When you hear someone talk about Cuban salsa, they’re most probably talking about the uniquely Cuban musical form called ‘timba.’ Timba is a musically complicated genre. It is characterized by frequent breaks, changes from major to minor keys, often very complex rhythms, an expanded instrumental set and aggressive percussion. Timba is rich in both rhythm, form and lyrics. Pioneers of TIMBA include, LOS VAN VAN, NG La Banda, BAMBOLEO with IRAKERE being the precursor band to modern Timba.
This Saturday September 24th, Descarga presents the CD Release Party for RUMBANKETE 'Que No Pare La Fiesta', the quintessential Timba group, based in Los Angeles. It's going to be high energy from the first note and the perfect night to get familiar with this lively salsa-sub-genre. Guest DJs ERVIN ARANA (Root Down) & BILLY GOODS will be mixing up global flavored rhythms to keep the dance floor movin between sets.
Opening up is The LA INFLUENCE DANCE COMPANY. So early arrival is recommended.
@EL CID
9:30-2AM | Valet Parking Avail | 21 +
$10 admission
$5 b4 10:30 with Rsvp@descargaclub.com
