On the A Side, Abeja is built upon a mixture of the NY-style Mozambique rhythm, which had a crucial impact on Salsa made in Caracas; and straight up James Brown inspired funk. All rooted by the quintessential latin Clave rhythm to keep dancers locked in. The tune’s vocal chant “Va Volando Como E” serving as an uplifting mantra for Los Forajidos.
Originally released on Volumen Dos by Monsalve Y Los Forajidos.
Re-mastered and cut by The Carvery, London
from
Abeja b/w Black & Decker,
released April 28, 2017
Raul Monsalve - bass, vocals
Juanma Trujillo - guitar
José Ignacio Benitez - guitar, vocals
Rafael Greco - sax tenor
Noel Mijares - trumpet
Leo Cordova - drums
José "viruta" Martinez - congas, vocals
Orestes Gomez - campana, shekere
Produced by Raúl Monsalve and Juanma Trujillo.
Recorded at Estudio Galáctica, AGP Studio and Centro Cultural CorpBanca
Sound engineer: Jorge Herrera assisted by Juan Pablo Castillo, Erik Aldrey.
Mixed by: Fidel Goa at Estudios Tumbador