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ConGa PunKs : Music's Genre Defiance
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Conga Punks is a side project created by current Latin Playboys, Estrada Brothers, and Los Lobos touring drummer/producer Cougar Estrada in 1999. The seven-piece act combines Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin funk, jazz, and alternative world sounds.
Genre: Avant Garde: Psychedelia
Release Date: 2000
Music's Genre Defiance Record Label: Cougar Records
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Why Did You Act Like That? 5:28 $0.99
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I Explode 3:31 $0.99
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A Dios Delia 5:09 $0.99
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Album Notes

ConGa Punks are an incredible Power Station equipped with various songwriters, composers, arrangers, vocalists, and multifaceted instrumentalists...In the distance, you hear their approach, both infectious and habitual. The beats mixed nicely with all sorts of sound. Sometimes-occasional wailing vocals blending in with some sparkling guitar work.
This band is going somewhere and going there fast. If this release is any indication of their musical intent, the ConGa PunKs are sure to stimulate all five senses and Seven Continents. Here they span all sides of that so-called crossover. This collection will make you remember how good music can be, but before you attempt to categorize their sound, they will make you want to hit a dance floor unsure of what to do next. You will find yourself in the possession of a beautiful keyboard driven vamp that lets you wind up and back down again. The most unusual thing about this work is that it is so complete. It gels together in a way you would expect the most professional of albums to.

Music Style
UnClaSSiFiaBle [[[[[ a u d i o ]]]]] SenSaTion !

Musical Influences
Anyone that has picked up an instrument and played it ! ( or tried to.. )

Similar Artists
Coldplay, RadioHead, Beck, PortisHead, NIN, Los Lobos, Cake, David Bryne, Led Zeppelin, Los Van Van, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Irakere, Morphine, Latin Playboy's.

Group Members
Cougar Estrada: Musical Direction, Drums, Percussion, Rhodes Piano , Lead and backing vocals.
Kevin Vazquez: Musical Direction, Percussion, Lead and backing vocals.
Gabe Lackner / Dan Zimmerman: Acoustic / Electric Guitars and Vocals.
Ian Peters: Electric Bass and Vocals.

Instruments
Drums, Guitars, Bass, Latin Percussion, Keyboards, Vibes, Radios, Bata, Cajon, Batajon, Sewer Pipe, Panty Hose, Juice Strainer, Boom Box, Duct Tape, Crayons, etc.etc...

Location
Camarillo, Ca - USA


We would like to thank our friends, family and musical peers, who have and continue to inspire us to move forward and create!


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REVIEWS

Amazing Work!
author: Joseph Goodman Indie Music Critic
This work encompasses the composition, production, and the sound of various styles of music reflecting the Unity of Mankind, including: Western, Eastern, Classical, Folkloric, Persian, Jazz, Pop, Rock and Latin music.
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An inspired musical document!
author: John Tremlo
An inspired musical document that is monstrous all the way through, this bountiful harvest of songs is ace. ConGa PunKs draw a captivating musical picture with a mixture of alternative, latin, rock, jazz and dance beats that are painted on a canvas of melodic pop that easily catches the ears. This collection will make you remember how good music can be, but before you attempt to categorize their sound, they will make you want to hit a dance floor unsure of what to do next.
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yo conga punks
author: johnny from myspace.com
i just have to say that you guys are really good, i totaly dig the sound that you guys are putting out. you guys have the cool latin jazz, salsa flare with a new age style. i myself grew up listening to all the 1950s-1960s latin jazz, and salsa music, and also play music, but its cool to know that this style is alive. keep up the righteous jammin, and i wish you guys the best!
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I love artists that say screw it!
author: Jennifer Mills _ California Independent
I love artists that say screw it; let’s go out on a limb. That’s ConGa PunKs, a mult-instrumentalist by the name of Cougar Estrada, who put together this album with a host of special guests. ConGa PunKs draw a captivating musical picture with a mixture of alternative, latin, rock, jazz and dance beats that are painted on a canvas of melodic pop that easily catches the ears. This is definitely an album you should check out if you are a fan of any of the above mentioned genres or are just curious to hear something a bit left of center.
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