Originally from Guapi, a small town in the forgotten Pacific region of Colomba, Diego Obregón comes from a centuries-old tradition of marimba music, whose roots trace back to West Africa. A true virtuoso in his instrument, Obregón has made some groundbreaking contributions to his tradition by being the first to build marimbas with standard tuning, and by blending the traditional currulao rhythms with modern styles such as afro-cuban music. His first album, Pequeña Historia, is a masterpiece filled with love for his musical heritage, his ancestry and the beckoning of a far away homeland.
Evocative and provocative, the Tin Throat Ensemble reaches into the reservoir of folk and improvisational traditions, setting them aflame and distilling an intoxicating essence of psychedelic rhythms, maddeningly catchy melodies and outright fury. The chaos of life in a modern metropolis, the resulting longing for harmony, and the humor and playfulness necessary to navigate through it, are all evident in the Tin Throat Ensemble, led by guitarist and composer Alejandro Flórez.
Diego Obregón’s Grupo Chonta
Diego Obregón: Marimba and Compositions
Justin Wood: Soprano Sax
Cristian Mendoza: Tenor Sax
Franco Pinna: Drums
Nestor Gómez: Percussion
Rudic Vidal: Bass
Alejandro Flórez: Guitar
The Tin Throat Project
Dan Blake: Saxophone
Andrew Drury: Drums
Chris Tordini: Bass
Alejandro Flórez: Guitar and Compositions
