Eric S.B. (vocals, bass, percussion), Levitt8 (guitars, keys, vocals), Lew2 (drums), Seu Pereira (percussion) with Anna, Renzo, and Cesar-batucada percussion
Booking: quilombolas@gmail.com
Influences
Chico Science & Nacao Zumbi, Ozomatli, Fishbone, 311, Macaco, Michael Franti, Rage Against the Machine, Living Colour, Mano Negra/Manu Chao, Antibalas, Sintesis, O Rappa, Zap Mama, Santana, The Police, Phish, Hadag Nachash, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Fela, Public Enemy.
“Quilombolas are descendants of slaves who escaped their slave plantations in Brazil. True to the spirit of their name, the Minneapolis band Quilombolas have a sense of defiance, and also a sense of freedom. The band’s style is passionate, satirical, and very entertaining. Blending Brazilian rhythms, hip-hop, Israeli melodies, and funk, Quilombolas create a unique sound with smart lyrics and a danceable beat."
-Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet
"These guys are serious to the bone with cold-blooded chops. Their groove has a Band of Gypsys feel-–sharp, elemental funk with wizened, coat-pulling lyrics." -Dwight Hobbes, The Pulse
"The local quartet Quilombolas also draws inspiration from diverse sources...with a particular nod to the late Chico Science's Pernambucan mangue beat." -Rick Mason, City Pages
"The auditory equivalent of a really tasty fusion restaurant..."
-Rob van Alstyne, Metromix
Rockin' multilingual and multicultural grooves for the conscious; diverse music for a diverse world.
Blending pop sensibility with straight ahead rock undertones, The Inwood Radio, recently released their sophomore album "Sickle Cell Bohemia," called "one of the better local albums I’ve heard so far in 2009" by howwastheshow.com.
The Inwood Radio is Ben and Will Rajkowski, Amy (Bukstein) Rajkowski, and Ted Held.
Quilombolas is a multicultural Minneapolis based world-fusion rock band combining diverse musical influences from around the globe. The members draw inspiration from Zumbi and the Quilombos of old as a sign of unity in the face of the many forms of oppression that still exist today. Politically charged lyrics add to the fire of their musical activism, while a constant vibe of unity and celebration abounds. In addition, lyrics can be heard in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Hebrew, and some African tongues like Yoruba. The band combines all of these elements with the belief that all people are multiethnic and mutlicultural mixes and should celebrate the diversity that unites and strengthens the quilombo.
“The band’s style is passionate, satirical, and very entertaining. Blending Brazilian rhythms, hip-hop, Israeli melodies, and funk, Quilombolas create a unique sound with smart lyrics and a danceable beat. " -Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet
"These guys are serious to the bone with cold-blooded chops. Their groove has a Band of Gypsys feel-–sharp, elemental funk with wizened, coat-pulling lyrics. " -Dwight Hobbes, The Pulse
Quilombolas is Matt Levitt, Eric S.B., Lew Hill, and Luis Pereira.
Thanks for your support of Teatro del Pueblo. We hope to see you at our upcoming production! It plays May 1st through 9th at Gremlin Theatre on University Avenue. You can get more information here:
Hola amigs de Quilombolas pasava a saludarles y queria contarles que soy un bajista dedicado y con experiencia en busca de una buena banda por si saven de alguna les deceo muchos exitos
