Mango Ghost Fundraiser at Ruta Maya

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Legendary Costeño singer Mango Ghost made a triumphant return to the big stage in Managua last week at a benefit concert in Ruta Maya to raise funds for the construction of Mango’s new house in Cotton Tree, Bluefields.

Almost two years after losing his leg to illness, Mango thrilled the audience of friends and fans with renditions of classic Calypso and Maypole tunes, as well as the very first live performances of songs from his new album, which will be released by Bluefields Sound System later this year.

Backed by long-time collaborator and Bluefields guitar legend, Claude ‘Claudi’ Weill, and other top Creole musicians including Raymond Myers, Rocco and Bamboo, Mango showed he still has the voice and charisma that has made him such an important figure in the Atlantic Coast.

Earlier, the night begun with an energetic performance from Osberto Jerez and the Gregory’s, who belted out classic roots reggae numbers and original compositions, including their own tribute to Mango Ghost. The Gregory’s were followed my the mellow reggae of Phillip Montalban and his banda Caribe.

BSS would like to thank all those that helped make the event a reality, including Ruta Maya, Hotel Caribbean Flavour and Audio Video Blues.

For more information about the “New House for Mango Ghost” project, visit…… mango.bluefieldsound.com

Bahia de Bluefields by Mango Ghost

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