MundoTribe

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Morena

Album: Own Little World

Released: Oct 22, 2005

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General Info

Genre: Afro-beat / Latin / Pop
Location Houston, Un
Profile Views: 14536
Last Login: 5/22/2011
Member Since 8/7/2005
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm11bmRvdHJpYmUuY29t
Record Label SpiritSeven, Inc.
Type of Label Indie
Bio
The world-pop duo *MundoTribe* is comprised of two artists who connect through their character differences. One is always late; the other always early. One is a full blooded Texan with hell-bent on world percussion and ethnic instrumentation; the other one, a bit of a cultural mess, was born in L.A., but grew up on the other side of the Atlantic between Madrid and London. Characteristics of our makings go as wide as the flavors of their talents. By hearing our music, this becomes very apparent. Ben "Big B." Whittier and the Texas Razorback, Mr. Hand, began MundoTribe practically out of our own back pockets- with too many ideas, and not enough hands with which to develop them. As both a professional partnership and a personal friendship, we showed the world and everyone around that, despite these limitations, we could carve out ourr own musical niche. This is the inspiration for our global project. Having extensive experience in the entertainment industry, Ben "Big B." Whittier birthed the vision of MundoTribe from a small studio space in the corner of his own home. Self-taught in the industry as musician, vocalist and television host in Europe for most of his life, Ben layered the foregrounds and foundation for the project. As producer, writer, composer and singer/performer, he formulated the better half of the brain trust that would become *MundoTribe*. He got a major surprise, however, when a big Texan showed up at his doorstep having answered a musicians-wanted ad from an internet web posting. "The Texas Razorback", Mr. Hand, revealed himself to be nothing short of a valuable role model and asset to the ideas that Ben, himself, had carried upon introducing his passions for world music and his angry arsenal of ethnic instruments. Being personified as a philosophical madman, Mr. Hand took great pleasure in sharing his wide array of ethnic influences with Ben- hence opening the doors for the creation, personification, and brand naming of *MundoTribe*. And I can tell you now- capturing his "good ol' boy" personality is NOT an easy task! As for the messages carried within our music, we express a sense of "oneness" in the world. Peace, love, and the desire for social understanding and tolerance are entwined in the layers of our melodies and lyrics. As well, our music fluctuates within multiple boundaries that practically any "body" can enjoy. Both worldly & modern, the *MundoTribe* sound is infused with funk, urban grooves, soul ballads, reggae, Middle Eastern mystique, Latin flavor, and drum-driven tribal rhythms, all tied together with Ben's unique and soulful voice, and Mr. Hand's intense multi-instrumental sensitivity. The fruits of* MundoTribe*. are very sweet, indeed. As a writer having experienced them first-hand, I highly recommend you take a journey into MundoTribe and visit the foundation for a cultural initiative breaking loose in the world, as we speak. This is one growing experience you won't want to miss out on!
Members
Ben "Big B." Whittier, Mr. Hand (The Texas Razorback)
Influences
Dead Can Dance, Ekova, Enigma, Delerium, Claire Voyant, Operatica; Mediaeval Baebes, Arcana, Garmarna, Gjallarhorn, Vartinna; Kila, Brendan Perry, Lisa Gerrard, Loreena McKennitt, Ashley McIsaac, Mars Lasar, Yanni; Khaled, Cheb Mami, Rachid Taha, Amr Diab, Hakim, Natacha Atlas, Nez, Moustafa Sandal, Amina, Mohammed Reza Shajarian, Kayhan Kalhor, Simon Shaheen, Hossam Ramzy, Zohar; Yothu Yindi, Ganga Giri, David Hudson, Nomad, Stephen Kent (Lights In A Fat City/Trance Missions); Buddha-Bar, Ravi &; Anoushkha Shankar, Karsh Kale, Talvin Singh, DJ Cheb I Sibbah, Bally Sagoo, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Dhol Foundation, Paban Das Baul, State Of Bengal; Dzihan &; Kamien, Rednex, Juno Reactor, Tracy Lords, Robert Miles, Said Mrad, Moby; Poncho Sanchez, Tito Puente, Royal Crown Revue, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Harry Connick Jr., Tom Waits; Peter Gabriel, Elton John, etc.
Sounds Like
Ozomatli, Black Eyed Peas, Bob Marley, Bill Withers, Khaled, EW&F, B-Tribe, Enigma, Putomayo, Mi Rhumba, Santana, Mango Punch.