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Enterto Music Presents Martin Franco!
Got Latin Soul:
A tribute to life lived in Urban barrios of the USA, "Got Latin Soul" blends Latino roots with funky beats. The album constructs a volatile mix of tunes that scream a bailar chico!, w
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Rising out of California, Martin Franco blends a potent mix of Colombian and Tropical Carribean rhythms with funky urban dance beats. Colombian by blood, and raised in Mexico City and New York City, Martin Franco brings a beat heavy fusion of Colombian Cumbia, Merengue, Hard Salsa and Urban Vallenato. Calling upon diverse influences like Fruko, Lisandro Meza and Sonora Dinamita, Martin Franco follows in the tradition of Afro-Colombian musical heritage.
A powerful vocalist and songwriter, Martin Franco leads his band with an accordion-driven, saxophone wailing sound; showcasing his unique original songs at clubs, dance parties, and festivals througout California. On songs like "Califas", a merengue-style party dance anthem that celebrates life in California, Martin Franco has everyone laughing out loud while grooving on the dance floor.
In the year 2000, Martin Franco released his debut CD "Got Latin Soul" . A tribute to life lived in the urban barrios of the USA, "Got Latin Soul" featured songs like "South of the Border", "Raza Roots", and "Colombian Soul" which received airplay on Raza and Chicano radio shows throughout the U.S.A.
Recently, Martin Franco was selected as one of the top
up-and-coming Latin songwriters by ASCAP and was invited to perform at a special industry showcase in Los Angeles. Martin Franco is currently working on his second album and performs with his band throughout Northern California.
Mundo Caribe:
Features Martin's accordion-driven dance party anthems on the Cumbia and Merengue tip. Humorous, irresistible dance hooks on original songs like "Circulo Vicioso" and "Ai Caramba" bring a wickedly funny vibe to this wild mix of urban dance beats and musica tropical.
Latin Beat Magazine
California's Bay Area has been a continuous source of innovative talent stretching back to the early '60s, ... With the poly-rhythms of World-Beat and Latin music, groups such as Martin Franco stand poised to reap the rewards of nurturing their musical vision towards its ultimate success.
Martin Franco constructs a volatile mix of Spanglish Funk, Hip-Hop, and Salsa, into tunes that scream, a bailar chico! Martin Franco's blazing vocal style bounces across the ritmo sabroso of cuts like Latin Invasion, an upbeat caveat of America's future, and Vaya Con Dios, a tribute to the unsung heroes of Latin jazz! With inspiration that flows from a solid spiritual and musical base, Martin Franco's aspirations look positively promising.
SF Bay Guardian
Martin Franco rocks the mic, in addition to playing keyboards and sax. Don't be fooled by the lack of exposure. I'll bet you like what you hear.
East Bay Express
Martin Franco's band drips a beat-heavy sound that includes jazz, Latin funk, psychedelic rock and hip hop, highlighted by the shrieking sax of Martin and the grinding funk guitar of Joel Lunzaga. The group's up-to-the minute take on Afro-Caribbean culture is guaranteed to rock your world.
Looking for Smooth, Romantic, Elegant Sax Music for your Wedding,
Private Party, Corporate Function, Wine Tasting or Special Event?
Soulful Smooth Jazz, Ballads, R&B, Pop Songs, Gospel, Blues, Latin,
Bossa Nova, Broadway, Jazz Standards, Wedding Ceremony.
Saxophonist Martin Franco has been performing professionally for over 15 years.
An alumni of Berklee College of Music with numerous performances to his credit.
Orchestras, Jazz Ensembles, Dance Bands, Recordings, International Tours,
Television & Radio. Local performances in Bay Area Clubs.
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