....funky, urban, fun, and totally innovative, and you don’t have to be Latin or ‘salsero’ to love the music from MANTECA, you just have to want to experience the most danceable, energetic, funky Latin music you'll ever hear!
MARTHA was dancing and singing ‘musica tropical’ from an early age back in Colombia. - Music has always been a part of her soul. Since moving to London, her musical career blossomed and in 1990 she formed the all-female Latin outfit CANDELA, and have been a singer for bands including 'Roberto Pla's Latin Ensemble'.
Today Martha perform's regulary with her new outfits:
Is an expression of the eclectic and ever-changing musical culture in London, combined with a love for funky 70’s Nuyorican beats. Mixing Latin music with a splash of jazz, funk, soul and drum & bass, Manteca pioneers a fresh and exhilarating style.
Their live performances are fuelled by an explosive energy
with mind-blowing improvisations!!!...…...
Please visit our web: www.manteca.org.uk/......
Or be our friend at..... myspace.com/mantecalatingrooves
WHAT THEY SAY…
"Dear Martha, Thank you very much to you and all the members of your band for a very nice show and wonderful performance. As you saw it yourself you made a small magic for all of us and we'll remember you and your concert for a very long time. Good luck and take my warmest personal regards"
- Vytautas Grubliauskas, XII Klaipeda Festival. June 2005
MAJAGUA - Latin American Folklore -
It was born out of Matha's joy for playing guitar and singing the most loved songs from the Latin American Folklore. -
The repertoire includes Cumbias, Bambucos and Joropos from Colombia and Venezuela; Corridos and Rancheras form Mexico and Valses, Carnavalitos, Huaynos y Zambas from Peru, Bolivia and Argentina and many more.
Normally going out as a trio, Martha is on vocals and guitar; Claudia Silva on vocals and alto sax -or- Vicky Cespedes on quenas, zampoñas and vocals. On percussion Andres Ticino -or- Carlos Fuentes.
WHAT THEY SAY...
"Dear Martha, The folk trio gig was wonderful - even the jazz aficionados who come regularly were amazed by how much they enjoyed it! We'll have to do another one soon."Alessandra Satta -
Front-of-House Music Manager -
Royal National Theatre -
CANELA - Latin-Jazz -
Starts with Martha and a piano player, then a percussionist and a bass player can be added for a fabulos quartet! The repertoire is set to be both up-beat and mellow pleasing the audiences that enjoys the more lazy Latin Jazz such as Bossanovas, Boleros and Cha-chas.
WHAT THEY SAY...
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Martha and her accompanying pianist who I must say were absolutely great last night. It was really a transformation of Sugar Reef as I know it, bringing a real sense of class and sophistication to the place."Tristan - Manager - Sugar Reef.
Estimada Martha: Me gustas como cantas y lo que cantas, en la www. folkloreando. com me puedes ver y escuchar La Cumbia Cienaguera, En Mi Viejo San Juan y otras. Te envio un saludo arpistico. Marta Elena Pachon y su Arpa Venezolana arpavenezolana@yahoo.com
Martha! How lovely to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words - would be great to see and hear you soon. Hope all is going well with you beautiful lady? Keep me posted on your next gig! Big hugs, Niamh xx
Thank you my sweet. I treasure knowing you very very much and wish all the happiness in the world to you. Lets have fun and sing sometime, would love that!
Greetings from Canada Martha! Pleased to meet you here - I look forward to hearing from you and visiting you again soon! Keep up your wonderful music!!
Hola linda, Hope you are well. We are playing on Friday 28/3 at the National Theatre with Jandira, Alua and Matheus. 5:45-7:15. It will be nice to see you, I know you are there the next day, so have fun if I don't see you! Besos Tsivi
Gracias por la Amistad - Thanks for your friendship. Inspiración - Bienestar y Mucha Musica. Un placer contar contigo - It's a pleasure to be friends. Saludos - Viele Grüße aus Elbenberg – Bendiciones. .......Never stop the beat....... Alvaro.
Hola Martha, I like your page and music too! Also Mantecca's vibe is great and sorry didn't make it to your gigs lately...Spain was wonderful and so sunny too, catch up soon, Besos Tsivi
Wow! Love your page and your music. I still have loads of work to do! Good luck with your album - sounds wonderful! P.S. Is that Paul Jayasinha?? I sang with him once and he stayed in my room at home when I was at boarding school!!!! Good luck Love from Emilia
