pacifika

Music:

Member Since: 7/15/2006
Band Website: pacifikaonline.com
Band Members:
Silvana Kane - Voice
Adam Popowitz - Guitar
Toby Peter - Bass & Drums
Elliot Polsky - (Live Performances) Drums & Percussion
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article in Global Rhythm "At the Wells Fargo stage, Vancouver, B.C., trio Pacifika's sensuous, exhilarating blend of Latin, jazz, flamenco and electronica was an unexpected delight. Peruvian-born singer Silvana Kane introduced "Chiquita" with a few words about shedding one's inhibitions like the people behind the masks at Mardi Gras... This group is surely destined for a larger stage in world music.” Gene Stout (Seattle Post Intelligencer at Bumbershoot) "Pacifika, a Canadian band led by a Peruvian thrush that incorporates downtempo grooves, a bit of jazz and some Latin touches, is gaining some airplay with its bilingual track "Sweet." Anchored by bass and drums, Silvana Kane provides an effervescent voice as a focal point while the melodies drift around her." (Variety) click here "As most of Pacifika's songs unfold, a seductive vocal settles above plucked chords of a nylon-string guitar, pulsing percussion and lush synthesized sounds, and thus the band bridges that clear, unhurried form of João Gilberto-influenced pop and the mellow side of electronica. But there are a few surprises that give "Asunción" its unexpected tang." JIM FUSILLI (The Wall Street Journal) click here“The album they created is eclectic, a little bit chill-out and melancholic but also with several ass-shaking songs. Imagine the sounds you might hear while traveling through the worlds where their music finds inspiration - Latin America, Spain, North America and the UK and you'll get what they are aiming for.” – New York Post “The group’s new album is nothing short of transcendent-a bold fusion of jazzy beats, electronica and Latin flavor that suggests a multi-phased trip to paradise.” – Global Rhythm “Peruvian Native Kane is strong and interesting on vocals to keep this debut coasting smoothly, while her backing team is diverse – including rumba, jazz, reggae, and synthesized Andean flutes – to create a refreshing and light electronic breakthrough.” – XLR8R “…smooth-sounding mix of silky vocals, sweet guitar and classy beats on their new album Asunción… Highly stylized, world-y sounding hipster-pop, it fits in the vein of the Thievery Corporation and Bebel Gilberto.” – Toronto Star “Pacifika’s pop roots give the group a contemporary edge, whether it’s a hypnotic dancehall groove on “Me Caí” or the droning feedback on “Mas y Mas.” And despite the Spanish lyrics, Kane’s sensuous voice makes Pacifika every bit accessible as Shakira.” – Inside Entertainment Canada “The CD is titled Asuncion and it's full of great mood music, perfect music to chill to. Silvana Kane has this super seductive, raspy voice and the music just draws you in and makes you feel good all over. I love how textured it is. There are bits of electronica, dub reggae, Spanish and Latin in the mix and the band brings all these elements together very nicely.” – CBC Toronto “…smooth, spirited and stylish.” – Vancouver Courier
Record Label: Six Degrees Records
Type of Label: Indie