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GABRIEL DELTA & the Hurricanes
KUSIWAN
Released by
Gabriel Delta, recorded by Banksville Records, Distribution:
CDBABY
CD - 15 EURO
Gabriel Delta - KUSIWAN
Gabriel Delta è un musicista giovane ma instancabile, tenace ma
dotato di grande sensibilità che manifesta anche in qualità di
ambasciatore della Associazione della Gioventù Indigena Argentina,
alla quale viene devoluta parte del ricavato proveniente dalla
vendita del CD; scelta l'Italia come seconda patria, fà base in quel
di Vercelli, Gabriel lo abbiamo visto scorazzare un pò tutti per i
festival estivi italiani, dove ha proposto un set infuocato a base
di una miscela di blues - da power-trio, e di ritmi latini, retaggio
indiscusso delle sue origini Argentine; Kusiwan è espressione di
questa piacevole dicotomia; c'è una netta transizione tra l'attacco
Santaneggiante della traccia iniziale "Amores" e lo slow-blues di "Volvere
por ti"; ma il blend è ancora più evidente nel bel strumentale "Juu-Jaa"
traccia costantemente in bilico tra una scansione rock-blues e la
melodia latina; Kusiwan è comunque un lavoro ricco di sapori blues,
il boogie di "Love Train" e la cavalcata hero di "Blues don't hurt
me" ne sono evidenti esempi; tuttavia vi confesso che le incursioni
latine sono quelle che mi hanno colpito diritto nel cuore.
Gianandrea Pasquinelli. Bluestime.it
Gabriel Delta - KUSIWAN
Gabriel Delta & The Hurricanes music is very powerful: Blues is
mixed with Latin rhythm, funky, swing, jump and R&B, so that their
very exciting show becomes a real party. The universality of the
Blues is thus proven: Gabriel uses the Blues as a language
Gabriel Delta, originating from Argentina, started his musical
career in 1988. But it was only in 2003 that, together with his
friend/drummer Fernando "el Conejo", he formed his band 'The
Hurricanes'. With over 200 gigs a year, they are certainly not
unloved. Their newest album is called 'Kusiwan', an expression in
Quechua, a language that is spoken in parts of South America and it
means: "Let's live our life with cheerfulness and decision". Isn't
that not a noble thought! You can describe their music quite easily:
Latin American Blues, meaning, blues music mixed with Latin-American
influences, but in this case interlarded with funk, swing, jump and
rhythm & blues. If you ask me, these are the perfect ingredients to
provide us with a real varied playlist. It starts with the first
track 'Amores', a very energetic song which sets the tone for a
great album. The hoarse voice (only once slightly off tune) as well
as the inventive guitar work of Gabriel are assets to the album.
There are a lot of energetic songs on 'Kusiwan', like the worked up
and also instrumental 'Juu-Jaa' and the cosy 'Where Are You Goin?'.
But Gabriel can play slowly as well, e.g. the ballad 'Volvere Por
Ti' and the slow blues 'Blues Don't Hurt Me'. Also Gabriel's rhythm
section has lots of craftsmanship in store, which means that this CD
really is worth your while.
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