Congo Sanchez

" Listeners of 'Dealin With This' will hear an array of sounds and rhythms, paying homage to the roots of music with thick layers of percussion; signature to the Congo Sanchez sound. All of this accompanied by a conscious message and an authentic lyrical approach creates a superb listening experience." www.congosanchez.com

The evolution of this ensemble has happened naturally over the past year and a half. Having captivated audiences from coast to coast, and finished up their first full length record, it is clear that Congo, Haile and Flex are on the rise as a cutting edge musical force. The influences in the music are quite diverse. Congo's time as the drummer for Thievery Corporation has clearly had an affect on his ears as he continues to explore the downtempo, reggae mezcla, with an obvious hip-hop overtone to the over all musical composition. You will be taken through an array of sounds and rhythms, paying homage to the roots of music with thick layers of percussion, signature to the Congo Sanchez sound. Most importantly the band puts out a conscious message which is typically non existent in most of the music we hear these days. 2014. herbrecords.bandcamp.com

The evolution of this ensemble has happened naturally over the past year and a half. Having captivated audiences from coast to coast, and finished up their first full length record, it is clear that Congo, Haile and Flex are on the rise as a cutting edge musical force. The influences in the music are quite diverse. Congo's time as the drummer for Thievery Corporation has clearly had an affect on his ears as he continues to explore the downtempo, reggae mezcla, with an obvious hip-hop overtone to the over all musical composition. You will be taken through an array of sounds and rhythms, paying homage to the roots of music with thick layers of percussion, signature to the Congo Sanchez sound. Most importantly the band puts out a conscious message which is typically non existent in most of the music we hear these days. 2014. herbrecords.bandcamp.com

Congo Sanchez, a sound manifested through the musical experiences of producer/multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Franca, takes you on a sonic journey through a unique brand of psychedelic, outernational funk. The Washington, DC based artist has adopted a melting pot of sounds, from Africa, Latin America and Jamaica that are indicative of the diverse cultures and musical traditions of the nations capital. After spending time in the orbits of DC’s finest bands like Thievery Corporation and See-I , and producing for world music sensations The Funk Ark and Empresarios, Congo is now stepping into the spotlight on his own. In partnership with Thievery Corporation’s boutique record label ESL Music, Congo Sanchez will be infiltrating your playlists with a unique canvas of roots rhythms and global sounds. 2014. herbrecords.com/congosanchez

The evolution of this ensemble has happened naturally over the past year and a half. Having captivated audiences from coast to coast, and finished up their first full length record, it is clear that Congo, Haile and Flex are on the rise as a cutting edge musical force. The influences in the music are quite diverse. Congo's time as the drummer for Thievery Corporation has clearly had an affect on his ears as he continues to explore the downtempo, reggae mezcla, with an obvious hip-hop overtone to the over all musical composition. 2014. soundcloud.com/congosanchez

Congo Sanchez, a sound manifested through the musical experiences of producer/multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Franca, takes you on a sonic journey through a unique brand of psychedelic, outernational funk. The Washington, DC based artist has adopted a melting pot of sounds, from Africa, Latin America and Jamaica that are indicative of the diverse cultures and musical traditions of the nations capital. After spending time in the orbits of DC’s finest bands like Thievery Corporation and See-I , and producing for world music sensations The Funk Ark and Empresarios, Congo is now stepping into the spotlight on his own. 2014. herbrecords.bandcamp.com

The evolution of this ensemble has happened naturally over the past year and a half. Having captivated audiences from coast to coast, and finished up their first full length record, it is clear that Congo, Haile and Flex are on the rise as a cutting edge musical force. The influences in the music are quite diverse. Congo's time as the drummer for Thievery Corporation has clearly had an affect on his ears as he continues to explore the downtempo, reggae mezcla, with an obvious hip-hop overtone to the over all musical composition. 2014. discogs.com/artist/2722834-Congo-Sanchez

The evolution of this ensemble has happened naturally over the past year and a half. Having captivated audiences from coast to coast, and finished up their first full length record, it is clear that Congo, Haile and Flex are on the rise as a cutting edge musical force. The influences in the music are quite diverse. Congo's time as the drummer for Thievery Corporation has clearly had an affect on his ears as he continues to explore the downtempo, reggae mezcla, with an obvious hip-hop overtone to the over all musical composition. 2014. herbrecords.com/blog/dealinwithit-pressrelease