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'''Roberto Pla''' (born February 13, 1947) is a Colombian [[percussionist]] best known as the 'God-Father of Latin Music in the UK'<ref name="Glastonbury Festival">{{cite web|url=http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/glastonbury-performance-is-finalist-for-latin-uk-awards/|website=http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/|publisher=© 1997–2014 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL|accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref> for his contribution to the live music scene in the united kingdom, particularly in Afro- influenced rhythms. |
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'''Roberto Pla''' (born February 13, 1947) is a Colombian [[percussionist]] and bandleader based in London, England. Primarily a ''[[timbalero]]'', he is best known for his contribution to the [[Latin American music|Latin music]] scene in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="Glastonbury Festival">{{Cite web|url=https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/glastonbury-performance-is-finalist-for-latin-uk-awards/|title=Glastonbury Festival - Glastonbury performance is finalist for Latin UK Awards|website=Glastonburyfestivals.co.uk|date=25 June 2017|accessdate=27 July 2020}}</ref> He has toured with [[Carlos "Patato" Valdés]], [[Alfredo Rodríguez]] and [[Adalberto Santiago]], among others. |
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⚫ | Roberto Pla was born in [[Barranquilla]] on Colombia's Northern Atlantic coast, a tropical area rich in music and folklore. As a boy, he studied percussion with Pompilio Rodriguez, at that time one of Colombia's greatest percussionists. In 1964, he left Barranquilla for Bogota the country's capital, and while he was there he became an active session musician playing with some of the best bands in his country including Los Ocho De Colombia. From 1968-78 he played drum kit with Orchestra [[Lucho Bermudez]], Colombia's leading Big Band, and national institution with whom he toured Latin America and the United States, recorded numerous albums and appeared weekly on Colombian television.<ref name="Ronnie Scotts">{{cite web |url=http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/artists/roberto-pla-latin-ensemble |title=Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble - Ronnie Scott's |website=www.ronniescotts.co.uk |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906202254/http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/artists/roberto-pla-latin-ensemble |archive-date=6 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===New York and London=== |
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==Career== |
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⚫ | In 1979, Pla left Colombia for New York, where he became a busy [[salsa music|salsa]] session percussionist working with, amongst others, Orchestra La Tradition. In 1980 the attractions of the European pop scene drew him to London, where he joined the jazz fusion band Cayenne and Latin funksters Gonzalez (world tour) and, by 1982, he was touring the world with pop megastars [[Boney M]]. In 1984, he was one of the earliest members of the London School of Samba, the first samba school to be set up in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/lsshistoricalarchives/29172488814/|title=1984_cardiff_002_flickr|date=19 September 2016|accessdate=27 July 2020|website=Flickr.com}}</ref> Since then, Pla has been a resident in the UK. Artists that he has played and toured with include [[Joe Strummer]] (ex-Clash) with whom he featured in the French film ''[[I Hired a Contract Killer]]'', Caribbean Soca artist [[Arrow (musician)|Arrow]] (US tour), Spanish pop band [[Radio Futura]], Japanese duo [[The Frank Chickens]], and rock heavyweights [[Motörhead]]<ref name="Radio interview BBC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01fm5fl|title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Cerys Matthews, With Roberto Pla|website=BBC|accessdate=27 July 2020}}</ref> (with whom he featured in the film ''[[Eat the Rich (film)|Eat the Rich]]''). In 1987, he toured Japan and the far east with [[Slim Gaillard]], and performed in North Africa with Cuban pianist [[Alfredo Rodriguez]]. He has also recorded for [[Kate Bush]] and [[M People]]. In 1992, he toured Europe and America with [[Virgin Records]]-signed Sonny Southton. In summer 1993, he toured Europe with [[Blue Note Records]]-signed rap act US 3, Fania Allstars' vocalist [[Adalberto Santiago]] and Azuquita. In 1998, he toured Europe with [[Sidestepper]] and the Newyorican Poets, and in November 1999, toured China with [[Trevor Watts]]’ Moire Music. In September/ October 2000, Pla toured Canada, USA and Latin America with Watts. In 2009, Pla played with the [[Ronnie Scott]] Allstars Orchestra conducted by [[Peter Long]] with special guest the American trumpeter [[John Faddis]]. In 2010, Pla guested with Jazz At The Lincoln Centre Orchestra led by [[Wynton Marsalis]] at [[The Barbican Centre]] in London. Pla is also a regular member of [[Gillespiana]], an all-star big band featuring British session musicians. In 2011, Pla performed at the Southbank's Vintage Festival (R.F.H.) where he performed in the orchestra conducted by Sid Gauld backing acts including [[Adam Ant]], [[Sandie Shaw]] and [[The Christians (band)|The Christians]]. |
