Cumbiamuffin EPK

CUMBIAMUFFINABN 17 632 033 694Mike Raper [email protected]

Carlos Arango [email protected]

PHONE+61 416 507 852

MAILING ADDRESS2/68 Sophia StSurry Hills SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA 2010

WEBSITEwww.cumbiamuffin.com

FACEBOOK GROUP

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/CUMBIAMUFFIN/204710089556401

PROMO AUDIO

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CUMBIAMUFFIN

14th Piece Band Cumbia Orchestra

Cumbiamuffin’s wall of sound is unstoppable on the dance floor and with the

collective energy of authentic Colombian singers, this orchestra is conquering

the local music scene.

Put together by Colombian and Australian musicians, this project has the

common vision of introducing the purest sounds of traditional Cumbia to the

Australian audiences,blended with contemporary caribbean rhythms like Ragga

and Reggae, playing the classics that made this genre the most popular rhythm in

Latin America during the 80’s, and that now is taking over the world.

Since its inception in December 2010, Cumbiamuffin has sold out many well

known Sydney venues - including Club 505; The Metro; Paddington Eastside Arts

and Club Marconi. Cumbiamuffin has also stretched its considerable musical

talents to share stages with Sidestepper (Colombia), Mucho Mambo (AUS), and

Watussi (AUS) amongst others.

MEDIA COVERAGE

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/slaves-to-the-colombian-beat-20110820-1j3eu.html

Innerwest Courier

http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/cant-beat-latin-rhythm/

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For hi-res photos please contact:

[email protected]

Photography by Shane Rozario and Raquel Duron.

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MEDIA COVERAGE

Sydney Morning Herarld

20-08-2011

Inner West Courier

21 - 10 - 2011

A BIT ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

Cumbiamuffin musicians are drawn from a diverse pool of Sydney and Colombian elite professional

musicians with a great array of qualifications between them who have devoted their lives to play the

best music possible and bring together a fusion of different and unique sounds.

It’s impossible at the moment to show the biographies of the 15-member orchestra due to its rich

content. But we will give you an insight of some of them.

Trombonist Michael Raper musically leads Cumbiamuffin. Mike has spent his professional career playing

between Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas with such acts as Son Veneno (AUS), Osvaldo

Chacon (Bamboleo), Wilson Saoko (CLO), Enrique Pla (Irakere), Watussi (AUS), Mucho Mambo (AUS),

Batucada Sound Machine (NZL) and Kenny Wheeler (ENG) amongst many others. Mike Studied a

Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Cumbiamuffin was put together by Mike Raper and Colombian Born Guitarist Carlos Arango who

graduated from the Australian Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music majoring in Audio

Technology and currently works as a Sound Engineer for the Sydney Opera House.

Carlo’s original Idea was to join forces with musicians from both countries to introduce in Australia

one of the most addictive and fast growing rhythms from Latin America. Since its first concert

Cumbiamuffin has gained lots of interest in the local scene due to its originality and big brass orchestra

feel.

The Colombian contingency consists of:

Angela Rosero, (born in Bogota -Colombia) is a passionate performer who arrived in Australia four

years ago. She has been delighting her audience around the country not only with her soulful voice but

also with her acting. She has performed in different music festivals, such as Darling Harbour Fiesta in

Sydney and Blues Fest in Byron Bay. Angela also manages a performance space in Rozelle (La Sala) with

regular theatre performances, music and dance lessons.

On 2009 Angela received the Viva Fiesta award, due to her contribution to the Festival as a new

emerging talent. With her powerful presence on stage she will take you to live the authentic Latin

American party with the rhythm of Cumbia.

MC Altafari, (born in Cali -Colombia) Specializes in Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Reggae and dancehall, He

has collaborated with bands like Third World, Luciano Lee’s Scratch, Perry, O- Yaba, Arrested

Development, Bo Jah, Jay Ja, Roberts, Ras Rony, Jah Baya Jah Baya Sound of Revolution, Basslines Crew,

Bump Crew DJ Johna, 4:20 productions, Rebel Soul Sistem and more local acts

Francisco Castillo, (born in Bogota – Colombia) is a passionate Percussionist who graduated from the

Faculty of Arts with a Diploma in Music with an emphasis on folkloric music. He has spent a great deal

of his musical career studying the native Colombian rhythms and other traditional styles with the

objective of interpreting and representing them to different audiences. He currently plays a

combination of Tambora (big drum mic), Alegre (jembe similar a drum with animal skin) and Maracones

(large Shakers)

CUMBIAMUFFINABN 63356746048

Mike Raper [email protected]


PHONE+61 416 507 852



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CUMBIAMUFFINProduction Rider

ABN NUMBER 63356746048

CompanyThe band consists of 14 people + audio engineer

AUDIOFOH control & PA system

• 40 Channel console Midas, PROFILE, YAMAHA PM5D, DIGICO.• A 1/3 octave graphic equalizers, Klark Teknik DN360, across L/R• A stereo compressor inserted across LR Bus, MANLEY, dBx 160SL or

similar quality.• Multi effects machines for reverbs: T.C. Electronics D2, Lexicon PCM‘s,

Yamaha SPX 1000, SPX 900.• Gate/compression channels inserted according to input list• A CD player And Ipod Input.• One Sure SM 58 in last channel linked to the monitor console.

The P. A. must be a proffesional Audio System. The design and amount of power has to be proportional to the venue’s capacity and regulations, capable of a flat frequency response (20Hz-20Khz +/- 1db) and a sound pressure level of 110 dB SPL A Weighted, without distortion, at the FOH sound desk. No side of stage Mixing or off centre.

Foldback system

• 40 Channel console with 10 aux sends.• Compressors and gates according to input list for drums and vocals

only.• 2 Multi-effects machines

The floor monitors placed as shown in the included stage plot, must all be the same, just as its power and processing. Our preferences are D&B M2 or M4 wedges.

NOTE:The brands and mics mentioned in these specifications are the preferred choice. Understanding that every show can be made in different configurations, we are very interested to discuss the availability of equipment, and any modifications needed. If you are in doubt or wish to contact us,.

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CH NAME MIC COMP/GATE STAND NOTES

1 KICK BETA 52 COMP S 22"KICK

2 SNR TOP SM 57 COMP S 14" SNARE

3 HTS SM 81/ AKG

451

S

4 R1 SEN 904/98 GATE 12"TOM

5 FL. TOM SEN 904/98 GATE 14"TOM

6 OH L 414/ 4050 T

7 OH R 414/ 4050 T

8 BASS DI COMP

9 GUITAR 906/ 57 S

10 KEYS DI

11 TAMBORA

TOP

CONDENSER T

12 TAMBORA

SIDE L

M88/ KICK

MIC

COMP S

13 TAMBORA

SIDE R

M88/ KICK

MIC

COMP S

14 BARITONE

SAX

421 GRP COMP T OR CLIP ONS

15 ALTO SAX 421 GRP COMP T IF AVAILABLE

16 SOPRANO

SAX

421 GRP COMP T

17 TROMBONE 421 GRP COMP T

18 TRUMPET 1 421 GRP COMP T

19 TRUMPET 2 421 GRP COMP T

20 PERC MIC 414 T

21 VOX 1 SM 58 T

22 VOX 2 KSM 9 T

23 BASS VOX SM58 T

24 KEYS VOX SM58 T

25 VERB

INPUT LIST

STAGE PLAN

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