Artist description Ambitious Electronica infusing Opera, Hip Hop, 80's Europop, Turntablism, & Indonesian-style scatting among others... s

Music Style operatic breakbeat

Musical Influences 80's Europop (ie Eurythmics, Devo, Madness). Opera, early 90's hip hop (De La Soul & Erik B. & Rakim), Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane

Similar Artists The Avalanches, Lamb, Squarepusher, Mike Ladd, Anti Pop Consortium,

Artist History Playing in NY for last 2 yrs. Raphael Heatley (ex-Vitapup) and Dana Diaz-Tutaan (Mike Ladd, MetaBass'n'Breath, operAction) team with jazz musicians and DJs. Two releases: APSCI EP 02 and 'In Search of Anicca' LP available by Feb 02 on APSCI.NET

Group Members Raphael Heatley (bass & vocals - ex-Vitapup), Dana Diaz-Tutaan (vocals), DJ Big Wiz (turntables),i

Instruments 2 lyricists, one DJ, Bass & Guitar

Albums In Search Of Anicca / APSCI EP 02

Press Reviews NY Post, Sasha Frere-Jones"Singer and bassist [Raphael] has a great yell but doesn't sell false emotion with it - he yells because that's the way he wants to sing."Dana's press: "a singer more familiar with the eccentities of hip hop rather than the exces ses of the commercial industry". Miguel D'Souza, 3D World, Sydney."Dana Diaz-Tutaan's voice is heavenly".Jonathon Harley, SBS, AustraliaÄ›

Additional Info Guests on 'Infesticons' & 'Vernacular Homicide' Mike Ladd (Big Dada) & Madigan (Kill Rock Stars)

Location New York, New York - USA

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