" Kali4nia - Drive by Venice" designed to showcase local bands from Venice, California.
Nighthawk is lead by singer/songwriter Leslie Napoles. Her voice is silky smooth and mysterious and acts as a perfect compliment to her band's music. The group features Tom Bogdon on bass, Sharif Dumani on guitar and Dave Lachance on drums. Being good friends as well as excellent musicians, they play very well together. Leslie's lyrics are about life, love and happiness. Based in the Silver Lake/Echo Park area of Los Angeles, Nighthawk represents the alternative music scene of the city. It's worth noting that Leslie is friendly with members from Mount St. Helen, another band from the area. Nighthawk is an emerging group from an emerging scene. Now is the time to investigate.
Universal Translators is lead by the rapper/producer Natty Roots. This is one of the few rap groups that combine conscious lyrics with slamming beats. We are proud to announce that the Universal Translators track entitled "Habitation of Peace" can be heard on The Hen House Studios Anthology Volume 2. Natty Roots co-produced the track along with June 22. Natty Roots performed all the vocals. He is an extremely talented lyricist. Natty draws upon his extensive knowledge of Biblical and Rastafarian history. His lyrics are positive but they're also revolutionary. Universal Translators are a group that's on the rise. Watch them shine.
The Mynzeer Ensemble is a very special group. It's six members come from all over Los Angeles County. Self-described as "new-world music", the group's sound ranges from African to Indian to Jazz to Cuban and Western Classical. The Mynzeer Ensemble is lead by Miles Shrewsbery on hand drums and percussion. J.P. Maramba accompanies him on acoustic bass, along with Brad Colton on hand drums and percussion, Patrick Richey on hand drums and percussion, Michael Birnbryer on tenor sax and flute and Matt Zebley on C horn and alto clarinet. If you can imagine three guys jamming on hand drums, while two other guys blow melodic lines on horns and yet another guy playing thick bass notes, then you'll have some idea of what The Mynzeer Ensemble sounds like. But to really understand, you'll have to hear them play. So feed your curiosity and appetite for good music.
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