history
Latin
America is composed of 20 republics and hundreds of cultures. While the
music of some have been popularized in North America, others remain to
be discovered.
Based
in Toronto, MADERAZ is dedicated to celebrate and keep alive the rich
musical heritage of Latin America, while adding a seductive blend of
urban overtones. Their repertoire includes the Afro-influenced rhythms
from Colombia, Cuba, Peru, Brazil and Venezuela. MADERAZ creates a
distinct, vibrant, musical expression and a unique repertoire for its
compositions and performances and will have everybody up and dancing to
the irresistible rhythms.
MADERAZ
perform on many distinctive instruments, creating a variety of unusual
and beautiful sounds. The evocative KENA and SIKUS are combined with
vocals, guitar, bass and an assortment of Afro-Latin American
percussion instruments, such as the CONGAS, the CAJON (Peruvian wooden
box) and some Brazilian drums (TIMBA, REPINIQUE, SURDO, CUICA…) The
universal appeal of this contagious music will transcend borders and
have everybody up and dancing to the irresistible rhythms.
The
name MADERAZ comes from the Spanish word “madera” which means “wood”,
symbolizing the fact that many of the musical instruments, at certain
time, were all made from that material.
MADERAZ
has been working with PROLOGUE TO THE PERFORMING ARTS since 1994,
offering specially adapted workshops and performances in Ontario
schools to encourage the performing arts as an integral part of
education.
