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Umoja Orchestra
Latin / Afro-beat / Funk

The birth of the Latfrobeat



GAINESVILLE, Florida
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2009
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Member Since11/6/2005
Band Websitewww.umojaorchestra.com
Band MembersSebastian Lopez - Guitar, Accordion, Vocals
Natalia Perez- Vocals
Scott Clayton- Guitar
Michael Pedron - Bass
Jason Prover - Trumpet
Keegan Jerabek- Trumpet
Micah Shalom - Trombone
David Choo- Saxophone
Doug Fischer- Trombone
David Borenstein - Saxophones, Clarinet
Irving Campbell- Alto Sax
Evan Hegarty- Keyboard
Michael Claytor- Shekere, Banjo
Scott Bihorel - Congas, Flute
Adam Finkelman - Timbales
Evan Garfield - Drums
Paul Kronk- Engineer/Guitar
InfluencesFela Kuti, Hector Lavoe, James Brown...
Sounds Likefun, groove, funky, dancing, love, happy, energy, beat, sweet, yeah
Record LabelThe do-it-yourself kind


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   About Umoja Orchestra
*For booking inquiries please contact umojaorchestra@gmail.com

A band that can fill the stage with upwards of 10 people, Umoja is a mix of jazz, Latin, afro-beat, and funk; this, even, is too confining. And with an array of styles, people of all castes and colors flock together as one in a sea of positivity.’Umoja means Unity,’ as the band always assures their fans. When I first met with Umoja it was in a very intimate setting, the band members layered across a living room couch. As I listened to them talk, I realized the band was righteous and honest. Saturday night, to kick off the completion of the first Umoja album, they played a CD release show. I was blown away. No longer did I hear what they had told me, I felt it; I was moved by it. Every person in the sold out show, and even those listening from the streets, shared my same view.

Umoja. Unity. Oneness. Call the power of love what you wish, but call Umoja a band with a gift.

-grooveshark.com

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UMOJA ORCHESTRA: Abre La Puerta
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***NOTICE TO TAPERS -- Unless otherwise noted, Umoja Orchestra is VERY MUCH in favor of having our shows taped (audio or video) and uploaded to the web for sharing and free distribution (all we ask is that you send us a copy, we'd love to have it).***

Umoja Orchestra recording "Abre La Puerta"


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Jul 4 2009 11:27 AM

D³ Episode 3 "The Great American Bail Out"

New episode of D-Cubed has been released!! Here's the first part of this epic tale just in time for the fourth of July!! Part 2 is now available in our blog and on youtube!!!

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJLxa_bBUmg

Thanks for the support!!
G-ovonni





Jun 16 2009 4:20 AM

good look on the add. check out my music when you get a chance
Gainesville4sale.com





Jun 13 2009 2:32 AM

Thanks for the ADD !!

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Arlene





Jun 9 2009 10:31 PM

Umoja Orchestra!

Thanks so very much for your gracious add and a very good morning to you in beautiful, sunny, Gainsville!

You have wonderful music on your page and you have great music influences as well.

Have a wonderful week, many well wishes, blessings, and inspiration to you, and much continued success to you.

All best!

Arlene :D
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Jun 2 2009 11:34 AM

Thanks for the add!
The Traceys





May 31 2009 12:14 AM

Thank you for honoring us with your precious friendship. We hope these words find a whirlwind of Joy making its home in your heart......
RICHARD KENNEDY





May 27 2009 4:53 AM

Thanks very much for the add!
222 Ormsby





May 22 2009 8:10 AM


<3 what great people
Booya Tequila





May 19 2009 1:53 PM

Thank you for adding BooYa Tequila, The World's Smoothest Tequila!
kate





May 19 2009 6:22 AM

hey you silly guys! haha. i know its been a while, but i forgot to tell you, i had a blast in gainsville! i have some pics posted up in my "gainsville" album, if youd like to steal some of them. none are super great though. haha. but i cant wait untill the next time i get the pleasure to be in your presence again!
"JC" JOHNNY CONGA





May 15 2009 3:39 PM

Hello my New CD "Breaking Skin/Rompiendo el Cuero" is now available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/congajohnny and at Descarga.com(see review)..Thank you all in advance for purchasing my music!..Volcano Percussion Artist-"JC" JOHNNY CONGA
jesse ruth





May 15 2009 3:36 PM

hope the road is well!!
AROUNDOTOWN





May 12 2009 6:47 AM

The message is in the music......
Come...Visit www.aroundotown.com
....watch the best weekly Reggae Video Show.
AroundOtown: Its a Worldwide Reggae Vibe!
Jah Bless and One Love.
bill





May 12 2009 6:47 AM

listening to the CD's I got last nite right now,
loud! good stuff. thanks for stoping in pensacola
fran ☼ ~





May 3 2009 10:22 PM

It is always fun to hear you play at Magfest ! Now we all get to hear you at Sluggo's in Pensacola.

~Happy Cinco de Mayo~
JOHN DAVID PALMER





Apr 29 2009 3:15 PM

Happy hump day! Have a good one...;)


John David Palmer
Funkatron





Apr 22 2009 10:51 AM

Funkatron is going to be funkin up Market Street Pub on Saturday, May 2nd. We want you to come get funkyfied with us. Hope to see ya on the dancefloor.
Peace,
funkatron

P.S. Please look into joining our UF Facebook Group

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Ruby Velle





Apr 12 2009 7:29 AM

So happy you all are going on tour.. congrats! I wish you the best. Please know you are missed!

Let me know if you need to at least crash, I know the show together didnt work out but we will have to get that going soon enough.

Adios!

-Rubes
The Wooden





Apr 7 2009 6:53 PM

Yay! Monster!! Erica
Dave





Apr 4 2009 3:06 PM

I love it! You've got all the necessary ingredients for a following of dancers and music admirers. The vocals are really well done! You've produced a nice mix of the traditional Afro-Cuban nasal sound with the "prettier" Western sound. Overall a nice blend of styles and I hear in the music how much you guys like each other.
That's important!
A Sounder of Swine





Apr 3 2009 9:38 PM

Wow, you guys actually added more songs while I was listening to the first 5. Good stuff, can't wait to see you up in Columbus.
michael s.


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Apr 3 2009 2:43 AM

if i did have my own show to play on the 17th id be coming to common grounds.
Bah Kouyate





Apr 1 2009 11:02 AM

merci pour l'add et amitie
Bah
Without Amusia





Mar 5 2009 10:22 PM

wheres Blackbird?
Douglas





Mar 1 2009 5:28 PM

[Paul!] How are we going to get you to come by Orlando?!
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