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⚫ | In 1991, the band released a track on ''The Freedom From Debt'' CD (WDM Records). In 1993, they received a bursary from the Arts Council of Great Britain to tour the UK and, in Autumn 1993, they toured the far east. In 1995, recorded a follow up CD for Tumi Records and a further release in 1997. In 1996, the band participated in the Salsa Legends Tour, featuring, among others, Azuquita on vocals as a special guest, plus [[Alfredo Rodriguez]] on piano. [[Justo Almario]] on tenor saxophone, and also Steve Turre on trombone. Other Latin musicians that the Latin Ensemble have accompanied in the UK and Europe include [[Cheo Feliciano]], [[Marvin Santiago]], Tito Allen, Pedro Arroyo and Tito Gomez.<ref name="Roberto Pla Website">{{Cite web|url=http://www.150m.com/|title=Free Web Hosting, Free Website Builder, Make a Website|website=150m.com|accessdate=27 July 2020}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 1991, the band released a track on ''The Freedom From Debt'' CD (WDM Records). In 1993 they received a bursary from the Arts Council of Great Britain to tour the UK and in Autumn 1993 they toured the far east. 1995 recorded a follow up CD for Tumi Records |
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⚫ | Recent major live highlights for Roberto Pla and the Latin Ensemble have been [[Brecon Jazz Festival]](2007),<ref name="BBC interview">{{cite web|title=Brecon Jazz BBC interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_lLY_Ae7o|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref> Expo Festival [[Lisbon]], The [[Edinburgh Fringe]] Festival (2009), Canada Square Festival (Canary Wharf, Docklands. (2009), Under the Stars Festival (2010), Jazz at The Boisdale (Canary Wharf), Ronnie Scotts Club (Dec. 2011). In April 2012 the band celebrated their 25th anniversary with a concert at the Assembly Hall in Islington and won their first LUKAS award for 'Lifetime Achievement and contribution to the Latino Community in the UK'. In June 2013, Pla and his Latin Ensemble headlined the 'Glasto Latino Stage' at [[Glastonbury Festival]] and subsequently won their second LUKAS for 'Concert of the year' in spring 2014.<ref name="LUKAS Award">{{cite web|title=LUKAS 2014|url=http://www.thelukas.co.uk/content/winners-and-runners-lukas-2014|website=Thelukas.co.uk/|date=7 April 2014 |publisher=Copyright The LUKAS 2014|accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref> In August 2017, Pla performed at the Royal Albert Hall as a special guest on "BBC Prom 57: Swing No End" led by Claire Teal and conducted by Guy Barker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e468gw|title=Prom 57: Swing No End|website=BBC Music Events|accessdate=27 July 2020}}</ref> |
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==Bands== |
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⚫ | Pla was a founder member of the UK's first Salsa band Valdez.<ref name=Barbican>{{cite web|title=Barbican Music|url=http://www.barbican.org.uk/media/events/10062latinmusicusaprogrammefinal.pdf|website=Barbican.org.uk|accessdate=6 August 2014|ref=Barbican}}</ref> He was also the Co-founder of UK salsa band Sonido De Londres who recorded two albums. In 1986, PLa founded his own 12 piece all-star band: the Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble who since have made numerous European Festival and TV appearances . |
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* Eat the Rich - Featuring rock heavyweight Motorhead |
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* I Hired a Contract Killer - with Joe Strummer - ex Clash |
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* Auf Wiedersehen Pet - in Cuba |
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* The Late Show feat. The Mambo Kings BBC2 |
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* Never Say Die - James Bond's Soundtrack-Music by David Arnold |
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* 102 Dalmatians - Soundtrack |
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* Rear Window Latin Music in the UK |
