Submitted by Gregory Jenkins on
Mario Santiago and Radio Mambo play traditional Latin-American and Caribbean folk music with a touch of Jazz and Rock “A la Mexicana” thrown in for good measure. Radio Mambo create the perfect soundtrack for dancing!
Submitted by Gregory Jenkins on
Masters of the klezmer universe, the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra perform a fun and infectious concert of klezmer and beyond. This is music for the soul. Shirim has performed all over the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Submitted by Ken Field on
An all-star band focusing on Afro-Cuban and Latin Bugalu material, with a healthy balance of reverence and irreverence. Serious party music!
Latin Bugalu is a crossover genre invented primarily by Newyorican musicians in the 1960s. It lies somewhere between the stately Cuban sounds of the 50s and the manic high salsa of the 70s.
Scott Getchell, trumpet; Ken Field, alto sax; Russ Gershon, tenor sax; Chris Maclachlan, bass; Rick Barry, Ken Winokur and Vicente Lebron, percussion. Collectively, members of Either/Orchestra, Alloy Orchestra, Human Sexual Response, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Bim Skala Bim, Agachiko, et al.
Submitted by big blue world on
This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and rock to West African and Cuban to funk and psychedelia. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Keith Kirkpatrick on electric bass and vocals and our new addition to the band, Frank Laurino on percussion. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, the Beatles, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.
Submitted by grooversity on
Afro Brazilian "dancing rhythms sharpened to a razor edge." Montreal Drum Fest 2013
Grooversity is an innovative and creative drumming project envisioned by Brazilian percussionist Marcus Santos to promote music as an educational resource, entertainment and as a catalyst for social change. Grooversity is based on community outreach for positive outcome while targeting global diversity awareness.
Grooversity brings activism to an entertainment level and has engaged communities worldwide in fifteen cities in the USA and Canada.
Submitted by Dacey on
Drumming and Percussion 2-4pm
Submitted by joeledinberg on
Blossoming from the Slavic heart of Greater Boston, the Somerville Symphony Orkestar is an all-original Eastern European Punk Funk band. Formed in 2009, the SSO has been constantly gaining notice from many of the music scenes in and around New England. With the success of their first local release, they have performed for many of Boston’s best festivals including Somerville’s Artbeat Festival and Boston’s First Night.
Submitted by sonialipson on
Balkan, klezmer, accordians and more
Submitted by Sheboom on
Somerville's first post-menopausal percussion and vocal ensemble.
NOTE: WE'LL BE PLAYING FROM 12:15 to 1:00!
SheBoom began in January, 2010 as a Brazilian drumming class that was meant to last four weeks. Four weeks turned into a few months, then stretched out over the summer and beyond. We meet once a week to compose, practice, and learn new rhythms and beats from our teacher, master Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos. Our compositions are mash-ups of the music that has been a big part of our lives, and all our compositions are a collaborative effort. Among us are activists, artists, educators, writers, fundraisers, and entrepreneurs. But drumming is what we really like to do.
Submitted by moses on
Dendê is a percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. He’s been a professional musician since the age of 14. Since 2001, he’s been splitting his time between New York and Bahia. As the leader and principal songwriter of his flagship band, he has played up and down New England and internationally.
