Sapo Guapo band members JB Ramirez, Mike Cherry, Adam
Jenkins and Gustavo Farfan recently returned from Cuba
where they were on an extensive Musicological Journey.
They would like to thank Rick Muniz and Leslie Balog
from Global Exchange and ICAP (The Institute for the
Friendship with Cuban People) for putting the program
together, it was a dream come true for those who went.
Sapo Guapo members were once again treated to a live
performance in the home of Pedro Luis Ferrer, who was
accompanied by his daughter Lena Ferrer on Vocals, and
Cajon (a Peruvian Box used as a percussion instrument),
Larlys Morales Fernandez on vocals and guitar, Basilio
Perodin on Marimbula (a finger bass box with keys that
can be tuned), Clave, Bongo's and Cowbell. All played
simultaneously. Pedro Luis Ferrer played Tres, Guitar and
sang lead vocals. Pedro's melodic voice along with the
harmonies of Lena and Larlys and the rhythms of Basilio
are truly captivating and lifted our spirits and opened
our souls to a taste of Cuba we will cherish Por Siempre
(Forever). Last year, Pedro was working on releasing a
new CD which has since been released. It's called
Rustico and was released in March of 2005.
Hear clips from and purchase his new CD at rockpaperscissors.biz.
