Flutist, Orlando Valle, known to his followers as, “MARACA,” grew up in a musical environment. He took up the flute at an early age and was invited to join Irakere, one of Cuba’s most popular bands, at the age of twenty-two. During his six years with Irakere, he excelled as a flutist, keyboard player and arranger. To date Maraca has recorded nine albums as a leader, is the recipient of numerous awards, such as the 1st and 3rd national Composers [...]
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New CDs – September 2011 – Part 2
Superb technical skills, musical vision and inspired playing go hand in hand on this new CD by Cuban flautist virtuoso Orlando Valle, better known as Maraca. Recorded live in concert at the Grand Theater of Havana on January 2010, "Reencuentro" is a real treat, not only because of the great artists who joined "Maraca" on this project, the excellent arrangements and compositions included, but because it comes with a DVD that allows you to participate [...]