Lina G. Torio - Vocals*
Isaac Pena - Producer*
Raul Perales - Bass*
Sam Bevan - Bass*
Jason Moen - Piano*
Bob Crawford - Piano*
Colin Douglas - Timbales/Traps*
Dave Flores - Traps*
Javier Navarrette - Percussion*
Patricio Angulo - Percussion
Influences
Ismael Rivera-
Stevie Wonder-
Prince-
Michael Jackson-
Tina Maria-
Tower of Power-
Gerschwin-
Ennio Morricone-
Denise Williams-
Minnie Ripperton-
Los Van Van-
Fania
Mestiza features the original repertoire of Lina G Torio (Luna). Dropping a hard hitting live show inspired by Oakland's rich history of soul, funk and a vibrant Latin music scene, Mestiza offers salsa, latin soul, rock and urban funk. Upcoming self tilted release co-arranged and produced by Isaac Pena, introduces contemporary arrangements of original music fusing timba, soul, and funk.
Lina G Torio, currently of Rumbache, La Familia Son and Aguacero is set to release Mestiza her solo project Fall 2009. Torio has been a founder of multiple bands from the bay area to Boston, including solo projects SoluvI (SF‘96) and Voz y Timba (Boston’98).
Working in the music community for over a decade as a featured singer with a range of groups such as Boogie Shack Music (‘96) Grupo Paule (‘01), Prophets of Rage (‘02), Cacique y Congo (‘02), Son Borikua (‘03) Los Boleros, Tito y su Son (‘05), La Familia Son (’03-‘07) and Rumbache(’03-‘09), Torio has been blessed to work in both folkloric and contemporary music circles, writing original music across many genres.
Recently featured on recordings of Fito Rienoso "Communicacion" (‘07), Brian Andres "Drummers Speak"(‘07), Sonando "The Latin side of Stevie Wonder"(‘07), La Familia Son "La Clave de mi Corazon"(‘06), Big Tunes(‘08), and Rumbache "Live at Jelly's"(‘08), Lina G Torio has made her mark working with some of the best musicians around and continues the trend with her current project.
Mestiza live band members include the incredible Anthony “Tru” Peterson on guitar, Colin Douglas on traps, Sage Baggott on congas, Evan Francis on sax and flute, Mario Silva on trumpet, Bob Crawford/Jason Moen on keys, Chris Trinidad/Raul Perales/Sam Bevan on bass and Violeta Arroyo on background vocals and coro. This swinging ensemble is redefining bay area music and offers a wealth of genres each true to form.
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¡¡The 2009 LAMC Compilation has made its arrival known!!
The three-disc collection features tracks from artists you already love like Manu Chao, Nortec Collective, as well as the next wave of artists from all over that you'll surely fall for, like Toy Selectah, Nubla, and Banda de Turistas.
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Do you want a copy? Do something about it!! Email Adriana.Arce@Cookman.com + she’ll send you an IMAGE so that you can make it a DEFAULT IMAGE [you should email her the link when it’s up].
Then will enter your name so you could be one of FIVE winners!
Hi Mestiza!! Thank you so much!! That was very sweet of you.:) I hope you have a beautiful day and please keep in touch. ...wishing you much success always and God bless... ♥
I sure hope you can comment back. :) I know you have so many friends and are a busy person. If you do find the time, please stop by my page. It would really make my day! :) Have a nice week and I will keep my fingers crossed. I like surprises... :) Thank you! ♥ I love your music and I wish you much success always... THANKS FOR THE REQUEST!
Hey, Thank YOU for adding us! We Hope you “ Feel the Vibe “ Check out our video “Oye Chica” on YouTube http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=8Mu7-Y6E0Wg and hit us back let us know what you think. Check out our show schedule, we hope to see you at one of our shows sooon!
Ya pronto viene el fin de semana y nuestro gran baile y concierto seran este Viernes.
Hay comida, bar y mesas para sentarse. Tambien hay un segundo desde donde puedes ver toda la accion desde arriba. :)
La entrada de $10 dolaritos incluyeuna clase de baile a las 8pm. (Hay que tomar un minimo de dos bebidas pero estas pueden ser agua en botella si lo deseas.
April 11th @ Rasselas 1534 Fillmore St. SF $7 door
Mestiza live & dj Jstlye spinning world/salsa/afro/funk
Come check a slammin live set and fat vinyl grooves.....
