Puerto Rican Music in Hawaii: Kachi-Kachi

by VARIOUS ARTIST

Overview

This Smithsonian/Folkways release presents 16 excerpts of kachi-kachi, a variation of Puerto Rican dance music found in Hawaii. Field recordings collected by Ted Solis in 1985 are included and feature examples of the plena, danza, seis, and vals, among other types of song and dance forms. Recorded informally at bars, parties, churches, and other traditional gatherings, the tracks feature varied instrumentation, from traditional conjunto trios (featuring six-string Spanish guitar, cuatro, and guiro) to modern ensembles (featuring the accordion as well as electric and percussive instruments). Lyrics and translations are provided, along with detailed song-by-song descriptions. ~ Jeff Schwachter

Product Details

Release Date:	07/13/1992
Label:	Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
UPC:	0093074001424
Rank:	244660

Tracks

1. Plena: "La Gallina"  - Charlie Figueroa  - August Rodrigues  - Virginia Rodrigues  - Wayne Rodrigues
2. Excerpt from Epiphany Service
3. Christmas Song in Composite Style: Asalto Navideno  -  Caminantes
4. Seis  - Julio Sr. Rodrigues  - Tommy Valentine  - Johnny Lopez  - Glenn Ferriera  - Sam Mercado  - Eddy Hosino
5. Bomba: "El Negro Bembon"  - Juan Cabrera  - Jorge Burgos  - "Quinque" Rosario  - Tommy Valentine
6. Hawaiian Song Performed as a Bolero: Pua 'Olena  -  Latin Gentlemen
7. Danza: "Lagrimas Negras"  -  Latin Gentlemen
8. Guajira Son: "Ay Mama, Que Voy a Hacer?"  -  Mi Gente
9. Merengue "Consigueme Eso"  -  Leo
10. Guaracha: "Malditos Besos"  -  Los Guepos
11. Vals  - George Ayala  - Bonaventura "Van" Torres  - Leroy Joseph Pinero
12. Polca  - George Ayala  - Bonaventura "Van" Torres  - Leroy Joseph Pinero
13. Danza: "Lagrimas Negras"  - George Ayala  - Bonaventura "Van" Torres  - Leroy Joseph Pinero
14. Danza and Paseo  -  Castillo
15. Bomba: "Bomba Negra"  - Charlie Figueroa  - August Rodrigues  - Virginia Rodrigues  - Wayne Rodrigues
16. Seis con Decimas  - Charlie Figueroa  - August Rodrigues  - Wayne Rodrigues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eddy Hosino   Primary Artist
Sam Mercado   Primary Artist
Wayne Rodrigues   Primary Artist
Glenn Ferriera   Primary Artist
Tommy Valentine   Primary Artist
Leroy Joseph Pinero   Primary Artist
Virginia Rodrigues   Primary Artist
Johnny Lopez   Primary Artist
"Quinque" Rosario   Primary Artist
Bonaventura "Van" Torres   Primary Artist
Jorge Burgos   Primary Artist
August Rodrigues   Primary Artist
El Leo   Primary Artist
The Latin Gentlemen   Primary Artist
Bobby Castillo & His Latin Five   Primary Artist
Los Guepos   Primary Artist
Julio Rodrigues Sr.   Primary Artist
Juan Cabrera   Primary Artist
Los Caminantes   Primary Artist
Charlie Figueroa   Primary Artist
George Ayala   Primary Artist
Mi Gente   Primary Artist