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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Reggae

    Location United Kingdom

    Profile Views: 21219

    Last Login: 5/13/2012

    Member Since 3/30/2007

    Record Label Unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    A.F.R.O.TATION came to life in 2005 when UK based vocalist Charmaine Baines and German guitarist Marcus Halver joined forces. ..Over the years, they shared the stage with many wonderful musicians who helped to create a unique sound - a sophisticated blend of Soul, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, Drum'n'Bass and other urban styles. Charmaine is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who has worked with a variety of producers, bands and DJs - more at http://charmainebaines.co.uk/. Marcus works as a band leader, arranger and session musician. Both have performed with MatrixClubmix, The Big Silver Fish and Roy G Hemmings in the UK and appeared at festivals throughout Europe. .... The current line-up features some of the finest session players to be found in the Midlands: A powerful yet refined voice combined with earthy grooves and spaced-out improvisations. .. Email a.f.r.o.tation@google.com (mind the dots...)

  • Members

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... CHARMAINE BAINES - vocals.. MARCUS HALVER - guitar.. .... UK based:.. ANDRE BASSING - keyboards.. FITZROY COWARD - bass.. WAYNE SCOTT, BUNNY DRYDEN - drums.. .... GE based:.. OLIVER WENDT - saxophone.. T L MAZUMDAR - keyboards.. ARPI KETTERL - bass.. SCHROEDER - drums.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......partners in crime:.. RUSS PALMER (live sound UK) •• MARCEL KIEFER (live sound GE) •• CHRIS BARCHET (programming & drums on Mystified) •• STEVE PARNELL (photos & bass) •• AKUKO (percussion) •• CLOVER RAY (vocals) •• GEE HYE LEE (keyboards) •• PERRY ROBINSON (clarinet) •• CECIL VERNY (vocals) •• JENS GEBEL (bass) •• VERONICA REIFF (sax) •• SASCHA BENDIKS (vocals) •• DAN NICHOLLS (keyboards & sax) •• ROB NORMAN (keyboards) •• BARRY CORINALDI (bass) •• MC JUSTIN (vocals) •• SIMON GREATBATCH (keyboards & support) •• DEAN FRADLEY (drums) •• JOCHEN G'DINGER (transport) •• FRANK WEKENMANN, WIELAND BRAUNSCHWEIGER (gear & support) •• KLAUS LANGENECKERT (technical support) ••

  • Influences

    Too many to mention - some lurk in our friends network, few are 'payed tribute to' when listening to our tracks (see if you can spot them... ;) Here are a few who don't show on either: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Galliano (UK), James Brown, Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, Masters at Work, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin...you get the idea

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  • Alex Weiss Trio

    Thanks for finding and adding. Keep up the good work... 

    11 months ago
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    thank you so much for the add and welcome to the Party Of The Century, probably the most spectacular music record project ever happened. Two years of intense work all around the world, 30 of the world's most influential and legendary musicians put together by the tireless enthusiasm of the young talent Giorgio Onorato Aquilani. Please take your time and visit the official website www.giorgiosound.com and get to discover more about this incredible adventure! Thank youuuuuuuuuu!

    2 years ago
  • Fyah wyah

    Confidence means non-paralysis, a willingness to act, and act decisively, to start new things and cut failing ventures off

    2 years ago
  • Cosmic Red Ape Orchestra

    Did you say "Wild music" ?

    2 years ago
  • شها د

    سلم، حب و إنسجام.

    شهاد

    2 years ago
  • The Cherry Boppers

    Hey mates ! cheers from Spain !
    Keep up the good music !
    Best,
    The Cherry Boppers

    2 years ago
  • Hausfrauen Experiment

    dear A.F.R.O TATION,
    thank you so much for your kind message ..

    I love to stop and listen to your amazing work great music and voices at your end ..
    respect stay in touch and wishing you a super weekend ..

    lisa




    and thank you very much for your time that you have taken for our small website

    2 years ago
  • Denise

    Thank u 4 ur friendship!



    Denise

    2 years ago
  • BOB JAH FENGA

    .....YES BREDDA NUFF RASPEKT......GUIDANCE BOB

    2 years ago
  • Baby Sol

    Thank you :D That is always nice to hear xxx

    2 years ago
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Bio:

A.F.R.O.TATION came to life in 2005 when UK based vocalist Charmaine Baines and German guitarist Marcus Halver joined forces.

A group extraordinaire was put together to perform at the international ZMF festival in 2006 and other selected venues. Striving to set up a working band in the UK, the core 2 played with many wonderful musicians who helped to create a unique sound - a sophisticated blend of Soul, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, Drum'n'Bass and other urban styles.

Charmaine is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who has worked with a variety of producers, bands and DJs - more about her at her own myspace profile. Marcus works as a band leader, arranger and session musician. Together they performed with MatrixClubmix, The Big Silver Fish and Roy G Hemmings.

The current line-up features some of the finest session players to be found in the Midlands: A powerful yet refined voice combined with earthy grooves and spaced-out improvisations. You can find loads of photos in the 'pics' section including a tech rider and more information in the blogosphere - enjoy! Email to: a.f.r.o.tation@google.com (mind the dots...)

Members:

CHARMAINE BAINES - vocals

MARCUS HALVER - guitar

UK based:

ANDRE BASSING - keyboards

FITZROY COWARD - bass

WAYNE SCOTT, BUNNY DRYDEN - drums

GE based:

OLIVER WENDT - saxophone

T L MAZUMDAR - keyboards

ARPI KETTERL - bass

SCHROEDER - drums

partners in crime:

RUSS PALMER (live sound UK) •• MARCEL KIEFER (live sound GE) •• CHRIS BARCHET (programming & drums on Mystified) •• STEVE PARNELL (photos & bass) •• AKUKO (percussion) •• CLOVER RAY (vocals) •• GEE HYE LEE (keyboards) •• PERRY ROBINSON (clarinet) •• CECIL VERNY (vocals) •• JENS GEBEL (bass) •• VERONICA REIFF (sax) •• SASCHA BENDIKS (vocals) •• DAN NICHOLLS (keyboards & sax) •• ROB NORMAN (keyboards) •• BARRY CORINALDI (bass) •• MC JUSTIN (vocals) •• SIMON GREATBATCH (keyboards & support) •• DEAN FRADLEY (drums) •• JOCHEN G'DINGER (transport) •• FRANK WEKENMANN, WIELAND BRAUNSCHWEIGER (gear & support) •• KLAUS LANGENECKERT (technical support) ••

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