Los Hacheros: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

June 30, 2016 by FELIX CONTRERAS • Sometimes it's necessary to get back to basics. In the case of Los Hacheros, that means returning to the deep groove of Afro-Caribbean music that provides the source material for modern salsa and all of its permutations.

As you'll see in this video, the band's dedication to authenticity is masterfully executed with a serious dose of sabor. In fact, the band was so swinging, it was impossible to sit on the sidelines and pass up my own chance to jump in during "Bambulaye" and perform with the band myself. So clear out the furniture and turn up the sound on this video to create your own dance party.

Bambulaye is available now:

Set List:
"Baila Con Los Hacheros"
"Papote's Guajira"
"Bambulaye"

Credits:
Producers: Felix Contreras, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Colin Marshall; Production Assistant: Jackson Sinnenberg; Photo: NPR.

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[lotfiemusic]

This is one of the most underrated NPR performances. Hats off.

[kk]

Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the musicians are:
William Ash - Bass
Itai Kriss - Flute/Percussion
Carlos Padron - Conga
Jacob Plasse - Tres Cubano
Papote Jimenez - Percussion/Vocals
Eddie Venegas - Violin/Trombone
Felix Contreras - Guest Conga

[frank_southwell]

Dancer, backup vocals, violin soloist and trombone player. Super talented musician.

[RAPBEEFRECORDS]

7 years later and I am still coming back here to feel music again

[florabramwell]

I swear Tiny Desk concerts are preserving my sanity and feeding my soul these days, thank you!!

[penelopemontoya]

This should be prescribed to whoever is feeling down.

[zackvye]

As a South African; I can hear Home in this soundscape.

I love what you humans do. Thank You

[runningfromulcerativecolit]

Before covid I would go to see these guys every week in NYC. Couldn't believe that such a performance was free every week!

[luanacobra]

Trombonist/violinist dancing is everything

[zat]

Karim Benzema en el güiro y la flauta, Radamél Falcao en el trombón y el violín y Aziz Ansari en voz y percusión. ¡Grandes Los Hacheros!

[danielagreda]

¿CÓMO HE PODIDO VIVIR TANTOS AÑOS SIN ESCUCHAR A ESTE GRUPAZO? 😱

[cecielgitaar]

The guy playing the trombone and violin plus backing vocals, is definitly the star of this performance for me! So fun to watch!

[Danielblco]

This brings back so many memories from my childhood in Venezuela. I remember my parents having parties at home and me falling asleep in the couch to this music.

[soccerqueenlife]

I served the flautist coffee years ago and I was too nervous to say I loved their Regret that moment!!!! 🥺🥺

[bounechadah]

My new favorite NPR concert ❤ Love from Algeria 🇩🇿

[CASHVAI]

My God, that salsa breakdown at 13:52 gave me goose bumps!

[omarelramirez]

This guys remind me of the Golden age of Buena Vista Social Club, I went to two concerts when they were all alive. I can hear their voices (ghosts) with these guys! Thank you NPR, had no idea of them

[juanjosemariategui]

This is probably one of the greatest Tiny Desk intros

[JLxpez]

Jugador de fútbol, trombonista y violinista. Falcao, eres increíble!

[henrymartinez]

This second generation Cuban is moved to tears. Thank you! I lost my parents, but they live on through our music and food.