ALFONSO LOVO - La Gigantona
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 02:15PM
An incredible acetate find from those intrepid archivists at Numero, La Gigantona runs the gamut from frenzied desgargas to Spanish guitar, Afrobeat-ish horn charts, Echoplexed tape-delay dub-outs and stinging Santana-like leads, yet remains a stunningly coherent and cohesive listen.
"The son of a prominent Nicaraguan politician, Lovo was a choice target for the Sandinista rebels who hijacked his homeward flight from Miami in December of 1971, ultimately putting several rounds through the talented musician’s torso and hand. After several years, and as many surgeries, he would break new ground on this psychedelic swirl of Latin jazz and pan-American funk with his musical partner, percussionist Jose 'Chepito' Areas." - Numero Group


Reader Comments (1)
I am recording in Miami, and attempting to outdo my self with a blues and booogie inspired album. It will create waves, for sure....The theme is really cool and soon y'all will hear about it
Alfonso