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From Timbiqui to LA.. Music Brought to you by Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro
by Joy on Aug.24, 2009, under Audio, Events, Mochilla, Photo, VTech
Often confused with xylophones, marimbas are a traditional folk instrument of the people of Southern and Central America. And though the instrument’s roots lie in West Africa, it ties together the music of the African diaspora and the inhabitants of the Southern and Central American shores on which they landed on in the 16th century.
The Pacific coast of Colombia is home to many genres of music. From its local music of the Afro-Colombian chirimia, the marimba, and outside influence of salsa, the music scene in Colombia continues to blend the old with the new.
When we look to rural towns such as Timbiqui, home of singer Nidia Gongora Bonilla, where musicians play in dedicated marimba houses and listen in awe. The music never stops, and the houses vibrate with the rhythm of the marimba all day long.
Memoria de Justinho By Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro Featuring Nidia Gongora Bonilla on Vocals is a tribute to legendary Marimba player, Justinho Garcia from Timbiqui. It was written by legendary female songwriter Ines Garanja on the occasion of his passing and holds enormous cultural significance. It is a classic song in the tradition of the Pacific Coast and was first recorded by Grupo Socovan, Nidia’s family’s band.
As Nidia introduces the song in the beginning of the video, she explains it is a Rumba from Timbiqui in the style of Quantic; a collision of sounds and influences in the best possible way.
Though the QCB has never recorded this song, it was worked out specifically for their first LA show and in many ways, this was the song that reached the audience’s musical souls. Los Angeles was open to Quantic and the new album and the band he had brought with him, but this song managed to put a smile on everyone’s face and a extra shuffle in everyone’s step.
It is with extreme pleasure that MOCHILLA was there to capture it and for VTech to premiere it. This is history here. With beating hearts and hands in the air, connect your computer up to those speakers, kick back and feel the Afro-Colombian magic.
FULL SCREEN
The Sounds of VTech / Memoria de Justinho by Quantic and his Combo Barbaro 
Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro:
Will Quantic Holland: Guitar/ Alfredo Linares: Piano/ Fernando Silva: Bass
Malcolm Catto: Drums/ Jack Iglesias: Percussion/ Freddy Colorado: Percussion
Reggie Ambrose: Sax/ Todd Simon: Trumpet
Shot by: Eric Coleman, Todd Mazer, and B+ for MOCHILLA
Edited by: Luke Lynch
Sound Recorded and Mixed by: Benjamin Tierney
Live and Direct!! Tonight Let’s All Go To Cali, Colombia with Quantic at the EchoPlex!
by Joy on Aug.15, 2009, under Events, Mochilla, VTech
If you’ve got plans tonight, break them. If they involve being in the LA area, make sure you the EchoPlex is on your agenda. If you’re hanging out with friends, bring them along and if they can’t be convinced, I suggest leaving them behind. Tonight, you need to come out to see Quantic. Brought to you by the wonderful folks at Mochilla and VTech, he’s live and direct from Cali, Colombia. And though Quantic is a good enough reason to come out on a Saturday night and break pre-existing plans, this one is even better. Introducing, in their LA debut is Quantic and his Combo Barbaro. I haven’t been this excited to see a musical performance since the Timeless Series.
With this 12th studio album, Will Quantic Holland has made an amazing album filled with the beautiful music of Colombia, accompanied by musicians such as the incredible Malcolm Catto, Alfredito Linares, singer Nidia Gongora and more.
So, tonight, August 15th, be at the EchoPlex. Get there early and make sure you find a spot up front and plant yourself for the rest of the evening. From amazing DJ sets to what is going to be a mind blowing musical experience, this event will be one for the books.
We’ve Got A Surprise Waiting for you on August 13th
by Joy on Aug.10, 2009, under Events, Mochilla, Photo, VTech
Let’s get Shook up at Mochilla’s Open House:
Presale Tickets and Shook Magazine - Launch of new Mochilla Mix Series
Mochilla in conjunction with VTech is proud to bring you Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, Live on August 15th at the Echoplex with DJ Sets with J.Rocc, NuMark, Sake Uno and Ganas. To celebrate the release of Shook Magazine’s cover story featuring B+’s photos of Colombia, we’d like to invite you to a little meet and greet at the Mochilla office.
With your last chance to buy pre-sale tickets to the upcoming Quantic show and 40 copies of Shook Magazine for the first 40 people to purchase tickets at the office, don’t sleep. Come see prints from Colombia and be the first to peruse the next series of Mochilla Mix CDs, including stunning mixes from Quantic, Count Bass D, Aardvark from Rednose Districkt and Phoreyez.
