Disclaimer : TIMBA.com does not endorse any religious views whatsoever, we are only reporting what Mr. Díaz has himself narrated in this video.

In this controversial 8 minute video narrated by Rosendo "El Gallo" Díaz himself, this ex-Manolito y su Trabuco & Orquesta Revé lead vocalist describes the loss of his voice, all the unsuccesful treatments performed by IFA Yoruba priests that followed, and his full recuperation triggered by his new religious beliefs. 

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El Gallo is also in the news with a new release by Proyecto Sonidos de Júbilo -a Timba and Son collective. Rosendo, along with vocalist Andy Marcos of Monte de Sión, deliver very powerful vocal performances on this new album. Led by trumpeter David Eduardo Ríos, Sonidos de Júbilo is a unique musical project that unites the forces of sacred music and contemporary Cuban dance music (Timba). Sonidos de Júbilo has incorporated traditional Spanish Baptist hymns and orchestrated them with a modern big band tropical sound. Along with Rosendo and Andy, the album features performances by Cuban musicians Alberto Salas (piano) and Yuri Pérez (saxophone). This digital release also includes two (2) Rosendo "El Gallo" Díaz music videos. Total playing time = 36:16 mm:ss.

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RUMBANKETE @ Yoshi's Oakland - Open Dance Floor - Thursday, February 11 2010 
13-piece All Star contemporary Cuban music (Timba) orchestra from Los Angeles
Presenting Sponsor: CUBAVERA® (a subsidiary of Perry Ellis International)
Associate Sponsor: e.K. Clothing (salsa dresses & dancewear) 

Led by master trombonist & arranger Denis Jirón,  RUMBANKETE reigns supreme in the greater Los Angeles area. This new group is the only musical force currently performing contemporary Cuban dance music (timba). The band plays in various formats but prefers to perform with its full 14 piece line-up. Its front line includes singers Gonzálo "Chalo" Chomat (ex Conexión Salsera) and Iris Sandra Cepeda (ex Arte Mixto), both consummate musicians from Cuba who have made LA their home.

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USA Timberos & Timberas alert! Preparense que viene Van Van. Mi gente aquí les presento las primeras fechas de la giras del verano:

June 6  - Sun - NEW YORK - Summerstage
June 7 - Mon - NEW YORK - S.O.B's

June 9 - Wed - DENVER - venue TBD* (check for upadates)

June 11 - Fri - ALBUQUERQUE - Alburquerque Museum Amphitheater

June 12 - Sat - LOS ANGELES - Hollywood Bowl

June 13 - Sun - SAN DIEGO - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

June 14 - Mon - SAN FRANCISCO - Yoshi's
June 15 - Tues - SAN FRANCISCO - Yoshi's

June 16 - Wed - OAKLAND - Yoshi's
June 17 - Thurs - OAKLAND - Yoshi's

June 19 - Sat - BOONVILLE - California Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

*the Yoshi's SF dates replace the Stern Grove show. LVV will not play Stern Grove.

*for promoter inquiries please contact Mr. Paul Goldman of Monterey International

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RUMBANKETE @ Yoshi's Oakland - Open Dance Floor - Thursday, February 11 2010 
13-piece All Star contemporary Cuban music (Timba) orchestra from Los Angeles
Presenting Sponsor: CUBAVERA® (a subsidiary of Perry Ellis International)
Associate Sponsor: e.K. Clothing (salsa dresses & dancewear) 
Event Produced by Michael Lazarus

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Rumbankete takes a bow after a great show at Yoshi's Oakland !

Rumbankete looking good at Yoshi's Oakland !

Chalo la pone buena  -  dirige Denis Jirón

Introducing the band for the second set

muchas gracias e.K. Clothing!

muchas gracias C - U - B - A - V - E - R - A !

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