The Jolly Ambulances: Afro-Colombian Funeral Music CD

An amazing recording of the Jolly Ambulances, the legendary Palenque mourners who sing at funeral wakes to honor the memory of their ancestors.

Recorded in a small beaten-earth house, this disc is like nothing youve ever heard before a touching, powerful collection of laments sung by a group of elder women.

“We have named this band The Jolly Ambulances because we are jolly old women. We drink rum and sing and liven up funeral wakes. It is the art of mourning the dead to please our ancestors.” Graciela Salgado, leader

Tracks
1. Macaco, Mata El Toro
2. Maria Muchacha
3. La Maldita Vieja
4. Margarita
5. Sambingo
6. El Yoyo
7. Chi Ma Ri Luango
8. Elele Valdez
9. Enterrement A Palenque
10. Sambilaco
11. Pa'La Escuela Nene
12. La Bony
13. Chimbumbe
14. Pacho Simancas
15. Sound System
16. Sambangole & Tres Golpes Na'mas