CD: CINCO
Music focused on Percussion. Drum Solos and Melodic Compositions.
This is great drum solo and
performance stuff. . .Uncle Mafufo is a great
drummer.....Ravena, VA
CD: DRUMSONGS
A
favorite of dancers and teachers
"Armando gives us rhythmic
melodies...against which to dance our hearts out..."
Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan, Los Gatos, Ca.
Mafufo's compositions using traditional Middle Eastern
rhythms continues to captivate dancers and teachers; this
is rhythm as music to dance to. The rhythms are listed
next to the names of the compositions so they can be
easily identified. Armando plays with dumbeks, defs,
bendirs, bells, and a variety of unlikely percussion toys.
| Review by Rossah |
CD: SKINSTORIES
SkinStories is made up of musical sketches, conceptual
pieces and traditional Middle Eastern dance drum solos.
The sounds you hear and feel in these original
compositions are produced on doumbek, def, rik, sagat,
dohol, tabl beledi, naqara, assorted metal sounds, hand
claps, foot stomps and finger pops.
SkinStories
CD: $9.99
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| Listen to samples: |
| Clap Happy |
| Storm Dance |
| Take a Ride |
| Lullaby |
| Six Acrobats |
| Shakesperience |
| Seven Reasons |
| Queen of Blades |
| Habibi |
| Humpi |
| Digame |
| Gato Timbero |
| That Old Song |
| Arruga la
Camisa |
| Review by Kajira Djoumahna |
CD: TRIBAL TALES
'Armando shows us
a whole new side of himself ... The moods and flavors of
the songs on this CD are sure to be useful for dancers
and listeners who like something out of the ordinary to
challenge and delight... It was "inspired by music
played outdoors: around campfires, under shaded trees,
by oceans, by rivers; endless warm nights shared with
many tribes playing music and dancing 'til the dawn.'..
Kajira, BlackSheep Bellydance.
Tribal
Tales CD: $9.99
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| Listen to samples: |
| Saludos |
| JoyDance |
| In the Shade |
| Tanta Bariga |
| Bajo La Luna |
| Solo Number 9 |
| Foolindabul |
| Round the Fire |
| Dragon Dance |
| Recuerdos |
| Adios, Aloha, Salaam |
| Review by Claire Wesley |
CD: ZIG n ZAG
It was my hope to lay a
foundation of sound that creates images and space for
dancers, helping them to catch a moment where dreams are
realized...Armando
Armando has created a
masterful tour of oriental rhythms and outstanding
melodies that are sure to inspire each and every
dancer. He brings his...expertise to create a CD that
feels improvised and fresh.... Claire Wesley
'Another musical delight from
a master!'...DELILAH, Seattle, WA
Zig n Zag CD: $9.99
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| Listen to samples: |
| Entah |
| Parachanchan |
| Ah Ya Melban |
| Riqs Place |
| Entre Cortinas |
| A la Wis |
| Pipes and Rattles |
| Duet |
| El Six |
| 4 Calabasas |
| Walkfast |
| The Pillars |
| Loco |
| Brizas |
| Review by Helene |
CD: NUBA and SIROCCO
The band NUBA was
formed by Moez MRabet to perform the music and dance of
his Tunisian homeland. Moez M'Rabet is lead vocal, oud
and percussion; Armando Mafufo leads percussion; Sulyman
'el Coyote' on guitar, violin, ney and vocals; Eric
Foster on the zukra, clarinet and saxophone; Mott Jordan
plays acoustic bass; guest Dror Sinai on doumbek and
vocals; the Zibee Sisters chorus: Erin, Aliza and
Elizabeth.
'There is
an interesting variety of dance-provoking rhythms and
the music is a delight all the way to the final
haunting love song "Taht El Yasmina Fil Lil."
For me this memorable album conjures up sweet dreams
of happy days beside the blue Mediterranean Sea'...Helene
S., Felton, Ca.
| Listen to samples: |
| Habibi Ya Noor El Ayn |
| Solenzara |
| Sam'ra Ya Sam'ra |
| Yamma Gool El' Baba |
| Shoftik Marra |
| Laylit Shibbet |
| Reetik Ma Na'Ref Ween |
| Taht El Yasmina Fil-Lil |