Wassup people!
Last week I came across a pretty interesting article on the story of Saint Georges. He grew up to be the first black man to lead France's most important orchestras.
Saint Georges
Known to be the Black Mozart, his composition actually inspired Mozart and Beethoven.Also Saint Georges went on to be France's finest fencer and a General who led a 1000 black soldiers during the french revolution.
This is a piece of history that many of us I believe never knew. Specially in classical music, a lot of stereotypes are still present, nevertheless, the voice of minorities is slowly starting to make noise. Like they would say in the X-Files : The truth is out-there! And it is man! We just have to go out and get it.
Check out this link to listen to Saint Georges symphony and learn about his life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy9EBjKgN10
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The Band consists of “el Cotola” and “Beyondah”, two-experienced mc's, masters of ceremony, engaged socially and consciously to improve their community. They manipulate words, metaphors and avant-garde «flows» and highlight a South American and Caribbean heritage. Marco is at the Bass, upon which his biggest influences are funk fusion styles. He is a young prodigy that represented Canada at an International Festival in France. There is also Naman, in command with vintage organs and electric pianos that harkens back to the golden era of Jazz. And finally, you have Claude, who comes from the Gospel and Soul universe, who brings forth a syncopated drumming style that we find in the Funk and Latin percussion world. Finally, DJ Vinhill, master on the turntables, is known for his experimental style and digital artistry.
don't know much about your group, but i like your sound. let me know if your on the west coast.
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