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Ilu Aye

Ilu Aye-El Tambor del Mundo- The Drum of the World

About Me

ILU AYE (Literally, "The Drum of the World" in Yoruba)was founded in 2004 by a collective of individuals, to celebrate the connections between the peoples and cultures of the African Diaspora. Bringing together the next generation of Afro-Puerto Rican, -Dominican, and -Cuban percussionists and singers, ILU AYE is dedicated to preserving and promulagting the rich cultural legacy of Africa in the Americas and the Caribbean, through performance, educational workshops, and community-centered gatherings where the rhythms of the African Caribbean reign. Trained by master musicians from all three islands, and versed in sacred and popular rhythms such as bata, guiro, rumba (Cuba); bomba and plena (Puerto Rico); and palos, salves, and kongos (Dominican Republic), ILU AYE interprets traditional songs and reinvigorates the genres with original compositions by renowned akpwon, Osvaldo "Bembe" Lora.ILU AYE has performed at numerous venues around New York City, including but not limited to: the internationally renowned SOBs (Sounds of Brasil world music venue), State University of NY (SUNY)-Purchase, City University of NY(CUNY)/BMCC, City University of NY(CUNY)/Lehman College, Teatro La Tea, CAMARADAS el Barrio, the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café, the Daily News/Cingular Stage at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Festival/Festival de la 116, the Langston Hughes Library (Queens, NY), The Hostos Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CUNY), and Lincoln Center Out of Doors (La Casita).Join [email protected] for future events.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/20/2006
Band Website: the-zol-lab.com/iluaye
Band Members: Osvaldo "Bembesito" Lora (akpon'singer', minor percussion) Fidel Tavarez (minor percussion, percussion, vocals) Jonathan Troncoso (percussion, lead vocals) Niko Laboy (percussion, vocals) Camilo Molina ( percussion, vocals) Obanilu Allende (percussion, vocals) Nina Rodriguez ( Vocal coach/ Lead-back up vocals) Norka Nadal (Lead/back up vocals, minor percussion)
Influences: Ilu Aye LIVE @ Camaradas..1) Bata-Obatala 2)Bomba-Mwe Ale 3) Salve - El Tabaco 4)Kongo Medley-Male & 5)Kongo Medley- Camino Reales & Kalunga 6)Oro (Bata) Para Oshun 7)Rumba Espiritual Para San Pedro w/ Intro by Pupy Insua***SPECIAL THANKS to Dennis Flores of PALENQUEURBANA.ORG for the video footage***
Sounds Like: A global African drum cipher... you can hear the root rhythms of popular Latin musics such as salsa, merengue, and son.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Maferefun Chango

May Chango always be a warrior for justice in your lives. Modupe Olufina por la bendicion del tambor, el poder de Obara, y la candela que nos ilumina! Today is also Iansa's day in Brasil. Hekua...
Posted by Ilu Aye on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:09:00 PST

Solicitors, Predators, and Groupies

This does not apply to sincere fans (fans are not groupies!), fellow artists, collaborators, and community folks.  We love and appreciate your support and enthusiasm for our work. If there is any...
Posted by Ilu Aye on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:51:00 PST