Bongos, not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Classic Rock and Roll. Maybe if you think about Santana then yes, but who else other than comes to mind? I bet Ted Nugent didn’t even come within 10 miles of your thoughts. Yet here he is batting cleanup on a Bongos playlist! Whodda thunkit?!
Most sources on Afro-Cuban cultural history argue that the bongo derives from Central African (Congo/Bantu) drum models, noticeable in the open bottoms. Also a Santería influence from Yoruba culture in the symbolic "twin" drum is assumed. The strong historical presence of Africans from the Congo/Angola region in Eastern Cuba (where the bongo first appeared) makes such an influence probable. Moreover, Central African/Congo influences are also documented in the Cuban son music genre, including changüí, and initially the development of the bongo drum went parallel with these genres. From such conceptual African drum models, the bongo developed further in Cuba itself, and some historians state that the attaching of the two drums was a later invention that took place in Cuba.
Who knew!
Your task? Name some more Classic Rock tracks that have easily discernable bongos on them… Go ahead … give it try!
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LL - I somewhat remember these guys. Especially New Orleans Ladies, and it seems like maybe one other hit. This is a bit funky, probably more so than I'd have thought. I like it. Sounds like an album that may be worth seeking out.
MH - I think Jon posted this album at some point. This is a pretty good song. This is not the original vocalist, right? I prefer the original, but like I said, this song is not bad at all.
PB - I do not have this album. Damn, her voice is so good. Not sure who I would pick as greatest female rock vocalist of all time between her and AW. Probably PB, not sure. Maybe AW. Not sure. Although the bongos don't sound totally out of place on any of the three tracks so far, they probably fit here the best. This is a terrific track. PB is one of those artists whose entire catalog is something I should pick up.
TN - Love the guitar intro. It's not anything particularly special, it's just cool. I'm diggin' this song. That guitar solo is too short, but so good. I'm not a huge fan of Ted's, but I need to spin this album soon.
Honestly, other than Santana, I doubt that I could think of a single classic rock song that utilizes the bongos.
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