Lazaro Ros
Lazaro Ros is the world's leading akypwon, or lead singer in the Afro-Cuban tradition of LA Regla de Ocho, a style of music rooted in the Yoruba culture. A founding member of Conjunto Folklorico Nacional, which he helped to form as the National Folkloric Ensemble of Cuba, Ros has continued to explore the akypwon tradition in a variety of mediums. In addition to recording three memorable solo albums, Ros has collaborated with the National Ballet of Cuba, saxophonist/composer Lucia Hergo, and Cuban pop band Mezcla. Ros has composed many pieces for musical theater productions and films including Maria Antonia. Born into extreme poverty, Ros supported himself as a cook and shopkeeper. Initiated into La Regla de Ocho in 1950, he learned many songs from the repertoire of master singer Eugenio de la Rosa. In 1997, Ros claimed that his tour of the United States was going to conclude with his final concerts.
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Argayú Sola. Ibeyis. Orishaoko. Naná Burucú
World - Released by Unicornio on 1 Jan 2002
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ori Bata
Lazaro Ros, Brüning von Alten, Julio Guerra, Angel Pedro Bolanos
Jazz - Released by ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann on 25 Feb 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo