Martha

'Music is my guiding light'

MARTHA was dancing and singing ‘musica tropical’ from an early age back in Colombia. - Music has always been a part of her soul. Since moving to London, her musical career blossomed and in 1990 she formed the all-female Latin outfit CANDELA, and have been a singer for bands including 'Roberto Pla's Latin Ensemble'.Today Martha perform's regulary with her new outfits:

MANTECA - Latin Grooves & Boogaloo (9 piece)
MAJAGUA - Latin American Folklore (Trio)
CANELA - Latin-Jazz (Duo to Quartet)

Manteca Klaipeda Festival 2005

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MANTECA - Latin Grooves & Boogaloo -

Is an expression of the eclectic and ever-changing musical culture in London, combined with a love for funky 70’s Nuyorican beats. Mixing Latin music with a splash of jazz, funk, soul and drum & bass, Manteca pioneers a fresh and exhilarating style. Their live performances are fuelled by an explosive energy with mind-blowing improvisations!!!...…... Please visit our web: www.manteca.org.uk/...... Or be our friend at..... myspace.com/mantecalatingrooves

WHAT THEY SAY… "Dear Martha, Thank you very much to you and all the members of your band for a very nice show and wonderful performance. As you saw it yourself you made a small magic for all of us and we'll remember you and your concert for a very long time. Good luck and take my warmest personal regards" - Vytautas Grubliauskas, XII Klaipeda Festival. June 2005
MAJAGUA - Latin American Folklore -

It was born out of Matha's joy for playing guitar and singing the most loved songs from the Latin American Folklore. -The repertoire includes Cumbias, Bambucos and Joropos from Colombia and Venezuela; Corridos and Rancheras form Mexico and Valses, Carnavalitos, Huaynos y Zambas from Peru, Bolivia and Argentina and many more.Normally going out as a trio, Martha is on vocals and guitar; Claudia Silva on vocals and alto sax -or- Vicky Cespedes on quenas, zampoñas and vocals. On percussion Andres Ticino -or- Carlos Fuentes.

WHAT THEY SAY... "Dear Martha, The folk trio gig was wonderful - even the jazz aficionados who come regularly were amazed by how much they enjoyed it! We'll have to do another one soon."Alessandra Satta - Front-of-House Music Manager - Royal National Theatre -

CANELA - Latin-Jazz -

Starts with Martha and a piano player, then a percussionist and a bass player can be added for a fabulos quartet! The repertoire is set to be both up-beat and mellow pleasing the audiences that enjoys the more lazy Latin Jazz such as Bossanovas, Boleros and Cha-chas.

WHAT THEY SAY... "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Martha and her accompanying pianist who I must say were absolutely great last night. It was really a transformation of Sugar Reef as I know it, bringing a real sense of class and sophistication to the place."Tristan - Manager - Sugar Reef.

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