Maestros del Joropo Oriental
9th Annual Latin Album Winner
9th Annual Latin Album Vox Pop Winner
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Genre: Latin
Smithsonian Folkways
HOMEBASE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Venezuela
ALBUM NOMINATED: ¡Y Que Viva Venezuela! Maestros del Joropo Oriental
WHERE WAS ALBUM RECORDED? Caracas, Venezuela
WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE? Folkways.si.edu
WHICH GENRES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC? Joropo Oriental of several varieties—instrumental, sung, improvised, etc.
IS THERE A THEME TO THE ALBUM? The theme makes a statement of the creative vigor and diversity of stylistic mastery in this regional musical tradition little known outside Venezuela.
WHAT UNUSUAL INSTRUMENTS OR TECHNIQUES DID YOU USE ON THIS ALBUM? We looked to have the mix be as transparent as possible, allowing the contributions of each and every musician to come to the fore.
DID FANS HELP FUND THIS PROJECT? No
DESCRIBE YOUR AUDIENCE: Primarily Venezuelans from all regions. Though, there also is an enthusiastic international audience for our acoustic traditional music with its own special stylistic stamp.
WHAT MAKES YOUR FANS UNIQUE? They are “serious” fans, from the passionate people of the region and the great nation of Venezuela, to highly knowledgeable international Latin Folk music followers.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PLAY? Parrandas (parties), small concerts for other Venezuelans, and international venues, especially in the United States.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BANDS’ MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? This is the first-ever recording honoring several Joropo Oriental master musicians at once.
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS FOR 2010? International touring.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS… At the same time distant from recording and disseminating our particular regional music and a wonderful opportunity to let our music be heard internationally.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? Seeing the look of excitement and the sound of enthusiastic applause from our listeners.