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* Chanel 4, Ruby Wax Show BBC |
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* Top of the Pops - with The Cure |
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* TFI Friday with Chris Evans - The Cure<ref name="Film and TV">{{cite web|title=Film and TV|url=http://roberto-pla.150m.com/|website=http://roberto-pla.150m.com/|publisher=FreeWeb|accessdate=6 August 2014|ref=Roberto Pla website}}</ref> |
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==Further reading== |
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* {{cite book |last=Steward |first=Sue |date=1999 |title=Salsa Musical Heartbeat of Latin America |url= |location=London |publisher=Thames and Hudson ltd |page=9,132,142,144 |isbn=050028153X }} |
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⚫ | * {{cite book |last=Broughton, Ellington, Muddyman, Trillo |first=Simon, Mark, David, Richard |date=1994 |title=World Music the Rough Guide |url=https://archive.org/details/worldmusicroughg00brou/page/539 |location=London |publisher=Rough Guides ltd |pages=[https://archive.org/details/worldmusicroughg00brou/page/539 539–591] |isbn=1858280176 |url-access=registration }} |
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 16 February 2024
Roberto Pla | |
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Birth name | Roberto Enrique Pla García |
Born | Barranquilla, Colombia | February 13, 1947
Genres | Salsa, descarga, Latin jazz, Latin pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Timbales, drum kit, hand percussion |
Years active | 1964-present |
Labels | Tumi Music |
Roberto Pla (born February 13, 1947) is a Colombian percussionist and bandleader based in London, England. Primarily a timbalero, he is best known for his contribution to the Latin music scene in the United Kingdom.[1] He has toured with Carlos "Patato" Valdés, Alfredo Rodríguez and Adalberto Santiago, among others.
Life and career
[edit]Early life
[edit]Roberto Pla was born in Barranquilla on Colombia's Northern Atlantic coast, a tropical area rich in music and folklore. As a boy, he studied percussion with Pompilio Rodriguez, at that time one of Colombia's greatest percussionists. In 1964, he left Barranquilla for Bogota the country's capital, and while he was there he became an active session musician playing with some of the best bands in his country including Los Ocho De Colombia. From 1968-78 he played drum kit with Orchestra Lucho Bermudez, Colombia's leading Big Band, and national institution with whom he toured Latin America and the United States, recorded numerous albums and appeared weekly on Colombian television.[2]
New York and London
[edit]In 1979, Pla left Colombia for New York, where he became a busy salsa session percussionist working with, amongst others, Orchestra La Tradition. In 1980 the attractions of the European pop scene drew him to London, where he joined the jazz fusion band Cayenne and Latin funksters Gonzalez (world tour) and, by 1982, he was touring the world with pop megastars Boney M. In 1984, he was one of the earliest members of the London School of Samba, the first samba school to be set up in the UK.[3] Since then, Pla has been a resident in the UK. Artists that he has played and toured with include Joe Strummer (ex-Clash) with whom he featured in the French film I Hired a Contract Killer, Caribbean Soca artist Arrow (US tour), Spanish pop band Radio Futura, Japanese duo The Frank Chickens, and rock heavyweights Motörhead[4] (with whom he featured in the film Eat the Rich). In 1987, he toured Japan and the far east with Slim Gaillard, and performed in North Africa with Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez. He has also recorded for Kate Bush and M People. In 1992, he toured Europe and America with Virgin Records-signed Sonny Southton. In summer 1993, he toured Europe with Blue Note Records-signed rap act US 3, Fania Allstars' vocalist Adalberto Santiago and Azuquita. In 1998, he toured Europe with Sidestepper and the Newyorican Poets, and in November 1999, toured China with Trevor Watts’ Moire Music. In September/ October 2000, Pla toured Canada, USA and Latin America with Watts. In 2009, Pla played with the Ronnie Scott Allstars Orchestra conducted by Peter Long with special guest the American trumpeter John Faddis. In 2010, Pla guested with Jazz At The Lincoln Centre Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis at The Barbican Centre in London. Pla is also a regular member of Gillespiana, an all-star big band featuring British session musicians. In 2011, Pla performed at the Southbank's Vintage Festival (R.F.H.) where he performed in the orchestra conducted by Sid Gauld backing acts including Adam Ant, Sandie Shaw and The Christians.
