Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Austin’s emerging cumbia-tronic
project , Charanga Cakewalk, is touring the United States. The man behind
Charanga Cakewalk, Michael Ramos, has fully embraced the diversity of his
life experience. Ramos’ background in rock, Latin, and electronic music all come
into play on Charanga Cakewalk’s debut solo outing, Lotería de la Cumbia
Lounge (Triloka Records). >While most of his musical career has been dedicated to providing keyboard and
accordion expertise to the likes of John Mellencamp, Patty Griffin, Paul Simon,
the Bodeans, and the Rembrandts, Charanga Cakewalk allows Ramos’ unique
cross-cultural experience to shine.
Tour 2005 (opening for Patty Griffin)
05/06/2005 Boston, MA Orpheum
05/07/2005 New York City, NY Webster Hall
05/10/2005 Washington DC Club
05/11/2005 Norfolk, VA The Norva
05/12/2005 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
05/13/2005 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
05/14/2005 Nashville, TN Ryman
05/17/2005 Austin, TX Stubbs
Author: World Music Central News Room
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