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Raul Rekow takes the stage! .. band-members introduced .. Searchin' (for my soul)

DAKILA (Tagalog) - noble; great; distinguished

Dakila band musicians 2012:
David Bustamante~Vocals~Guitar
Rome Bustamante~Guitar~Keyboard~Vocals
Rodney Lee-Domingo~Percussion~Vocals
Richard Segovia~Timbales~Percussion~Vocals
Alex Sarmiento~Bass
Vicente Ponciano~Congas~Vocals
Frank Magtoto~Drums~Vocals
Eddie Lastra~Guitar

The legendary 1970's Latin rock band that made its glorious return to the stage at the 2013 Voices of Latin Rock were the hit of the show. Dakila lives on and you can't miss this Latin Groove band that took the city and their fans to a new high.

"The music on this album presents a flavor that Latin freaks will not immediately recognize. They'll hear the congas and timbales, the organ and guitars they know and love. But a subtle spice has been added to the pot, and it's a whole new stew. The new flavor is Tagalog; it's the Philippines. Just a taste more jungle than you're used to, but then, who wants the same old dish all the time?

DAKILA's music is tribal in a very real sense. Most of the members are brothers or cousins, and all of them are relatives in the huge, soulful family called Mission District San Francisco, USA"

- Bruce Good

When we think about Latin Rock, we usually imagine Hispanic or South American artists. However, San Francisco is a diverse city that it is not surprising to find a group that performs music other than their own. For the group Dakila, mixing the latin beat with Filipino flair worked well for them.

David Bustamante is one of the original members of "Dakila". After many years of requests by different organizations and fans to bring the music of "Dakila" back, he respectfully felt compelled to bring the band back together. This is promote their performances to connect with their fans and supporters of it's music worldwide that began in 1971.