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Abu Dhabi presents Cimarron - Colombian musical night on the beach

Global Arab Network - - Maha Karim

Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:34

UAE (Abu Dhabi) – The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) continues its unique year- long program World Stage by hosting Colombian musical group CIMARRON next month.

The musical concert will take place on Thursday April 1ST on Abu Dhabi cornice as part of the project that showcases an elite selection of renowned performers from around the world.

From the cattle rearing Lianos Orientals region of Colombia, Cimarron perform the festive dance music of “Joropo” a fiercely virtuoso display of rippling melodies and powerful rhythms combining Andalusian , Indigenous Indian and African roots. Led by harpist Carlos Rojas, these musicians seek to explore and experiment with their rich heritage whilst retaining the essence of the tradition.

The musical fireworks created by harp, bandola, cuatro, bass, cajon, maracas and high-pitched voices are simply breathtaking. The most accomplished Lineara group in Colombia, Cimarron’s Smithsonian album Si Soy Lianero was nominated for a Grammy in 2005 and their WOMEX 08 showcase performance went down a storm.

They are currently preparing a new album and also working on a collaborative project with Welsh harpist Ctrin Finch and were the Latin American stars of last yea’s WOMAD UK Festival.

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