FUNKALLISTO
Funkallisto è un sestetto che nasce nel cuore pulsante di trastevere (Roma) nel 2004.
La musica afroamericana degli anni 70 è la radice del loro repertorio originale e riarrangiato in chiave
funk, afro beat e latin con un “tocco”rigorosamente "FUNKALLISTO".
I loro spettacoli sono una sequenza inarrestabile di brani che agitano anime e gambe.
In cinque anni di attività hanno prodotto due cd ed acquisito un notevole successo grazie al loro sound
semplice e diretto, che gli ha consentito di esibirsi nelle pìù variegate situazioni: festival, club, hotel,
feste private, mostre, centri sociali e strade che la band ha scelto come palcoscenico per promuoversi
ed esprimersi improvvisando degli "street-events" che si trasformano in veri e propri "party".
Nell' Agosto del 2006 esce "Live a Ponte Sisto" disco registrato durante le esibizioni estive sullo storico ponte pedonale romano. Prodotto da Costanza Cruillas e distribuito da GoodFellas. Insieme al precedente lavoro auto-prodotto raggiungono circa le 10.000 copie vendute.
Nel Febbraio 2009 partecipano con un loro brano a Funk in Italy compilation che vede la partecipazione dei maggiori esponenti della scena funk italiana.
Nel Luglio 2009 è la volta di Soul Ragù disco che si differenzia notevolmente dai precedenti sia per le composizioni originali dei brani sia per la partecipazione di guest tra cui due vocalist come Adriano Bono (Radici nel Cemento) e Daouda Mbow (Afro Beat Messengers) e sia per l'inserimento di una sezione fiati che viene riproposta anche nei live allargando la formazione ad otto elementi.
Partendo da "Ponte Sisto" i Funkallisto, hanno portato la loro musica ovunque tra cui:
Italia, Francia, Spagna, Rep.Ceca, Germania, Inghilterra, Cina.
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Funkallisto is a Rome-based sextet formed in February 2004. The six musicians met in the heart of the city, Trastevere, giving life to a unique project delivering a high-energy repertoire of Funk, Afrobeat and Latin-Jazz.
Over the last five years, Funkallisto has created a considerable following selling 10,000 copies of their 3 albums to date, The latest,'Soul Ragù' boasts nine original tracks including a horn section and guests Adriano Bono(Radici nel Cemento) and Daouda Mbow(Afro Beat Messengers).
August 2006 saw the release of 'live a ponte sisto' recorded on an historical pedestrian bridge in the centre of Rome(produced by Costanza Cruillas and distributed by GoodFellas) and in february 2009 the track 'Charangas' was selected for the compilation 'Funk in Italy' promoting the major exponents of the Italian funk scene.
The band have performed in a wide range of clubs and festivals From Cairo, Shanghai and Barcelona, to the Bern busker festival, Cafè Zapata(Berlin) and Southampton's soul cellar. One of the keys to the group's sucess is their unique, dynamic and inspiring sound coupled with the capacity to appear in a variety of situations; improvised street party sessions, live radio shows, luxury hotels, busker festivals, dance clubs and cultural centres.
Having already achieved cult status in the capital…as far as one can imagine from the stereotypical Italian approach to funk…References that stretch from the JB’s to mongo santamaria, the boogaloo of Willie Bobo to the afro-beat of Antiballas…you can be sure to expect passion and fireworks when funk meets the streets – Blow up, February ‘07
We will be reserving a place for the next concert - Rumore, February ‘07
The Kings of Roman Funk -Zot Productions
The Dap Kings, Italy's smoking Funkallisto, The Breakestra, and a handful of others are purveying the classic funk sound at a venue near you even as we speak. -Stylus Magazine 2006
The talented Roman band deliver hot and solid funk drawing inspiration from the Afro-American musical culture of the early 70s. A sizzling and irresistible live act. -Roma Style, December 2005
A formation dedicated to funk at its fullest and most absorbing. The final result is an unstoppable sequence of celebrated gems and classics for the connaisseur, music that moves you for the effort put into the technical preparation and carefully thought-out arrangements. Funkallisto are stirring memories and dance floors for a leap into the golden era of funk. -Dj slump , April 2005
Exploiting the streets and walk-ways of the city, a bridge crossing or the galleries of a station. A challenge that could soon become something of a passion. -Post It, April 2006
An explosive melting pot of sound from one of the best on the Italian funk scene. -Metro,Thurs 15th June 2006
Numerous performances in notable clubs and venues, nevertheless Funkallisto prefer the live and direct approach of playing on the street, spreading their version of an alternative underground sub-culture. -QUI, October 2006
A meaty mix of latin-jazz, funk, soul and not only. Perennially and arduously active, playing all the time, in all places. Clearly exposing their lack of pomposity and their will to express their music under any circumstances. Rome gives thanks… -www.movimentiprog.net, November 2005
