Paito is among the supreme chiefs of the gaita (bagpipe). He is 76 years old, was born in Flamenco Bolivar, in the town of Maria La Baja, and is a transcendental figure in the musical history of his region. Owner of an astonishing versatility in composing and playing his instrument, has been playing since the 1950s. Paito, a piper, carrying the wisdom and legacy of black culture, has become a guru and seminal influence for many creators of today's national music. Paito, and almost all the black bagpipers of that region: their uncles, grandparents and relatives in general, were bullerengueros, sexteteros and gaiteros (interpreters of the bagpipe rhythm). 'Mejor que me Mate Dios', in which his traditional music dialogues with a trio of urban musicians composed of drums, double bass and electric guitar.
Tracks:
1. Mejor que me mate dios 04:26
2. La cumbia isle?a 04:51
