Compadres, la musica unida de America LatinaCompadres is a Latin-Funk band based in Bristol UK, working in the local musical scene since 2003. The eclectic mix of rhythms and styles makes of Compadres a unique band not only in Bristol but also in the world-music landscape in the UK. With musicians from Uruguay, England and Colombia, the band brings together all the Latin music, salsa, Brazilian rhythms, reggae, funk, jazz, cumbia, flamenco and also hip hop. Compadres is the only band in Bristol mixing all these musical genres with original singing in our original Spanish language with original material. Live performance is the drive of the band, making all occasions a party where everybody enjoys the different music styles in its pure form and also with the intelligent and audacious mix of them within the different songs. Also, the quieter and mellow songs give the audience a chance to relax, have a drink and enjoy the grooves, before we pick up the pace again. Compadres grabs everyone’s attention with their mix of styles and the continuous interaction between band and audience. So if you want to get up and dance to Rumba, Salsa and Brazilian rhythms mixed with a strong funk beat, Compadres will get you grooving Latin Style!
The people Raul Bass, keyboards & main Vocals Tim Guitar & backing vocals Elliot Tenor Sax, clarinet & backing vocals Gavin Drums & percussion Raul plays bass and provides the main vocals in the band. Having performed in his home country of Uruguay, as well as in Spain and the UK, he plays a wide range of styles from Tango to Rock and Salsa to Funk. In the UK he has performed with Orquesta Montpelier, Mankala, Nick Roll and KeChevere . His own material and some of the most recognizable latin covers are the backbone of Compadres - a mix of salsa, Brazilian rhythms and ‘candombe’ - a Uruguayan groove that had its roots in Africa before travelling to this South American country. Tim was born in Bristol. He was always interested in Latin music and draws on this when playing a funk/latin style guitar. He has played in different bands and his knowledge in rock and latin music makes him the bridge between the two cultures. Gavin is from Bristol and his love of latin percussion and rhythms make him the perfect drummer for the band. Musicians like Steve Gadd y El Negro Hernandez are always present in his rhythms. He has also played in several bands in Bristol and abroad. Also collaborate with us on special occasions Raimundo Piano & backing vocals Andy Alto sax & backing vocals Gream Percussion & backing vocals Andy was born in England. His eclectic influences, like the British culture, bring a mix of colours and spaces that when mixed together, give the songs the delicate touch of a unique and special saxophonist that would be difficult to imitate. Raimundo is from Colombia and resides in Bristol since 2006, the same year he started playing with Compadres. He is an excellent Latin pianist able to play with true soul. Gream is from London and is one of the most skilled percussionists living in Bristol. He has played with all the best Latin bands in the city and his knowledge of all the Afro-Latin rhythms and instruments allow him to give every song a different flavour. Compadres Copyright © 2010 Compadres Join us in Facebook Join us in Myspace Compadres, la musica unida de America LatinaCompadres es una banda Latina nacida en Bristol UK que trabaja en los escenarios de la ciudad desde el año 2003.
La variada mezcla de ritmos y estilos hace de Compadres una banda unica no solo en Bristol sino en la escena de la musica latina en UK.
La banda esta compuesta por musicos de Uruguay, Inglaterra y Colombia, los cuales traen todo el sabor latino, la salsa, ritmos brasileros, reggae, funk, jazz, cumbia, flamenco y tambien hip hop.
Compadres es la unica banda en Bristol que es capaz de mezclar todos estos generos musicales con el sonido original de sus letras en español y canciones originales.
Sus shows en directo es en donde la banda se muestra en su totalidad, haciendo de cada occasion una fiesta en donde todo el mundo disfruta de los diferentes estilos musicales los cuales son mezclados en una forma audaz e inteligente.
Tambien hay momentos tranquilos donde las melodias dan tiempo para relajarse y tomar algo antes de la recta final donde la fiesta se retoma nuevamente.
Compadres atrapa su audiencia con su mezcla de estilos y la continua interaccion con su publico.
Asi que si quieres bailar rumba, salsa y ritmos brasileros con todo el funk, acercate a ver a Compadres para gozar con sabor latino.
La gente
Raul Bajo, teclados y voz
Tim Guitarra y coros Elliot Saxo tenor, clarinete y coros Gavin Bateria y percusion
Raul Es la voz principal y bajista de la banda. Ya habiendo tocado previamente en Uruguay donde nacio, España y Reino Unido, Raul es capaz de dominar estilos tan dispares como tango, rock, salsa o funk. En UK ha tocado con Orquesta Montpelier, Mankala, Nick Roll and KeChevere. Sus propias canciones y algunas versiones de la major musica latina son el terreno donde se mueve Compadres, una especial mezcla de salsa, ritmos brasileros y tambien candombe, ritmo uruguayo por excelencia.
Tim es de Bristol y siempre estuvo interesado en la musica latina. Desde que se unio a Compadres sus guitarras se han desarrollado en una direccion hacia la que muy pocos guitarristas se asoman. Sus conocimientos de rock, jazz y latino le convierten en el puente por donde se unen ambas culturas.
Gavin es de Bristol y su devocion por la percusion le hace el perfecto baterista para esta banda. Musicos como Steve Gadd y El Negro Hernandez estan siempre presents en sus ritmos. Tambien ha tocado en varias bandas tanto en Peru como en UK.
Tambien colaboran en ocasiones especiales
Raimundo Piano y coros
Andy Sax y coros
Gream Percusion y coros
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