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Austin, United States (2000 – present)

GRUPO FANTASMA – Sonidos Gold
Out June 17th on Aire Sol Records

Known as the funkiest, finest and hardest working latin orchestra to come of the United States in the last decade, Grupo Fantasma’s trademark sound has translated comprehensively on their new album Sonidos Gold – it’s an incredible and animated performance interwoven with mature and intelligent songwriting that is equally at home with the classic 1960s Fania All-Stars sound AND the progressive benchmark set by artists such as Manu Chao. Guided by the deeply rooted traditions of cumbia, salsa, funk, and pyschedelia this masterful ensemble band has forged a fresh new standard of excellence in latin music.

Special guests on the album include legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker, Fania All-Stars pianist and arranger Larry Harlow, trombonist Greg Boyer (Prince, Parliament Funkadelic), and a bonus track/remix by producer Toy Hernandez (Control Machete, Juanes, Alejandro Sanz). Recording and mixing on the album was executed at Stuart Sullivan’s Wire Recording facility in Austin, responsible for notable projects by Sublime, Meat Puppets, and Butthole Surfers.

There is no doubt that Sonidos Gold will be remembered as an instant and timeless classic. From the epic and head bobbing entrance of “El Sabio” to the textural violin and peyote-laden conlusion of “Perso Fra i Mesquites” the record’s dozen tracks are as pertinent to the past as they will be influential on the future.

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plasticlachesis wrote:
June 2009

great performance! definitely worth seeing live

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djlmt1 wrote:
March 2009

I was fortunate enough to see them play live in Little Rock, AR (out of all places) and they rocked the HOUSE. Everyone in the place was dancing...you can't help, but dance when you listen to this awesome band. Live is the way to go!

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musictoday1 wrote:
December 2008

grupo fantasma at langerado 09--get tix here: http://www.musictoday.com/redirect/bounce.asp?cid=38229

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MauriceReeves wrote:
October 2008

I love everything about this band. Ever since I picked up Sonidas Gold I haven't been able to stop listening. Totally fabulous!

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SillyWilly wrote:
September 2008

I absolutely love their "Comes Alive" album. Great band!

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dturgentbyrne wrote:
March 2008

I saw them at SXSW. Do they sound the same on their albums as they do live?

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non_blonde wrote:
August 2007

Fantastic at Prince, love Latin Sounds!!!

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