Artist description CAFE/CD:NACIMIENTO The birth of a signature sound called "SLANG". The make-up of CAFE consists of various musicians that have participated in the developement of a Latin Rock Explosion. The band performs around the Southern California area.

Music Style Slang/Latin Rock/Rock/R n B

Musical Influences Latin Rock/Santana /Motown /Hendrix /Tex-Mex/Fusion/Beatles

Similar Artists Santana/Hendrix/Sunny Ozuna

Artist History Cafe is the band that brings the all new style of 'SLANG' an original Latin Rock Blues music: Founder Ruben Burciaga was musically inclined at writing and performing throughout his musical career. One of his first groups was called "Movida", taken from the Chicano movement. He relocated to Chicago where he gain tremendous insights to the foundation of a new sound, he termed "SLANG". His inspiration spiraled him back to his creative roots. This style of music he calls, music and spirit of the people. Therefore it becomes a musical expression of Spanish and English. The CD/Nacimiento was released in the summer of 1999. Las Cruces and El Paso areas have played and recieved Nacimiento through their airwaves. "Cafe" is a movement of it's times, it symbolizes unity, strength and spirit. "Music is universal, it's a world of it's own." "When played from your heart and soul, it's everlasting." "Never stop dreaming." Que viva el movimiento hermanos!

Group Members The following are a few of CAFE'S distinguished honor; Ruben Burciaga Sr.(Guitarist/vocals)founder,Dino Burciaga (Vocalist/my son),Ruben Burciaga Jr.(Guitarist/my other son),Jose Gomez(ATM)(Congero/percussionist),Ture Olive(timbalero/Percussionist),Peter Peter(Bassist),Ray Rodriguez(Drums),Phil Gaitan(Keyboardist), Joe Carbone(Drums),Alex Martin(Bass),Armando Celaya(Vocals),Victor Burciaga)Vocals/my 'Bro'),and Steffen P.(keyboards),Dale Moten(background vocals),Asdrubal Sierra(OZO-Congas and percussion),Patty Rich(background vocals).Gabriel Burciaga(background vocals),Bobby Loya(Trumpet) and Carlos Luna(Trombone).

Instruments Ruben uses a 1972/Les Paul Goldtop, Ibanez acoustic, mesa boogie Mark III or Crate GS120/modified,cry baby wah-wah,Boss effects controller

Albums Nacimiento/released March of 1999

Press Reviews El Paso Scene a monthly magazine Jan. 2000 issue and Jan. 2001 (page 38).

Location Whittier, California - USA

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