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MURUMBA
is a world-percussion ensemble that creates new music from ancient
traditions. Using a variety of ethnic drums, marimba, vibes, steel pans
and voices, MURUMBA takes world-beat to a higher level!
Reviews
"MURUMBA
blends music from Africa, Brasil and Latin America into an exciting new
sound." - Sergio Mendes
"As
the title suggests, the musicians pay tribute to their musical origins,
tapping into rhythmic cultures from west Africa, Brasil and Cuba. The
percussion parts are cleanly, heatedly articulated, contributing to a
tight rumbling energy." - Josef Woodard (LA Times).
"A
must-hear! With so many great grooves, ORIGINS is like an education in
World Music." - Gregg Bissonette (World Famous Drummer).
"Great
players and great music. There is just one problem, I'm not in the
Band!" - Emil Richards (Percussion Innovator).
The
album features folkloric and original songs influenced by the music of
Africa, Brasil and Cuba, combined with elements of Jazz, New Age and
R&B. Origins is a musical adventure, full of soul and spirit.
1.
Dennadon
is a west African song set to an infectious dance groove, featuring the
powerful jembe drum.
2. Paranae
originates in the Capoeria traditions of Brasil, showcasing choir and
percussion in a fiery Batucada and Samba Reggae.
3. Six
Of One takes the listener to
the Caribbean with a calypso groove. Vocal and steel pan melodies are
punctuated with hard-hitting percussion.
4. Our
World combines Afro-pop with
contemporary lyrics that speak to the drummer in all of us.
5. The
Beat Of My Drum is a funky
remake of the classic Babatunde Olatunji tune. Soulful vocals by Reggie
Burrell are served up with a serious back beat.
6. Tambor
is a tribute to the traditional
Cuban rumba, featuring the sacred bata drums.
7. New
Toys is a spicy Latin jazz
original, features exciting performances on congas, marimba and
timbales.
8. Incognito
takes Lounge to exotic lands with
sexy vocals, a funky hip-hop beat and an intriguing variety of ethnic
percussion.
9. Searchin'
combines the Baiao and Samba rhythms of Brasil with the steel pan of
Trinidad for a lighthearted feel.
10. Zun
Zun layers a Cuban folkloric
melody in a Brasilian Batucada featuring colorful solos and intense
vocals ending in an explosive climax!
11.
For
Our Children
takes us back to
west Africa, and sets the listener in a majestic, contemporary landscape
with soaring vocals and powerful drumming.
The
Band
KALANI
- Percussion,
Mallets and Voice. Kalani has performed with such artists as Yanni (Live
from the Acropolis), Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow and Suzanne Ciani's
latest CD/DVD (Suzanne Ciani Live). As a solo recording artist he has
released two highly acclaimed CDs, PANGEA and INSIGHTS. Kalani was
recently voted the #1 Rock/Pop Percussionist by DRUM! magazine's
readers' pole. Kalani is in high demand as an educator, performing
percussion clinics, master classes and concerts for thousands of people
nationwide.
MIKE
FAUE
- Percussion,
Mallets and Voice. Michael has an active studio career ranging from
movie soundtracks to pop albums and TV work. He has worked with
legendary composers Quincy Jones, Lalo Schifrin and Henry Mancini. He
has performed with many greats including David Benoit, Dori Caymmi and
Mel Torme. Michael is the featured vibraphonist on the film Love Jones,
with musicians Kenny Garrett, Wallace Roney and Billy Childs. He is an associate faculty member at LAMA (Los Angeles Music
Academy) and has recently been playing percussion touring the country
with the hit Broadway show The
Lion King.
KEVIN
WINARD
-
Drum set, Percussion and Voice. Kevin is one of the top call
drummer/percussionists in the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara areas. He has
toured and/or recorded with
Sergio Mendes, Paul Anka, The Captain & Tennille, Jack Jones, Luis Munoz and
David Hallyday and many others. Kevin has performed with symphonies
nationwide, touring with Toni Tennille and Doc Severinsen.
He was also the drummer on the CBS animated series The MASK and Concord Jazz
Artist Matt Catingub's release Gershwin 100, featuring notable guest
artists Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, John Pizzarelli and Louis
Bellson.
See
bio
for more info.
Special
guests include: Katia Moraes, Reggie Burrell, Jim Costello, Cui Cui
Rangel, Justefanie Kalos, Rich Mangicaro and Hussain Jiffry.
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