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The Magic Tombolinos, fronted by the charismatic Argentine – Alejandro Toledo, seem to have come from out of nowhere, not only storming the world music scene, but bursting its banks in the process...
“None of us in the group really understand what ‘world music’ means, we just absorb what we like and play what we please.” - Alejandro Toledo
Triumphant performances at festivals across Europe, including raucous showings at WOMAD and Larmer Tree in the UK, are amongst the year’s highlights.
With members hailing from Italy, Portugal and Costa Rica (in addition to Argentina), the group have woven together a cohesive, lithe and exuberant sound, despite their varied musical backgrounds. Elements of Balkan, gypsy, jazz and flamenco music (all performed with an assured swagger), coupled with their energetic live shows, have invited comparisons to bands such as Gogol Bordello, Mano Negra (Manu Chao), Rodrigo y Gabriela and Fanfare Ciocarlia.
September 2011 sees the release of their debut album, ‘Full Attack, With Sudden Defenses’ (Inclusionism Records).
“I love the music these guys come out with, great energy” Maxi Jazz (Faithless)
“They don’t do energetic, they do nuclear!” Rob Brydon
“Be sure to catch them live, and bring your dancing shoes” Songlines
“Bursting with a contagious happiness” fRoots
“Multinational they may be, but to a man they’re very much our own” WOMAD
- The Magic Tombolinos will appear as guests on The Rob Brydon Show: Christmas Special, which will air on BBC2, with repeats on Dave
- The band will embark on a UK-wide tour in January 2012, with several festival appearances in the summer (see website for details)
- The Magic Tombolinos won Channel 4’s 2010 Evo Music Rooms Award
The Magic Tombolinos are:
Alejandro Toledo – Vox & Saxophones
Nuno Brito – Drums
Maurizio Pala – Accordion
Michele Montolli – Double Bass
Davide Lufrano Chaves – Guitar
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