
Patriarcas De La Rumba
Cosa Nostra
Patriarca is the name to define a person who, by age or wisdom, is in a position of moral authority in a family or a collective. This its how it works in the gypsy community. Patriarcas is also the name of a band of male and female gypsies between 60 and 75 years old trying to bring back the "antique" catalan rumbas, the ones played at their exclusive parties and weddings: the "baile de la guerra" (war dance) that only gypsies know. However this is not an old-fashioned folk recording. Cosa Nostra has been recorded by a group of young musicians who, while keeping the authenticity, have a modern, clean and powerful sound. With contributions from Joan Garriga (Dusminguet), Pau Dones (Jarabe de Palo), Sabor de Gracia and Dani Macaco.