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Rumba Columbia

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Rumba Columbia is a traditional Cuban pattern in 6: the “go-to” pattern for 12/8 - if you have only heard one Afro-Cuban rhythm in 12/8, this is probably it. As an energetic Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba was often suppressed and restricted because it was viewed as dangerous and lewd. But it’s ok. You are listening to this pattern over the internet and nobody is watching. Get as lewd as you want. But for heaven’s sake, dance!

12/8 - this was improvised so I don’t know the bpm.

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Alister Flint said

yes, sorry don't know why, i couldn't reply under my login, at time..

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Norm said

Thank you, Alister.

Guest said

they are good, no doubt about it. but what comes first of all, before playing in time, is the natural groove of a beat. and you are without a doubt getting really good at this! :)

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Movement To Contact said

*REPLY* I never thought of it that way!! HA HA!! I love it!!!!

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Norm said

@ Alister: Ha! I have a cuica - and I'm always looking for an excuse to play it - but I usually associate it with Brazilian carnival / samba music. But now that you have mentioned it, I'm going to fire that up in the near future. And thank you, but Pedro & Mauricio are legend, and light years ahead the stuff I produce.

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Alister Flint said

i'm sorry but.. where is the cuica? :p - ok, ok, joke aside, this is as good as some martinez & herrera jam!

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richardlaceves said

again well done,,,, there is a magic to this,,,like a moth pulled to the flame,,, i feel drawn in

Guest said

Awwww now I need a long iced drink with an umbrella innit !! gonna make one too...hot skins Norm,hot skins !

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Tharek Ali Mokbul said

Does what it says on the tin.... And so much more! Really Meditative as well! Love it!

Guest said

Bubbles along like a beaut!

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Wildgeas Music said

That's some prime percussion. Real nifty playing.

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Alister Flint said

where is the cuica? :p

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