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EL CRUZAO

New Acoustic Music from Venezuela

Ensamble Gurrufío


The Gurrufio Ensemble, founded in 1984, is the leader of the new movement of instrumental Venezuelan music. Luis Julio Toro (flute), Cristobal Soto (mandolin), Cheo Hurtado (cuatro, guitar) and David Pena (double bass) are young masters of this celebrated form as both soloists and accompanists. This group is considered the most important of the genre not only for its virtuosity but also for its modern feel, expressed through its mastery of traditional urban Venezuelan music.
- Jun Ishihashi
[1] El Marimbolero     Cristobal Soto
[2] Cosas del ayer     Vals. Rafael Rincon Gonzalez
[3] El Cruzao     Joropo. Ricardo Sandoval
[4] Atardecer     Vals. Lencho Amaro
[5] Dos Carlos     Merengue. Henry Martinez
[6] Crucigrama     Vals. Luis Laguna
[7] Sr Jou     Danza. Pablo Camacaro
[8] Potpourri     Merengues y joropos. Various
[9] Caballo viejo     Pasaje. Simon Diaz
[10] El tamarindo     Joropo. Albert "Beto" Valderrama
[11] Maria Cecilia     Danza. Adolfo de Pool
[12] La bella y la fiesta     Seis por ocho. Adaption Cheo Hurtado
[13] Tarde Lluvia     Vals. Eduardo Serrano
[14] El diablo suelto / Petalos de rosa     Valses. Heraclio Hernandez / Pedro Oropeza Volcan



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