Nominated "Best Latin Duo/Group 2012", "Best Latin Vocalist 2012" and "Best Latin Duo/Group 2009" by Washington Area Music Association and named in the DC Examiner as one of the best Latin rock bands in the District. The Washington Post calls them one of the area's finest, "which deftly shifts from rootsy reggae to ska to introspective rock." Their mixed rhythms of cumbia, reggae, rock, and ska know no limits and never fail to bring down the house. Nayas lyrics are in English, Spanish, Spanglish and they have been known to throw in some Portuguese for good measure. The band members hail from Peru, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and the US. Many came to know them at Bossa Bistro in the lively Adams Morgan neighborhood, a well known bohemian spot featuring Latin jazz, salsa, Brazilian electro, samba and pagode, alt funk, world fusion, hip hop and reggae music. A section of the club was once christened "Salon Nayas" to honor the unique place Nayas has carved out in Adams Morgan and the DC music scene. Nayas has become a fixture in DC, regularly playing its premier venues such as the 9:30 Club, Black Cat, and The State Theatre. Radio and Television appearances include: Pandora Internet Radio, Itunes, WAMU's "Art Beat", WETA "Neighborhoods", Telemundo, Univision, KPFA Berkeley CA, Viva 900 DC, and "Veinte Lucas" on Canal Siete in Lima, Peru. They have shared the stage with Calle 13, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Panteon Rococo, Easy Star All-Stars,El Gran Silencio, Kinky, Yerba Buena, Volumen Cero, Los Amigos Invisibles, Si-Se and others. They have played clubs from West Virginia to New York's East Village to West Coast.
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Dub City Renegades
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We are the Dub City Renegades, a 8 piece reggae band based out of the DC area. Our unique mix of traditional roots elements fused with a contemporary vibe gives their music a fresh and unique sound. United in values of respect, friendship, and their love of music, Dub City create jams that soothe the soul, make you want to move your feet, and create a soundtrack for the journey we are all on. The band was established in late 2008 and has spent the last three years working on their sound, adding in different pieces, and refining their sound. In 2009 we had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica to perform at Rainforest Aid 09 and in 2010 we received the Virginia Reggae Awards "Best New Artist" Award. On October 4th, 2011 we debuted our first self-titled EP; five tracks considered Dub City staples that old fans will instantly recognize and new fans will love. This sample of what DCR is all about will continue to evolve and expand over the next year as the band and other producers continue to expand the release with dubs of the original material.
Dub City is eager for the next step -- to spread the music to our fans wherever they may be. Positive messages, irie vibrations. Peace, love, and dub.
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EMPRESARIOS
The Empresarios sound is best described as "Tropicaliente", and that is the vibe that the band brings to the stage as well. Each and every time the Empresarios take the stage; there is a lively party that forms on the dancefloor. Mixing together the warm sounds of the Caribbean comes with ease for this group of talented musicians. Band leader Javier Miranda and lead singers Frankie Rosado and Felix Perez all hail from Puerto Rico, which comes through in the band's unique blend of salsa, reggae, cumbia, dub and house. With several US tours and numerous solid releases under their belts, the Empresarios are ready to take the world by storm. A global fan base is growing with the help of the Empresarios having their album title track "Sabor Tropical" placed prominently on EA Sports' FIFA 2012 video game. Most importantly, the Empresarios aim to have fun and bring a good vibe, so grab a mojito, hit the dance floor and let their sun drenched sounds warm up your body and soul.
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