Come by and enjoy an evening full of Tradition in Transition with special guests. So get yourself to 4124 Verdugo Road just North of York on Thursday from 7pm until 10pm and let’s get this weekend started a few days sooner than later.
Help us begin this weekend of celebration!
Mochilla
4124 Verdugo Road
Eagle Rock, LA 90065
7-10pm | Thursday August 13th
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VTech and Mochilla present:
Saturday August 15th, 2009
Live & Direct From Cali, Colombia!
Featuring Alfredito Linares, Freddy Colorado, Malcolm Catto,
Nidia Gongora on vocals and very special guests!
The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles Ca 90026
$15 presale :: $20 at the door
Presale tickets available at the Mochilla HQ’s
[4124 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065] from
1pm-7pm + online at: www.ticketweb.com
21 + wiser | 9pm-2am
*for more information please visit: http://music.vtechphones.com
NPR’s Look Back at Arthur Verocai’s Performance at Timeless
by Joy on Aug.10, 2009, under Audio, Concerts & Tours, Mochilla, Timeless
NPR brings us a look back at Arthur Verocai’s ground-breaking performance earlier this year at the Luckman Theater as a part of the Mochilla/VTech TIMELESS concert series. Below is the write up of the event of Arthur Verocai’s first ever live performance in Los Angeles which was enjoyed by many and forgotten by none.
Arthur Verocai:
Return Of A Brazilian Secret
Arthur Verocai in 1972.August 10, 2009 - I was standing backstage at Cal State’s Luckman Theater when I saw him: tall and thin, dark and intense, his lanky frame barely filling what was supposed to be a fitted suit. Though he was missing the mane of black hair he wore on the cover of his self-titled 1972 album, he was unmistakably composer, arranger and producer Arthur Verocai. Largely unknown in his home country of Brazil, Verocai is worshiped by the likes of TV on the Radio, Cut Chemist, DOOM and Madlib — all of whom were in attendance at this historic event, in which Verocai led a 30-piece orchestra in the first and only performance of his legendary album.
The evening didn’t disappoint. Watching him on stage was transfixing. He didn’t have to do much; he’d done all the hard work at age 25, when he wrote the original charts that this orchestra, under his watchful eye, played to the note. You got the feeling that he recognized just how important this concert was — not just for himself, but also for the lucky audience of 1,200.
The next day, as I fielded emails, text messages and IMs from those who were there, Cut Chemist put it best: “That was one of the best shows L.A. has ever seen.” I felt the need to review my collection for some high points of Verocai’s varied career — which stretched from the heady psychedelia of O Terco (whose first album he arranged) to the gorgeous pop of the little-known duo Ana Maria e Mauricio.
For the playlist assembled by Egon for this article click: VEROCAI
On Sundays, We Don’t Rest.
by Joy on Aug.08, 2009, under Concerts & Tours, Events, Festivals, Lolla '09, VTech
On Friday we brought you the Official Lollapalooza 2009 Aftershow with Kid Cudi, Crookers, Major Lazer and more. Did you enjoy yourself? We sure did. So as Lollapalooza winds down on Sunday, why not go out with a bang.
Come one, come all, ALL AGES are welcome on August 9th to the Logan Square Auditorium as we bring you Deerhunter, Dan Deacon, No Age and more. The best way to start of your work week? Still buzzing from the party the night before….
Tickets on Sale NOW for Quantic and His Combo Barbaro, August 15th
by Joy on Aug.07, 2009, under Events, Mochilla, VTech
VTech and Mochilla present:
Saturday August 15th, 2009
For any music lover and Quantic fan, this is a definite can’t miss. Live & Direct From Cali, Colombia! is Will “Quantic” Holland and his Combo Barbaro featuring Alfredito Linares, Freddy Colorado, Malcolm Catto, the beautiful Nidia Gongora on vocals and very special guests. All this, on one night (August 15th), in one place (The Echoplex), to perform Quantic’s 12th studio album for you live. Mark this on your calendar, tell your friends, Cumbia is coming to town and it’s gonna be good. Get your presale tickets now while you have a chance and save me some room on the dance floor…
The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles Ca 90026
$15 presale :: $20 at the door
Presale tickets available at the Mochilla HQ’s • 1pm-7pm • M-F
[4124 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065]
+ Online at: www.ticketweb.com
21 + wiser | 9pm-2am
