2005 Sammie winner for Best World/Latin band in Sacramento!!!
“Get ready for Raigambre…one of the best musical bets around town.â€â€“ Chris Macias, Sacramento Bee Pop Music Critic.
Until the group’s formal inception in May of 2001, the nine members of what is now Raigambre were prowling the streets of Sacramento involved in several local musical projects such as Los Gallos, Motivo, Ebo Okokán, and Love Taxi. When the nine vagabonds decided to unite as Raigambre, or “Deep Rootsâ€, their collaborative effort created music with intensity, with a message, con sabor.
From Motown master Stevie Wonder to Latin Rock genius Carlos Santana, from Afro Beat legend Fela Kuti to James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, Raigambre acquires inspiration from many diverse sources and backgrounds. Raigambre’s own unique, crossover style infuses Funk with Afro-Cuban rhythms and Chicano-Groove to share energy and el orgullo de su cultura with the crowd. This distinctive style brought about many recent accolades and exciting opportunities for the group, including Sammie nominations both in 2002 and 2003, appearances on KSFM102.5’s Tony Tecate Show, UPN’s Good Day Sacramento, and MTV’s Sorority Life, and performances with such talented contemporaries as War, Quetzal, and Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli. When you attend a Raigambre show you can expect to hear politically conscious songs like “Cara Dura,†the cumbia that bemoans the struggle of Aztec warriors who fought to keep their land. If you prefer funk “Soul Is Alive†celebrates life, brotherhood, and a liberated spirit and is guaranteed to lure you to the dance floor. So once again get ready for Raigambre… a dynamic, unforgettable listening experience para toda la gente.
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