About – Sugarcane Rush

Sugarcane Rush began as the shared vision of Victor Angulo and Raul Del Valle. Rooted in Cuban heritage and shaped by life in Miami, the project mixed progressive rock, funk, and tropical influences — a blend that reflected both island roots and the energy of the city. Together they wrote, produced, and brought together a circle of musicians who made the original album A Taste of the Island special. That early body of work remains available on major platforms and continues to represent the foundation of the project.

Over time the focus expanded. Remote collaboration became a natural way to keep creating music across distances, bringing in players like drummer Raymond Casales and frequent contributor Manny Gonzalez, along with many other talented musicians. Much of the newer music has been filmed in home studios, capturing both the songs and the real environment where they were made.

Alongside the music, Raul took the project in a new direction — creating a YouTube channel and Facebook presence focused on remote collaboration and practical home recording. What started as informal help for friends grew into tutorials (especially those centered on the Zoom Livetrak L-12) and a growing community of musicians who want to make better recordings at home and share their work across distances. While many of the videos focus on the L-12, the ideas and techniques apply to a wide range of home recording setups.

Today Sugarcane Rush lives at the intersection of original music and practical recording knowledge. The project continues to release songs, document collaborations, and create tutorials that support the growing community of people making music at home.

About Raul

Sugarcane Rush has always been a collaborative effort, but the project is guided by Raul Del Valle. From the original album sessions to the remote collaborations and the practical recording tutorials, Raul has been the constant thread — writing, recording, mixing, filming, and sharing what he’s learned along the way. The goal has always been simple: make good music and help other musicians do the same.

Core Collaborators

Victor Angulo Guitarist and primary songwriter on the original Sugarcane Rush CD. His playing and writing have been central to the project’s musical identity from the beginning.

Raymond Casales Drummer on many of the newer music videos. A lot of the recent filming has taken place at his home studio.

Manny Gonzalez Frequent contributor on remote collaboration tracks.

Many other talented musicians have contributed over the years. You’ll see them credited in the individual videos and tracks.