In 1991, the band released a track on The Freedom From Debt CD (WDM Records). In 1993, they received a bursary from the Arts Council of Great Britain to tour the UK and, in Autumn 1993, they toured the far east. In 1995, recorded a follow up CD for Tumi Records and a further release in 1997. In 1996, the band participated in the Salsa Legends Tour, featuring, among others, Azuquita on vocals as a special guest, plus Alfredo Rodriguez on piano. Justo Almario on tenor saxophone, and also Steve Turre on trombone. Other Latin musicians that the Latin Ensemble have accompanied in the UK and Europe include Cheo Feliciano, Marvin Santiago, Tito Allen, Pedro Arroyo and Tito Gomez.[5]
Recent years
[edit]Recent major live highlights for Roberto Pla and the Latin Ensemble have been Brecon Jazz Festival(2007),[6] Expo Festival Lisbon, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2009), Canada Square Festival (Canary Wharf, Docklands. (2009), Under the Stars Festival (2010), Jazz at The Boisdale (Canary Wharf), Ronnie Scotts Club (Dec. 2011). In April 2012 the band celebrated their 25th anniversary with a concert at the Assembly Hall in Islington and won their first LUKAS award for 'Lifetime Achievement and contribution to the Latino Community in the UK'. In June 2013, Pla and his Latin Ensemble headlined the 'Glasto Latino Stage' at Glastonbury Festival and subsequently won their second LUKAS for 'Concert of the year' in spring 2014.[7] In August 2017, Pla performed at the Royal Albert Hall as a special guest on "BBC Prom 57: Swing No End" led by Claire Teal and conducted by Guy Barker.[8]
Bands
[edit]Pla was a founder member of the UK's first Salsa band Valdez.[9] He was also the Co-founder of UK salsa band Sonido De Londres who recorded two albums. In 1986, PLa founded his own 12 piece all-star band: the Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble who since have made numerous European Festival and TV appearances .
References
[edit]- ^ "Glastonbury Festival - Glastonbury performance is finalist for Latin UK Awards". Glastonburyfestivals.co.uk. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble - Ronnie Scott's". www.ronniescotts.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "1984_cardiff_002_flickr". Flickr.com. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Cerys Matthews, With Roberto Pla". BBC. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Free Web Hosting, Free Website Builder, Make a Website". 150m.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Brecon Jazz BBC interview". YouTube. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "LUKAS 2014". Thelukas.co.uk/. Copyright The LUKAS 2014. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Prom 57: Swing No End". BBC Music Events. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Barbican Music" (PDF). Barbican.org.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
Further reading
[edit]- Steward, Sue (1999). Salsa Musical Heartbeat of Latin America. London: Thames and Hudson ltd. p. 9,132,142,144. ISBN 050028153X.
- Broughton, Ellington, Muddyman, Trillo, Simon, Mark, David, Richard (1994). World Music the Rough Guide. London: Rough Guides ltd. pp. 539–591. ISBN 1858280176.
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