Universal
Language
Universal Language is a musical melting pot fusing Latin and world
grooves to create infectious high energy dance music. With strong roots in Mexico, Israel,
Cuba, Italy and California, UL has united realizing a pancultural vision of unity through
music. Their driving dance oriented grooves have been compared to Latin fusion bands such
as Ozomatli and Orishas, yet they bring a style and sound that is all their own. Positive
lyrics, blistering latin percussion, Cuban tres, double bass, Andean Charango and Spanish
guitar are some of the ingredients used to create a rich cultural landscape that gives
their music an energy that always leaves the crowd inspired. UL has shared the stage with
Ozomatli, Spearhead, Blackalicious, Vinyl, Steve Kimock, Mickey Hart..
Moshe Vilozny-vocals, spanish guitar, cuban tres
Radio Active -beatbox
David ìel pachaî Alvarez-congas, cajon, percussion, vocals
Ethan Sanchez-electric and acoustic basses
Renzo Staiano-electric and spanish guitars, cuban tres, charango
Gianni Staiano-piano, organ, percussion
Nate-Frederick-drumset, percussion
Jon Cavanaugh-trumpet, vocals
Joel Ford-tenor and soprano saxophones
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Trilingual vocalist and stringed
instrumentalist Moshe, leads the group with original and inspiring music. He has appeared
on stage with numerous performers such as Bobby Mcferrin, KRS-1. Radio Active has gained
international fame with the group Spearhead whom he has toured and recorded with since
2000. He has rocked audiences upwards of 100,000 commanding the crowd with his freshly
energetic engaging performance. His critically acclaimed performances on Universal
Language's latest release as well as on stage as given the band a whole new element taking
this band to the next level. The bands revolutionary percussionist Pacha, from Chiapas,
pours out heartfelt rhythms and vocals that transport audiences into new dimensions. Catch
him in the U.S. while you can! He has appeared on stage with Manu Chao and CafÈTacuba,
and has toured extensively with Sista Monica. Brothers Renzo and Gianni are both graduates
of Berklee College of Music; Renzo performs professionally with a variety of stringed
instruments including, six-, seven- and eight-string electric guitars, Spanish acoustic
guitar, the Cuban tres, the Spanish six-string requinto, and the pan-andean charango.
Ethan plays the upright bass giving the group a truly unique sound. His versatility will
bring you from a classical bow style into a funk groove in no time. From Tuvan throat
singing to soprano saxophone, Joel definately explores and pushes all realms of music. As
a composer he has earned himself a number of prestigious awards and his sizzling
improvisational solos are not to be missed. Jon spices things up on trumpet tearing
through tunes with†melodic explosions of sweetly placed phrases and tasteful
interludes. Nate's stylistic diversity keeps the group grounded from rhumba to reggae. As
one of the Bay Area's most demanded live, and studio drummers, Nate never misses a beat.
°Revolucion! Is UL's debut studio album, teaming the all-star band up with members of
Spearhead, Sambada and Youssou N' Dour. It was released on January 15th of 2005, and the
record is already recieving airplay on KZSC, KPIG, KUSP, and KKUP in California as well as
international airplay in Mexico, Cuba and Israel. The last track on the album, Colorblind,
is sung in Hebrew and Arabic bringing a message of Unity and hope to the Middle-East. The
title track features phenomenal beatboxing and vocals by Spearheadís own Radio Active and
samples from sub-comandante Marcos, leader of the Zapatista movement. This is music with a
message to move you mind body and soul.
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