Pedro Martinez Project - Afro-Cuban Afro-Beat Hip Hop World Fusion Madness, coming back
(Sunday, December 16th) to an SOBs (that's Sounds of Brazil, now) near you (NYC, that is!) www.myspace.com/pedromartinezproject
Timba Son Rumba - Contemporary Cuban dance music spanning the genres that are its
namesake, also with Ileana Santamaria and Pedro Martinez collaborating at the helm.
This is the band formerly known as the Ileana Santamaria Orchestra, whose CD is on sale on this page:-) And Timba Son Rumba will ALSO be at SOBs on Sunday, December 16th - 2 bands, 1 very exciting night, people!!
www.myspace.com/timbasonrumba
S4Serendipity - a duet near and dear to ileana's heart, co-starring the amazing Madoka Koide on keys and miss Illy soundin' sultry, involving jazz standards, bee-yoo-teeful boleros and filin' tunes from Cuba, and laced with a bit of Doke's classical wizardry - and lots of her swing - for good measure
www.myspace.com/s4serendipity
Afrodita - Led by composer, drummer, and percussionist Hector Morales, in Afrodita, Afro-Peruvian music crosses paths with Rumba, Arabic motives, floaty rock digressions, and the whole is sewn together with a free spirit that's committed to heavy earthy grooves, Black Peru-style - privileged to be on lead vocals along with the awesome Jean Rohe!
www.hectormorales.net
Maracatu New York - New York's first and only authentic Brazilian Maracatu ensemble, with Ileana on lead vocals and joyously drumming - hooray!!
www.maracatuny.com
www.myspace.com/maracatuny
Ileana's influences: Mongo Santamaria, Elis Regina, Virginia Rodrigues (have a pic with her on here!!!:-D), Los Van Van, Adalberto y Su Son, Pedro Martinez, Susana Baca, Ile Aiye, Olodum, Oumou Sangare, Timbalada, Lazaro Ros, Jorge Aragao, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Eva Ayllon, Erykah Badu, Guns N' Roses, Pantera, Rage Against The Machine, Metallica (pre-black album), Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Chris Cornell, Grunge/Seattle scene=Pearl Jam/Nirvana/Soundgarden/Alice In Chains/Temple of the Dog, Mariela Valencia, Lauryn Hill, TLC, Tribalistas, Marisa Monte, Toto la Momposina, Adalberto y Su Son/Son 14, Maracatu MUSIC!!!, Nacao Estrela Brilhante, Nacao Pernambuco, Nation Beat, the amazing Lenine...will add more as I think of them...sooooo many....
like THE next Celia Cruz - Vannia Borges of Cuba!!!! - She is THE rightful heir to the legacy of the Queen of Salsa - PLEASE check her out, right here:
like the incredible actress and singer ANA GASTEYER as Elphaba in Wicked!!!
And BADASS WOMEN in general, and also Michelle Rodriguez in Girlfight in particular - inspiration...
Ileana's Influences/Mentors/Teachers: Mongo Santamaria, Ileana Mesa, Mercedes Valdes (both parents and my second mom "Mechi" contributed to putting me on this road in different but equally important ways), Barry Harris (legendary Jazz pianist and educator, not to mention incredibly warm, funny, and generous human being), Lynne Vardaman (the vocal guru par excellence and also an incredible human being), Pedro Martinez (my brother and encyclopedia of Cuban roots), Rita Macias (my Afro-Cuban dance goddess and the best teacher ever!!!), Los Van Van (school of songo)...same as above...Adalberto y Su Son/Son 14 (Seminal stuff - airtight, can't f' with it, esp late 70s to late 80s - classic!), Jorge Martins, Maracatu specialist, percussionist and professor from Recife, Brazil (kickass teacher as well!), Scott Kettner and the Nation Beat/Maracatu New York family...all my bandmates in all my bands = teachers who inspire me day to day, my dumbek master/goddess Raquy Danziger...and on and on it goes...
Sounds Like
Pearl Jam Adalberto Y Su Son Los Van Van Guns N'Roses Susana Baca Maracatu Nacao Estrela Brilhante Elis REGINA!! Virginia Rodrigues Ana Gasteyer Daniela Mercury Judgment Night Soundtrack...okay, these are more influences than clues as to what I sound like (is there that big a difference?) but this stuff is comin' out in a big way now!! I sound like ME, and there's a million things that I love, and they're starting to come together. Come see me live and tell me who I sound like - I'd love input on this from those of you who have supported or want to come support my performances!
