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Umoja Orchestra
Latin / Afro-beat / Funk

The birth of the Latfrobeat



GAINESVILLE, Florida
United States

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   Umoja Orchestra: General Info
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.

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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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Oct 19 2009 10:16 PM

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Oct 19 2009 10:16 PM

Just spreading the word.. I'll be back in town & performing at Backstage Lounge this Friday! Looking for my peeps to come support & have some fun!! Let me know if you have questions..3 completely different hip hop bands playing! Gonna be a dope show!! - Marley
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Oct 19 2009 10:15 PM

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Oct 2 2009 10:14 PM

Thanx for the add

and Thanx for listening!!!

Visit our myspace again whenever you please!

Please keep UMOJA ALIVE!!

Good vibe and best wishes from Colombia and Miami!

A friend of Natalia,

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PS: Check Natalia's sister proyect at my top called "CLOii"
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Jun 16 2009 4:20 AM

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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.

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May 27 2009 4:53 AM

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Kaitlin Snyder



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!
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May 15 2009 3:36 PM

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Bill Jordan



May 12 2009 6:47 AM

listening to the CD's I got last nite right now,
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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~
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Apr 29 2009 3:15 PM

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


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