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Artist description
The aim of this world music ensemble is to createand perform original music that is inspired by traditions from around the world.Various instruments, and a blend of world styles, result in eclectic, passionate, and surprising, music that will leave any audience intrigued and mesmerized. |
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Music Style
World Music |
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Musical Influences
traditions from around the world: latin, afro-cuban, middle eastern, far east, celtic, rock, jazz |
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Similar Artists
Mahavishnu Orchestra, Ravi Shankar, Gypsy Kings, Buddy Rich, Peter Tosh, Electric Light Orchestra |
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Artist History
Formed in Boise, Idaho in August 1998.First Gig December 1998. First CD released July 1999.Collaboration with Idaho Dance Theater, April 2000San Francisco Bay Area Tour, May 2000mondo (mon´do), slang. – adv. 1. very; extremely: mondo cool . – adj. 1. large; big . – italian. world, extracted from the film Mondo Caneraga (rä´ga), noun. one of the melodic formulas of Hindu music having melodic shape, rhythm, and ornamentation prescribed by traditionsamba (sam´ ba), noun. a rhythmic Brazilian ballroom dance of African origin – verb. to dance the sambakatsu: (the name of our new CD) - a Zen phrase meaning |
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Group Members
Martin Johncox: drums and percussionBrad Nelson: guitars, sitar, oud, vocalsOliver Thompson: violins, mandolin, vocals |
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Instruments
violin, mandolin, guitar, sitar, oud, drums, percussion |
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Albums
Katsu |
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Press Reviews
“Mondo Raga Samba, consistently zips along on an effortless world cruise, taking the listener on a soothing instrumental journey to India, Egypt, Boise, and beyond.” Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7/9/99. |
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Location
Boise, ID - USA |
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