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Dave@Fonkilab

good music for good people

About Me

Among other unrelated things, I am a musician/producer based in Paris. I have been involved in several "world" & groove projects : former production assistant for Giant Step (NY); satellite member of the Funkappeal collective (on flute); former coproducer of the "Voyage en Tziganie" festival (Paris) and CDs (Naïve); helping hand on the new Variations Caraïbes festival (Paris)...
I am patiently working on 2 projects :
- a "world" jazz/groove festival & compilation CD series. Summer 2008 would be a nice time to roll it out.
- a small-format stage project : 1 lead singer & 2-3 backing musicians including myself on guitar & flutes. In my dreams, I hear splendid vocals, tight polyrythmic percussions, dizzying vintage grooves and creative live sampling. I hear a sound deeper than a full horn & strings section yet lighter than whispered poetry... Reality is another story. I hope to -finally- get some work done this summer (2007).
UPDATE APRIL 07 : I am back in Paris. The accoustic soul trio is almost on its way. Rehersals should start in May...

I am always on the lookout for outstanding, talented, charismatic artists. Thank you to the ones who have already touched me. They make my life worth its while.
So, get in touch & point me towards good people & sounds!
Peace,
David

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/13/2006
Band Website: couchsurfing.com/fonkichiken
Influences: Magic Malik
Groove Collective
Fertile Ground
Herbie Hancock
Stevie Wonder
EW&F
Kool & the Gang
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Erykah Badu
George Benson
Bobby McFerrin
Banda Black Rio
Irakere
Marcio Faraco
early Ben Harper
Ty
Mario Canonge
Roy Ayers
Gil Scott-Heron
Jerry Gonzales
Donald Byrd
early Jamiroquai
Camille
Zap Mama
Sounds Like: chicken
Record Label: Fonkilab
Type of Label: Indie