7/12/25 What's New?

Published  the Habanera to You Tube and is viewable below. Looks best in vertical on phones.

MOBILE MUSIC VIDEO INTERFACES 9:16 for upcoming pieces.

The Habanera—a term coined when European sailors introduced the dance to their home countries, where it became popular with composers, particularly in France and Spain—eventually influenced the development of additional dance forms like the Cuban danzón and Argentine tango, whose basic rhythmic unit is nearly identical ...

Cumbia, a vibrant musical genre and dance, originated in Colombia, specifically along the Caribbean coast, around the 19th century. It is a fusion of African, Indigenous, and European musical and dance elements. The music features African-derived percussion and rhythms, Indigenous wind instruments like the gaita, and later, European-introduced instruments like the accordion. 

In 1939,

Ary Barroso composed the iconic Brazilian song "Aquarela do Brasil" (also known as "Brazil"), which became a global sensation. The song was inspired by a rainy night when Barroso was unable to leave his home. He envisioned freeing samba from its typical themes of tragedy and sensuality, aiming to capture the greatness and wealth of Brazil. The song's initial chords and rhythm were described as vibrant and filled with emotion, with the sound of rain inspiring the unique beat. 

The Cha-Cha originated in Cuba in the 1940s. It was developed from the Mambo, a dance that was popular at that time. Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin is credited with creating the dance. ~~ I took its basic rhythm and composed a piece out it for guitar. I could play Harmonica with it but wont on this recording.

WHAT IS COMING:

  1. "Habanera" an Italian Habanera by G. Nadir Ferracin 
  2. "La Burrita" a Columbian Cumbia by Eliseo Herrera
  3. "Brazil" a Brazilian Samba by Ary Barroso
  4. "Homenaje A Mis Hijos" by Richard Kain
  5. "Cha Cha Cubana" A Cuban Cha-Cha by Richard Kain.