The thoughtfully chosen words from Muzikos festivalis “Beatričės vasaros” after Vocal Sampling concert:
“What was promised was delivered. The Cuban night truly happened. From Frank Sinatra to the tune everyone hums, including a peasant from Guantanamo on the island of Cuba. Guantanamera… Guajira guantanamera… And so, the Lithuanian restraint begins to melt away, hips start swaying, hands clap in rhythm. It turns out we can be part of the wonderful Vocal Sampling orchestra. A musical performance where time seemed to dissolve. It’s amazing to see how, with only their voices, they effortlessly transition from traditional and popular Cuban music to rock and pop, never hiding the deeply rooted character of their Cuban origins. And they don’t need to. After all, it seems as exotic to us as our cured meats, the changing seasons, or tales of forests filled with porcupines. Thanks to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Šakiai for opening its doors, and to everyone who participated in this Cuban night.”
Moments captured by Vidas Venslovaitis.
