Mark Lotz & Shango's Dance
Tour In Russia in 17-27 sept 2008.
"Combining smart and funky contempo jazz with Afro-Cuban ritual music is always a good idea but it doesn't always work. No one is better at it then Mark Lotz! It's a mix he's gotten good at, like the person designated to make the fresh squeeze lemonade because they make it best."
(Latin Jazz Program @ www.jazzbuffalo.com)
With Shango's Dance flautist/composer Mark Lotz is concentrates on the ancient songs and dances the Cubans use to adoley their West African ancestors. Music that has nothing to do with 'Latin' but evokes images of dry savanas and leaf cottages.
The joined efforts of Cubans folkloric musicians and Jazz musicians gives birth to an adventurous music with a subtle, fresh and impressing Euro-African sound. A new vibe for the next millenium: "Voodoo Jazz".
Line up minimum 8 musicians up to 14 musicians and dansers
The press:
"Invigorating and fascinating." (Cadence)
"This is not just an exotic flirt but a real organic fusion." (De Volkskrant)
".... striking outing from the Netherlands. ...veering between the campfires of enslaved Cuban worshippers and the smoke-filled clubs of New York." (fly.co.uk)
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Lineup
- Ariel Bridon Romero
- vocals, dance
- Eric Surmenian
- bass
- Ivan Rodriguez
- vocals, dance
- Jasmin Saaverda
- vocals
- Javier Campos Martinez
- Latin percussion, percussion, vocals
- Jeroen Vierdag
- Latin percussion, African percussion, vocals
- Jorge Martinez Galan
- vocals, dance
- Liber Torriente
- drums, Latin percussion
- Maarten Ornstein
- bass clarinet, clarinet, tenor saxophone
- Marc van Roon
- piano
- Mark Alban Lotz
- flute
- Martha Galaraga
- dance, vocals
Discography
- Title:
- Mark Lotz & Shango's dance - Cuban Fishes Make Good Dishes
- Medium:
- CD
- Released:
- 2004
- Label:
- LopLop & Random Chance Records
- Distributor:
- Trytone, Random Chance, City Hall
- Distributor code:
- Llr 014
- Description:
- Editors pick Jazz Week Magazine 2005 Recorded in Havana and Wormerveer. Feat. a.o. members of the Conjunto Folklorico National de Cuba, Yoruba Anabo & Conjunto Folklorico de Santiago.
- Title:
- Lotz of Music in Havana - Blues for Yemaya
- Medium:
- CD
- Released:
- 1998
- Label:
- Via Records
- Distributor:
- via artists hoempage
- Distributor code:
- www.lotzofmusic.com
- Description:
- CD recorded in Havana with renowned soloistsof the cognoscenti of the Cuban music world. Documents probably the latest recordings of singer Amelia Pedroso.
- Title:
- Lotz Of Music Meets Bata Drums - Le Coq Rouge
- Medium:
- 2CD-box
- Released:
- 1997
- Label:
- Via Records
- Distributor:
- via artists homepage
- Distributor code:
- www.lotzofmusic.com
- Description:
- Voted #1 at WEFT Illinois in 1998.
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Country
Netherlands
Contact
Mark Alban Lotzsend an email
Burgemeester Patijnlaan 50
3705 CG
phone +31(0)30-6924285
fax +31(0)30-6993320
Samples
Arara Track (exerpt)
Our interpretation of melodies from the Arara people. Featuring Miguel Anga Diaz on congas.
Praise King Nimunze & Ochun
"Cuban Fishes Make Good Dishes"
Availability
On request
Promotional material
Available: Photo's, Posters, Flyers, Media
Other: Demo CD
Technical requirements
Tuned grand piano/piano
PA + technicians incl. at least three different monitor groups