Umoja Orchestra
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The Umoja Orchestra is a Gainesville based "world music band" whose music incorporates elements from afrobeat, jazz, funk, afro-cuban as well as traditional African and South American styles. The band's instrumentation is modelled closely to bands such as Fela Kuti's Africa 70 and the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra. Also, they are especially known for using little known and native instruments. Initially covering Fela Kuti songs, the band has expanded to having an original repertoire. In addition, it is a strong presence in the Gainesville music scene and ever-growing.
Members
- Sebastian Lopez: Classical Guitar, Vocals, Charango
- Michael Pedron: Bass Guitar, Mbira
- Paul Kronk: Electric Guitar
- Michael Claytor: Banjo, Percussion
- David Borenstein: Saxophones, Clarinet
- Jason Prover: Trumpet, Didgeridoo, Sabonya
- Evan Garfield: Drumset, Percussion
- Adam Finkleman: Percussion
- Scott Bihorel: Percussion, Didgeridoo, Ethnic Flutes
See also
- Afrobeat
- Fela Kuti
- Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
- World Music
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