Artist description Mantra? A Modern blend of original and classic music utilizing the guitar, bass, saxaphone, drums, percussion, and vocals! High energy is what you will feel when you experience Mantra's sound. Their Live shows combine music, poetry, and inspiring vocals.MANTRA is Miami, Florida's Best music ensemble which performs at the best Music and Culture Showcases, as well as Produces and co-produces its own events and festivals, such as The MIAMI JAZZ FESTIVAL 2001.

Music Style Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B, World Music, Brazilian, African, Caribbean, Jazz

Musical Influences John Coltrane, Tony Williams,Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix!, Billy Cobham

Similar Artists Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Madeski Martin & Wood, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Williams, Jaco Pastorius, Sting,

Artist History Mantra has performed at numerous Showcases and festivals, such as: Headliners along with David Sanborn, Poncho Sanchez, Jonathan Butler, Cachao in, The Miami Jazz Festival 2001, The Miami Art Museum's (Jam At Mam), The Museum of Contemporary Art's(MoCA-Jazz Concert Series), and The 13th Annual World AIDS Walk Miami!

Group Members Marlon Moore (Leader/Director,Drums,Vocals) Dave Gallego (Bass,Vocals) Mike Sinisgalli (Saxophone,Keyboards,Vocals) Jose Elias Mateo (Guitar/Vocals)

Instruments Drums, African Drums, Congas, Timbales, Vibraphone, Bass, Guitars, Saxophones, Vocals, Electronic Effects, Flute, Synth Guitar

Albums 1.Self-Titled Debut CD- (MANTRA), and 2. Second CD- (DREAMS)

Press Reviews MANTRA (Performances/Productions/Interviews): 1.The Miami Herald Newspaper(Miami,FL) 2.The Miami New Times Magazine (Miami, Florida) 3.Jazz Times Magazine-(Feb.-2000 "Year in Review Issue") 4.Channel 6-Television(NBC)-Miami-News Station- Sunday Midday Show- Live interview/performance by Mantra 5.WDNA (88.9FM)-Miami Radio Station(CD airplay/Live interviews) 6. WLRN Television-Miami-Channel 17 Public Television-March 2001(Business Exchange Show w/Stephen Goldstein-Mantra's Marlon Moore and David Gallego talk about the Business and Success of Jazz Music) 7. WLRN Radio-(93.1 FM)- Miami Radio Station- (CD airplay/Live interviews w/Mantra), 8. The International Port Fest 2002 Miami 9. The Afro-American Cultural Center (2002-Charlotte, North Carolina, USA), 10. The CAMP REGGAE Music Festival 2002-(Tennessee, USA) 11. WRFG 89.3 FM Radio Station-(Atlanta, Georgia,USA-2002), 12. Ortanique Restaurants-(Miami, Las Vegas-USA-1996-2002)

Additional Info MANTRA IS SEEKING WORLD WIDE BOOKINGS FOR THE 2003 SEASON

Location Miami, Florida - USA

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