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composed by Jose Quintana
design Think 1
engineer [mastering] Shane McEnhill
engineer [recording] Chris Lewis
engineer [recording] Leroy Quintyn
illustration David S. Blanco
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Charles Bullen
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Chucho Valdés
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Eustace Williams
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Jean-Dominique Nkishi
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Jessica Lauren
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Jose Neto
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Jose Quintana
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Mabi Thobejane
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Mzwandile Qotoyi
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Nondzondelelo Fancy Galada
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Philippe D'Amonville
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Ricky Randimbiarison
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Robbie Geerkin
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Steve Fishwick
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Suzan Hendricks
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Tony Koe
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Tostie Taylor
performer [contributing artists on this record are] Zim Ngqawana
producer Tony Thorpe
sleeve notes Robert Trunz
Record Company M.E.L.T. 2000 Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) M.E.L.T. 2000
Copyright (c) M.E.L.T. 2000
Published By Melt 2000 Publishing Limited
Recorded At Bowl Court Studios
Recorded At Brownhill Farm Studios
Glass Mastered At Sony DADC
Percussion maestro and former timbal player with Los Van Van, Changuito (Jose Luis Quintana) is best known for his groundbreaking work with the legendary Cuban band. As one of the world's leading multi-percussionists, Changuito expanded the vocabulary of Latin rhythms with his seminal Songo grooves, and has taught some of the finest conga players of today including Giovanni Hidalgo. Changuito released a series of educational videos which have become a must for any up and coming percussionist playing Cuban music.

Syncopation, his debut album for MELT blends his virtuoso percussive talents and Cuban grooves with dancefloor beats and contemporary electronica. Tony Thorpe's production skills were added to the raw elements, creating a fusion of Latin rhythms with trip hop and drum'n'bass. This unique album will be equally appreciated by both world music and dance aficionados.

Barcode: 6 17936 20952 2 (Text)
Label Code: LC 6110
Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0100328862-0101 11 A0
Matrix / Runout: * (Mould Text)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946C