Mutandina means mixing, "mestizaje". Mutandina mixes styles to create a musical result that is different and personal, where influences as jazz, salsa, funk, rock, pop, Brazilian and Latin American music can be found. The lyrics present reality from a critical but almost optimistic viewpoint, as well as showing a grotesque or ironic side, where speech relaxes and gives place to joy and dance. The members of Mutandina met in the early 90s as composition students at Argentina's La Plata National University. Each of them spent several years with different bands, becoming familiar with the club circuit, and gaining a perspective that was more about nightlife and the social scene than academics. They formed Mutandina in early 2000 with the intent of creating a sound that was distinct and personal, without rigid style or preconceptions, and drew on the vivid mixture of styles that was part of their individual experience: jazz, salsa, funk, rock, pop, Brazilian and Latin American music. The result is a decidedly hip blend of salsa and funk, infused with distinctly Argentine elements. The members of Mutandina are: Ariel "Cordero" Polenta - piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond, keys, voices, arrangements Christian "Turco" Fahiad - drums, percussion Nicolas Luis Humberto "Rigo" Quesada - guitars, voices Marcos "Mariomarqueti" Archetti - bass, voices Matias "Mato" Ruiz - acoustic and electric guitars, tenor sax, composition, arrangements and lead vocals. Matias is the brother of Magnatune classical musician Gonzalo Ruiz. Produced by Alberto Tatu Estela. Recorded at Circo Beat and other venues between November 2003 and May 2004.

Mutandina Pidiendo Pista

Tagged as: World, Latin, Funk.

1. Chad Farran: an impressive journey through Latin rhythms and moves
2. Erik Ask Upmark: Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp
3. Almer and Nirvan: soulful Balkan duo featuring acoustic guitars and voice
4. Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
5. hands upon black earth: solid, sensual, organic, languorous electronic music
6. Ruben van Rompaey: passionate Eastern percussion
7. Anamar: songs with a Latin and Afro mood, blended with Tango, Milonga, Morna, Rumba, Habanera
8. Aryeh Frankfurter: Timeless and enchanting folk music for the soul
9. Suchitra Lata: Swirling Chillout, Ambient, World, Progressive Pop, Indian classical veena and much more in between
10. Magic Carpet: discover a rich tapestry of world grooves
11. Middle-Earth Ensemble: sultry and percussive Mid-East fusion
12. Jive Ass Sleepers: chilled out grooves & uptempo funkathons
13. Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
14. Canconier: Medieval music from the 12th to the 15th centuries
15. Fortune's Wheel: a spirited rediscovery of the riches of medieval musical traditions
16. Scott Hallgren: jazz, tango & other adventures
17. Lara St John: Bach violin concertos
18. Jeff Wahl: acoustic new age and jazz guitar.
19. Eyot: the Nirvana of European Jazz
20. AlmaNova: lively flute/guitar duo