Homenaje

2008 debut album from the Grupo Fantasma side-project (who recently supported none other than Prince on his recent UK tour) and gives more than a mere nod to late '70s Latin-funk acts like Joe Bataan and Santana. from the Fela Kuti style Afro-beat of Con El Brownout and Chema's Contraband to the smoldering neo-soul of You Already Are and the incendiary cover of Manu Dibangos African Battle, the nearly all-instrumental album avoids stagnation by switching gears rapidly between tracks. Brownout is an eight piece ensemble complete with two guitars, bass, no nonsense Latin percussion and a horn section. Throwback but not copycat retro, their music is timeless and honest, keeping the spirit of 70s Afro-Latin and Funk music alive while honoring their South Texas roots. Freestyle.