Cuban-born Ileana Santamaria is a New York City-based vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, and percussionist, professionally active since 2001 on the New York Latin, Jazz, and World Music scenes. Youngest daughter of Latin Jazz pioneer Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria, Ileana incorporates her father's legacy into her varied musical output, counting among her chief projects an Afro-Cuban roots and dance music project, under the name of Timba Son Rumba, which she co-leads with standout Cuban percussionist and vocalist Pedro Martinez. And on a very exciting note, Ileana was part of the debut of Pedro Martinez' own project, simply called the Pedro Martinez Project, on her 28th birthday at SOBs (Sounds of Brazil) in New York City - and the P.M.P. will be BACK, along with Timba Son Rumba, for a monster double bill, also at SOBs on Sunday, December 16th! DON'T miss it!! Check out the Pedro Martinez Project at www.myspace.com/pedromartinezproject
In addition, Ileana's diverse influences, cross-cultural versatility, and polyglot status (at last count, six languages - Arabic, English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese - acquired through music, study, and travel, all made possible by her mother Ileana Mesa's investment in her only daughter - your big brat Ileana loves you Ma!) have led to her being called to work with a wide range of different projects, beyond her Cuban roots, as main and guest lead vocalist and percussionist; she is the lead singer in Afro-Peruvian music ensemble Afrodita and Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble Maracatu New York.
She has also had the privilege - and life-changing experience, musically and personally - of touring and performing as guest vocalist with the Nation Beat, a highly exciting and innovative ensemble led by drummer and percussionist Scott Kettner, which draws upon the Afro-Brazilian musical genres from the Northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco (Maracatu, Coco, Ciranda, Forro) as well as American folkloric and popular music (Country, Bluegrass, New Orleans Second Line, Rock) to create a highly infectious and driving new idiom. It was a joy for Ileana to play her first-ever show at the Blue Note with her good friends from the Nation Beat, bringing to the hallowed Jazz hall the Northeastern Brazilian Maracatu music that has transformed her life in the past year.
Ileana has been honored to work with so many brilliant musicians over the past six years, and counts them among her chief educators, mentors, and extended family. In 2007 Ileana began a new project alongside pianist Madoka Koide - the duet is called S4Serendipity and it is truly a labor of love for music and for friendship. Madoka and Ileana met while working as tour guides at the United Nations, and they soon found that they had a common love for Jazz standards and for playing in a duet format, a relatively new experience for both. Madoka and Ileana will be hitting more Jazz clubs on the NYC scene this winter, and you can keep posted on their coming gigs at www.myspace.com/s4serendipity.
Ileana hopes to see you at one of her upcoming gigs, which you can obtain information on right here in IleanaSpace, www.myspace.com/ileanasantamaria.
You can also purchase a copy of Ileana's first CD, What I Want, recorded under the name "Ileana Santamaria Orchestra" (the name of her band from 2004 to 2007, when she renamed it "Timba Son Rumba"), on CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com/cd/ileanasantamaria). Scroll down past the slideshow for the link to Ileana's CD Baby page.
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ILEANA SANTAMARIA ORCHESTRA: What I Want
The Ileana Santamaria Orchestra brings together the talents of musicians who share Ileana's passion for Afro-Diasporic music as common language. She uses her distinctive timbre & engaging stage presence to share the musical wealth of the African Diaspora.
Hola hermana, Como va todo? Pasando por aqui pa’mandar el clip que hemos grabado con el Tata Güines en el 2000 en La Habana. Pienso que va gustar. Saludos y Ache Juanito www. latinmusic. de
Book your Calendar for February 24th Sunday night 9pm at Cachaca to come hear Cuban Vocal JAzz with me Venissa Santi on Vocals with a trio of Robert Rodriguez- Piano, Alex Hernandez- Bass and François Zayas- on Drums. My CD will be for sale for the first time.. come out and we can meet finally my friend. Until then Take care With love Venissa
Oye caballa de atila dios y todos los orishas te den toda la bendicion que tu te mereces sin ti no hubiese sido posible la calidad del concierto en el sobs te adoro y sabes que siempre voy a estar contigo hasta el final de la recta i love youuuuuuu mi hermanita Cantaste y bailaste de p...... ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Gracias milllllllll
HEY YA'LL WHAT'S up Finally after having a great time at Spoke the Hub the Juke Joint is back at the Baha'I unity center. Come on through share your words of wisdom, whether it's poetry, rapping, even singing and playing your music come on through.
The Urban Juke is a noble expression. I'm trying to remember what Kenny usually leaves in the Voicemail. Kenneth "Black Panther" Ray is one of the coordinators, as well as Lloyd Lawrence.
Address: 53 E. 11th st between Broadway and University Pl
Train: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W trains to Union Sq - 14th st
Time: 9pm - 12am
Price: FREE
If anything contact Kenneth if you are performing 917-331-9189 If you're trying to meet up with me, you have my number. Otherwise here it is for the upteenth time, lol. 646-287-2121
This month's performance occurs on November 30th. Yes it's on a Friday folks, I can guarantee you will love the place.
hey girl, whats up??? are you planning to have any concerts related to world music sometime soon? please let me know if you are! I'm interested in going!
hey Ileana how are you doing? I hope everything is great with you. If you're not doing anything on OCT 6th there is some events happening. In the bronx there's a walk for justice and it's gonna be hot, I'll be performing there.
then there's another event in Brooklyn that will be tight as well. PARTY FOR THE PEOPLE. I'll send you the information ahora.
Peace, one love Eagle
- I so miss you so much, and also thanks for the many conversation around 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning, I remember those times. lol
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