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In the year of 2000 Ricardo jocobshon gathered 5 musicians from the Chateau Thierry region in France to form the first lineup.They all shared a love for latin music and especially the styles coming from Cuba

 

"Cap au sud" have just completed the recording, mixing and mastering of the new album "CUMBANCHA" at STUDIO MUSICBOX. During the recording several guests including Jesus Poleo [adoped son of Orlando] and Jipe Aboley have made their contribution along with the horn section. The album is comprised of 9 tracks which the majority are written by the group members, the other tracks are standards rearranged by the group such as EL MANICERO,CARAVAN and the well known [ LA VIE EN ROSE ] Their have been many influnces along the way in making the album such as The fania All Stars, Yuri Buenaventura, Ray Baretto,and Gonzalo Rubacaba to name a few. cap au sud have put their own stamp on what is a blend of exciting Latin jazz and salsa crossed with blues, guajira and timba. Something FOR EVERYBODY, i think so.

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