In collaboration with members of the Ballet Folklorico Cutumba de Santiago.
Ritmos Cubafricanos Volume 1 began as an informal project initiated by the Academy of Cuban Folklore and Dance in Seattle, WA. When teaching abroad, José Carrion found it difficult to find musicians versed in the lesser-known rhythms heard primarily in the Oriental regions of Cuba. Therefore, we decided to invite into the studio a special group of friends & family - the musicians and singers of Cutumba - to help us record & preserve some of this music in its traditional form.
Our original idea was to use these recordings as an accompaniment for José's folkloric dance classes when live percussion was not possible. After listening to them, we realized that they would also serve as excellent study guides for students of both folkloric percussion and dance. And... for those who want to just listen and enjoy... aché! Recorded in Santiago de Cuba, 2005.

List of songs:
Carabalí
Vodú
Merengue Haitiano
Nagó
Ibo
Gagá
Congo Layé
Masún
Yamvalú