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the ratazanas

reggae, straight from the sewers

About Me

We're an early reggae band from Portugal. Early Reggae is the first type of reggae that appeared, back in the late 60's. Like almost every Jamaican band from that time, we tend to incorporate black American music on our sound such as soul, funk and rock'n'roll. The members come from the region of Lisbon and play in bands such as Contratempos and Skacofonia.

Our main influences go from the late 60's sound in Jamaica, well represented in groups like Toots & The Maytals, The Uppsetters, Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys or Dave Barker & Ansel Collins, and end up with today's The Aggrolites and Los Granadians.

Our reggae may be as filthy as a sewer but we hope it doesn't stink that much!

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Music:

Member Since: 1/6/2006
Band Website: theratazanas.com
Band Members: actual members:
drums: André
bass: Rosicky
rhythm guitar: Petrov
organ: Luís
vocals: Eduardo

former members:
bass: Fran
bass: Chef
rhythm guitar: Sarmento
sax & percussions: Jota
rhythm guitar: Pekey
solo guitar: Pedro
vocals: Benji
Influences: early reggae, funk, soul, funk, hip hop
Sounds Like: 60's reggae
Type of Label: None

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LOOKING FOR GIGS!!

We are officially looking for gigs. Contact us:[email protected] message us through myspaceEstamos oficialmente à procura de concertos. Contactem-nos:[email protected]...
Posted by the ratazanas on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:08:00 PST