Jorge Cumbo
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Jorge Cumbo is an Argentine
musician who plays the Andean
quena
flute, combining jazz and Argentine folklore. After early encounters with folklore under his mentor Chango Farías Gomez, and three years at the conservatory, Cumbo discovered the quena flute. After learning the quena from Una Ramos, Cumbo joined Ramos and Jorge Milchberg in the group "Urubamba
" (also known as "Los Incas
") with whom he performed from 1970 to 1976. In 1973, "Urubamba" became famous through their cooperation with Paul Simon
("El Condor Pasa
").
After 1976, Cumbo cooperated with various members of the "Nueva Canción" movement in Argentina, such as Mercedes Sosa
, León Gieco
, and others. In the mid eighties, Cumbo formed a trio with Lito Vitale
(piano) and Lucho Gonzales and later recorded with Manolo Juarez. In 1995, Cumbo formed the "Trio Cumbo" with Gerardo DiGiusto and Ricardo Moyano.
Cumbo has performed all over the world, mainly in Europe, South America and Japan, and was nominated for a Konex Award
for the title of best instrumentalist in the decade from 1985 to 1995, along with Jaime Torres
and Eduardo Lagos.
CDs
Compilations & Participation (CDs)
Films & Videos
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
musician who plays the Andean
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
quena
Quena
The quena is the traditional flute of the Andes. Usually made of bamboo or wood, it has 6 finger holes and one thumb hole and is open on both ends. To produce sound, the player closes the top end of the pipe with the flesh between his chin and lower lip, and blows a stream of air downward, along...
flute, combining jazz and Argentine folklore. After early encounters with folklore under his mentor Chango Farías Gomez, and three years at the conservatory, Cumbo discovered the quena flute. After learning the quena from Una Ramos, Cumbo joined Ramos and Jorge Milchberg in the group "Urubamba
Urubamba (group)
Urubamba was a music group consisting of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, founded in 1956 by Jorge Milchberg. Urubamba, at the time known as "Los Incas" introduced Paul Simon to Andean music in the mid sixties, and then toured and recorded with Simon .Urubamba featured the Argentines Jorge...
" (also known as "Los Incas
Los Incas
Los Incas is a group known for Andean music. They are best known in North America for accompanying Simon and Garfunkel on the song "El Condor Pasa " included on the duo's fifth album, Bridge Over Troubled Water...
") with whom he performed from 1970 to 1976. In 1973, "Urubamba" became famous through their cooperation with Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.Simon is best known for his success, beginning in 1965, as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached number one on the US singles...
("El Condor Pasa
El Cóndor Pasa
El Cóndor Pasa is a Peruvian zarzuela, or musical play, and its more famous title song El Cóndor Pasa.In 2004 the piece was declared Patrimonio cultural de la Nación, an official part of Peru's cultural heritage. The music was composed in 1913 by Daniel Alomía Robles and the libretto by Julio...
").
After 1976, Cumbo cooperated with various members of the "Nueva Canción" movement in Argentina, such as Mercedes Sosa
Mercedes Sosa
Haydée Mercedes Sosa, known as La Negra, was an Argentine singer who was popular throughout South America and some countries outside the continent. With her roots in Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of nueva canción. She gave voice to songs written by both...
, León Gieco
León Gieco
Raúl Alberto Antonio Gieco, better known as León Gieco is a pop-folk music composer and interpreter. He is known for mixing popular folkloric genres with Argentine rock, and for lyrics with social and political connotations...
, and others. In the mid eighties, Cumbo formed a trio with Lito Vitale
Lito Vitale
Héctor Facundo Vitale, known as Lito Vitale, is an Argentine musician, born in Villa Adelina, Buenos Aires province on December 1, 1961.A talented piano player, he was coached by his mother, renowned music teacher Esther Soto, since childhood...
(piano) and Lucho Gonzales and later recorded with Manolo Juarez. In 1995, Cumbo formed the "Trio Cumbo" with Gerardo DiGiusto and Ricardo Moyano.
