There’s a fresh tune hitting the streets of NYC, an electric-Latin funk rhythm that could spread as easily as swine flue. Okay, maybe that’s exaggerating, but the King of Rock himself Carlos Santana, describes Navegante as, “the artist that will carry the torch into the future.”
Navegante is led by Puerto Rican/Peruvian vocalista and cuatrista Jean Shepherd, who you might have known as the front man for the innovative group Radio Mundial. Haciendo la banda completa, is Wash Duke, rocking the Afro beat and Latin rhythm mixed with electro beats; and Guillo Colon, providing his bass and synthesizers skills.
So what inspires Navegante to be? The fans.
According to the Q&A we had with Navegante, “The faces of the people that truly feel our music at shows is always moving.”
Besides the band presentandonos with cool and inventive beats, there’s a mensaje that Jean and his co-band members want to comunicar.
“Hope. I want my music to give hope to those people who've watched me work hard steadily throughout all the pitfalls and roadblocks, says Navegante. “I do this for them so they can see the possibilities that are out there. “
What a humble message! They’re down to earth people who won’t let their rock star status get to their heads. This is something we all can appreciate because no one likes a big head.
“Those who have supported from the beginning you know that I love you deeply, and that I do this for all of us,” says Navegante. “My every action is to empower the community, lead by example, and bring as many smiles to you all as possible. None of this Rock star sh#t. I love my people.”
Navegante has many future projects and events.
“I’m touring with Navegante for our Album release, and I'm also working on A Cable TV show called the Flaco Show,” said Shepherd.
If you want to see how awesome Navegante is and view live show listings, check them out on www.navegante.tv. If you’re in NYC, you can experience the sound uptown at Camaradas, on 115th and First Avenue. Now, go rock out to their album Microcosmos!
By Sharon Saint-Hilaire
10 comments:
Bands who love music this much, are why we love music so much
Very nice…Sharon...u made it interesting..u kept me wanting to read…good for you. luvn the spanglish!!
I love that there is a new latin sound besides reggaeton!!!!! You did a wonderful job!!!
Ha ha. Thanks guys.
You Wrote it. I read it. Felt the coercive fresh energy and enthusiasm. I'll be checking this band out.
about time sumthing new is hitting the streets ill will definatly be checking there show this friday at camaradas
very nice work sharon. i love ur style. very informative too. im gonna go download one of their songs now. let me know when u write some more.
wow sharon really good!! congrats i loved it... looks like we have a future editor!! haha
MI GENTE!!!! Kudos. I feel the love and throw it back at ya!
Good job on the article, diig the fact it was music based...keep it coming.
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