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Artist description
MBALAFUNK is a loose confederacy some of the best musicians in New York City who have come together under the leadership of Producer Graham Hawthorne to change musical history by inventing a totally new popular music form. |
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Music Style
MBALAFUNK is Mbalax (popular music of Senegal, West Africa) + Funk + various other influences + great songs |
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Musical Influences
Youssou N"Dour, James Brown, Bob Marley + the music of The Caribbean, The Beatles, The Police, XTC, Miles Davis and real American Jazz, The music of Brazil, too many others to mention |
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Similar Artists
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Artist History
MBALAFUNK has been playing and recording together in various combinations for 4 years in New York City. |
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Group Members
Graham Hawthorne: Drums, African+American Percussion (Sabar, Djembe, Tama, others), Bass, Guitar, KeyboardsAdja Ndeye Coumba Diarra: Dancer, Creative Inspiration and Guidance, TranslationVocals: Anthony Mills, Christopher Max, Jeffrey Burrel, Kochie BantonSabar Drums: Cheikh Taïrou Mbaye, Papa Kaba Mbaye, Abdou Maty Mbaye, Babacar Mbaye, Alioune Faye, Baba Faye, Bireyma Gueye, Mar Gueye, Ousmane SallDjembe: Alioune Faye, Bireyma Gueye, Joey CardelloTama: Ndongo Mbaaye, Ousseynou MboupBass: Patrice Blanchard, Kip ReedGuitar: Teddy Kumpel, Martino Atangana, Paul Livant, Ira Siegel, Gregg FineRhodes, Whirly, Hammond, Piano, Oberheim: Tim RegusisMbalax Marimba: Arona PouyeBackground Vocals: Amanda Homi, John Montagna, Kieth Fluitt, Jeffrey BurrellTassou: Cheikh Taïrou Mbaye, Papa Kaba Mbaye, Abdou Mbaye, Bireyma GueyeSaxophone: Andy Snitzer, Aaron Heick, David MannTrumpet: Barry DanelianTrombone: Clark Gayton, Ozzie Melendez |
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Location
New York, New York - USA |
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