MARKAMUSIC

MARKAMUSIC is a seven-piece ensemble that has been performing in the USA and internationally for 17 years, with five recorded albums to their credit. The band features musicians from Uruguay, Peru, Cuba, the USA, and Puerto Rico, bringing authentic multicultural expertise to their performances. Their repertoire spans fusion world beat and eclectic Latin music, including original compositions and covers of Salsa, Bachata, Caribbean, funk, Latin jazz, rock, Brazilian, Andean, Peruvian, Colombian, Puerto Rican, and Cuban styles. The ensemble's instrumentation includes electric and classical guitars, panpipes, bass, keyboards, piano, Venezuelan cuatro, Brazilian cavaquinho, silver flute, saxophone, drum set, Peruvian cajon, congas, timbales, bongos, and an array of South American indigenous instruments. Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, MARKAMUSIC has performed at prestigious venues and events including the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Providence Convention Center, Boston First Night, Albany First Night, Smith College, and UMASS Amherst. They have also been sponsored by cultural organizations and performed internationally in Guatemala and Honduras. The band is available for weddings and other celebrations.