Week 7 (Last Week)

Monday, 15^th August (Brazilian Night)

The Brazil Project

Their music is a blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Brazilian jazz. Samba and bossa nova rhythms, the excitement of carnival, sensuous songs in Portuguese and English, fiery percussion, and top-flight jazz and Latin improvisations.

Nation Beat

Inspired by the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of maracatu, the foremost diasporic band of the Mangue Bit movement of Northeast Brazil, Nation Beat has created an incredible, fresh new sound. Which nation, and which beat? What makes this group special is that it offers no simple answers. They are rhythm gatherers, harvesting the fruit of 500 years of cultural cross-breeding, which is why the sounds of the northeast of Brazil and the southern United States blend together so seamlessly; NPR music writer Banning Eyre calls them "the most original and alluring fusion group I have heard in years." In 2005, Nation Beat became the first North American group to collaborate and record with an authentic maracatu "nation," the legendary Estrela Brilhante of Recife led by Mestre Walter and rhythm master Jorge Martins. 

Tuesday, 16^th August

Gary Farmer and The Trouble Makers

Gary Farmer, a long time actor appearing on both stage and screen for thirty-five years is the driving force behind Troublemaker's entertaining style of contemporary and traditional blues music.  The Troublemakers started out by playing the music that influenced them-- John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Freddie King while also playing the contemporary blues of Keb Mo, Dr. John, Taj Mahal and Robben Ford until they  started developing our own blues music. Farmer, a harmonica player and vocalist fronts the four to six piece band rounded out by lead guitar, rhythm guitar, sax, piano, drums and bass with lead and backup vocals.

Native Roots

Native Roots was formed in 1997 by musician John L. Williams (Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux) and lyricist/vocalist Emmett "Shkeme" Garcia (Santa Ana Pueblo) to reach out with a message of pride, unity, and respect among all nations, through the universal language of music. This dynamic and award winning combination has produced three CD's that have propelled Native Roots into the Native American and Reggae music scene as the premier Native American Reggae band whose music is 100% Native American written, produced, and performed. Native Roots contributes their solid reggae foundation to the influence it has had on Native American communities. Native Roots is a natural extension of growing up, living and loving reggae music. John Williams' extensive musical background in working with different styles of music has allowed him to incorporate various elements into the music without compromising the essential reggae feel.  In addition, "Shkeme's" singing style reflects not only a variety of reggae styles, but also relects years of experience singing both traditional pueblo and pow wow music. The blending Native influences such as traditional drums, rattles, chants, language and flute, with a variety of reggae styles including ragamuffin, one drop, rockers, and dancehall, makes Native Roots music unique. 

Wednesday, 17^th August

Antonia Apodaca y Trio Jalapeno

This vibrant band plays traditional northern New Mexican music and is backed up by accordion player Antonia Apodaca

Felix y Los Gatos

Felix Y Los Gatos is one of the most entertaining party bands in New Mexico. They play a variety of music from the south and southwest including Zydeco, Americana, Blues, Funk, Rancheras, and Cumbias. A great night of zydeco swing. 

Thursday, 18^th August (the last night)

Clan/Destine

Clan/destine introduces a new sound, by blending contemporary influences to their heritage and creating a balance of new with the old. This earned Clan/destine a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) in the Best Pop/Rock category for “Deeply Rooted”; the group's second self-produced album. They create a tasty blend of musical flavors with a splash of funk, a twist of country, and a pinch of reggae all mixed into a gelatinous rock base. 

Levi & The Plateros

Levi & the Plateros is an award winning three piece native band from Navajo nation in eastern New Mexico that specializes in a mixture of Texas blues, 70’s Rock & Roll, and funk.