Cumbo has performed all over the world, mainly in Europe, South America and Japan, and was nominated for a Konex Award
Konex Award
Konex Foundation awards, or simple Konex awards are cultural awards from the Konex Foundation to Argentine cultural personalities.Created in 1980, where conceived as a way to reward the Argentine personalities and institutions of different fields, as well as to stimulate the beginners.Even though...
for the title of best instrumentalist in the decade from 1985 to 1995, along with Jaime Torres
Jaime Torres
Jaime Torres may refer to:*Jaime Torres Bodet , Mexican politician and intellectual, director-general of UNESCO*Jaime Torres , Argentine charango musician, see Music of Argentina...
and Eduardo Lagos.
Partial discography
Vinyl Records & Cassettes- Nadita Nai Nai / Felices Dias - 1977 (Microfon) [Single Vinyl Record]
- La Nieve y El Arco Iris - 1977 (Microfon), 1978 (Trova) Argentina [Vinyl Record]
- Cañas y Computadoras - Argentina [Cassette]
- Cumbo-Vitale-González - 1984 (Ciclo3) Argentina [Vinyl Record]
- En Duplex (with Leo MaslíahLeo MasliahLeo Maslíah is a Uruguayan musician, humorist and writer.Born in 1954 in Montevideo, he started writing and composing in 1978, usually with a touch of humour....
) - 1987 (Orfeo) Argentina [Vinyl Record] - Jorge Cumbo y La Banda Andina - (Cumand) Argentina [Cassette]
- Manolo Juarez & Jorge Cumbo - 1989 (Melopea) Argentina [Vinyl Record]
CDs
- Manolo Juarez & Jorge Cumbo - 1994 (Melopea) Argentina
- Cumbo-Vitale-González - 1994 (Ciclo3) Argentina
- Argentina - Los tiempos Cambian (as Trio Cumbo) - 1995 (A.S.P.I.C) France
- Cañas y Computadoras - 1995 (EPSA) Argentina
- Cañas y Guitarras - 1997 (EPSA) Argentina
- Jorge Cumbo with La Banda Andina - 2000 (Geomusica) France
- Jorge Cumbo Tokyo Live 1999 - 2000 (Sistema) Japan
- Tangos - 2005 (Geomusica) Spain
- 100 Viejos Caballos - 2007 (Geomusica) Spain
Compilations & Participation (CDs)
- Urubamba (as a member of UrubambaUrubamba (group)Urubamba was a music group consisting of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, founded in 1956 by Jorge Milchberg. Urubamba, at the time known as "Los Incas" introduced Paul Simon to Andean music in the mid sixties, and then toured and recorded with Simon .Urubamba featured the Argentines Jorge...
) - 1974 (CBS) [Vinyl Record] - Un Instant d'Eternite (Un Pedazo De Infinito) (as a member of Los IncasLos IncasLos Incas is a group known for Andean music. They are best known in North America for accompanying Simon and Garfunkel on the song "El Condor Pasa " included on the duo's fifth album, Bridge Over Troubled Water...
) - France [Vinyl Record] - Gracias A La Vida (Mercedes SosaMercedes SosaHaydée Mercedes Sosa, known as La Negra, was an Argentine singer who was popular throughout South America and some countries outside the continent. With her roots in Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of nueva canción. She gave voice to songs written by both...
) (1. Todo Cambia) - 1994 (Universal Music) Argentina [CD] - La Memoria del Tiempo/Juntando Almas vol. II (Lito VitaleLito VitaleHéctor Facundo Vitale, known as Lito Vitale, is an Argentine musician, born in Villa Adelina, Buenos Aires province on December 1, 1961.A talented piano player, he was coached by his mother, renowned music teacher Esther Soto, since childhood...
) (11. Adagio) - 1995 (Ciclo3) Argentina [CD] - Un Instant d'Eternite as a member of Los IncasLos IncasLos Incas is a group known for Andean music. They are best known in North America for accompanying Simon and Garfunkel on the song "El Condor Pasa " included on the duo's fifth album, Bridge Over Troubled Water...
- 1996 (Buda Records) France [CD] - Bronca Buenos Aires (10. Nadita Nai Nai) - 2004 (Victor EntertainmentVictor Entertainmentis a subsidiary of Japan Victor Company that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan. It was formerly known as...
) Japan [CD]
Films & Videos
- Prima Rock (Director: Osvaldo Andéchaga) - 1982 Argentina [Cinema]
- Método para Quena - 1988 Perú [Video]
External links
- JORGE CUMBO Website
- Vieja York Video at You Tube
- Huayno-T Live Video at You Tube