EP 19: Maracuyá

This was a truly special day for us here at BT. Maracuyá is San Diego's first Cuban Timbá band created by Diego Velasquez who also plays Timbales in the group. To quote Omar Lopez "Diego is the only guy crazy enough to start a 16 piece orchestra in the middle of a pandemic". Like Barn Time itself, this band probably wouldn't have come to be if it wasn't for the world shutting down over night. Mostly because these guys are usually traveling around the world and busy with other musical endeavors. These musicians have dedicated their lives to this music, they eat and breathe the rhythms. Since this music is dance music it wouldn't have been the same without the Iroko Dance Company (https://www.instagram.com/irokosdfranchise/?hl=en) They really impressed us with their traditional moves. Reach out to them if you want to learn!

This gathering was so legendary and exciting for us so we had to move it to the front yard and invite a few family members. The band was so tight and on fire I think the whole neighborhood had a smile on their faces and a groove in their step. I think it was by far the highlight of our quarintime. We hope you appreciate the wisdom, talent, and dedication that this group brings. We are forever grateful for the love and inspiration brought to us by Maracuyá. Thanks again legends!

Omar Lopez - Bass, Musical Director

Brian Repec - Piano

Jesse Audelo - Vocals, Director of Marcuyá Horn Section Vocal Section

David Castañeda - Congas

Mario Hubbard - Drums

Yudel Arrebate - Guiro

Diego Velasquez - Timbales, Band Leader

Oskar Beckmann - Guitar

Dante Loaiza - Lead Vocals

Julio Valdes - Synth, Vocals

Julian Davis - Trumpet

Kevin Urzua - Trombone

Wili Fleming - Trombone

Bradley Nash - Sax

Jensine Benitez - Vocals

Song list

1. Se Rompieron los Termómetros - by Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco

2. ADN - Alain Perez

3. Cuando El Rio Suena- Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera

4. Historia Verdadera - Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera

5. La Luna - Tirso Duarte y La Mechánica Loca

Big thanks to our crew Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography

Jeff Thomas- Camera Operator

Noah Schuler- Camera Operator

Andrew Ware- Sound Engineer/ Producer

Zach Benevidez- Host/ Producer

Kyre Wilcox- Host/ Producer

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/touchmix-30-pro/

Drums by Vessel Drum Co. https://vesseldrums.com/

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, and Bambucha Kombucha for fueling the team and the band! We really appreciate the support.

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/