 31 seducción,” Lucybell from Chile sounds niable force in the Manhattan Transfer’s more like than anybody else. diverse musical palette. , however, take “Té para Alongside her career as a member of this May 21-June 20 Sept. 23 -Oct. 22 Jan. 20 -Feb. 18 tres” to another level with their twisted pop 30-year musical institution, Janis Siegel has Plan a plea- Your ability You are great tech, while Moenia delivers a pale treat of also sustained a solo career that has sure trip in to work with at delegating slow tecno. Some Soda classics are miss- spawned six albums and numerous collabo- the next detail will work so don’t ing, such as “Música Ligera,” “Ella usó mi rative projects. The concepts of the eleven weeks and it will lift your help you but you must not hesitate to take a leader- cabeza” or “Canción Animal.” Originally, cuts seem to spotlight jazz songs made pop- spirits. overdo it. ship position. this project included performances by ular by women. For example, Pat Ballard’s Your numbers: 18, 20, 33 Your numbers: 14, 31, 44 Your numbers: 2, 13, 37 Charly García, , Molotov, Andrés Mr. Sandman is one of them. Unlike the Calamaro and Café Tacuba. original version, Siegel’s treament navi- Grupo Ilu Aña gates in an atractive slow tempo. Another “Sacred Rhythms” (Bembe Records) track like “Don’t go to stranger,” well- June 21-July 22 Oct. 23 -Nov. 21 Feb. 19 -March 20 You will be In 1936, Cuban historian and musicologist Someone is Read a book, on an emo- trying to get go see a play, tional roller- in touch with go out to din- coaster ride today. Try to you. Answer that phone ner with that special per- CROSSWORD PUZZLE stay grounded. call. son in your life. Your numbers: 4, 28, 40 Your numbers: 3, 16, 17 Your numbers: 28, 30, 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Answer on page A-12 12 13 14 ACROSS 32. As well as DOWN 26. Envelop 1. Howard of 33. Stiff 1. Rod’s partner 27. Diner sign 15 16 17 18 “Happy Days” 34. Posed 2. Monster 28. Tropical fruit 4. Second-hand 35. Scale note 3. Negative 29. Oklahoma 19 20 21 22 8. Shoo! 36. Window reply city 12. Personality sections 4. “Wait ______30. Trig term 23 24 25 26 27 13. Roman 37. Gratuities Dark” 33. Precipitates arsonist 38. Asner of 5. Aquatic 34. Indication 28 29 30 31 14. 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