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Lokandes
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ABOUT

Lokandes is fronted by whirldwind musical maestro Kanti Qena [Peru] and related their name to the combination of two words: 'Crazy' and 'Andes' which represents the intention of their music: Crazy music from the Andes. The project aims to create alternative music, taking the melodies and energy of Andean music and bringing it up to date; creating a fusion of traditional roots and Afro-Andean rhythms with other contemporary genres such as Reggae, Cumbia, Ska, Jazz, Son, Rumba Folk and funky Latin rhythms.
They unite musicians and instruments from Peru, Bolivia, Canary Islands, France, China, Chile, Colombia and the UK, and set their highly original music, alongside socially conscious lyrics and a super-tight rhythm section bringing awareness to Latin-American and worlwide cultures with their music.

The band had the opportunity to play on different venues like Notting hill arts club, Passing Clouds, Jazz Cafe, Coronet,The O2 - The British Music Experience - Millennium Dome, etc.. and festivals as Big Chill Fest, Love Box, Movimientos, Andean Connection, Shoreditch Festival, Carnaval del Pueblo(Burguess Park), Global Local, Latin Quarter, The Scoop, Kendal Callling, Secret Garden Party, London Mela at Gunnersbury Park, London Green Fair, Glastonbury , Vamos Festival, BT London river of live (Olympics 2012) , Casa theatre festival, Rhythmtree Festival & Bestival 2013 among others music venues and festivals in the UK. They supported in London the legendary band Los Kjarkas & Susana Baca, Miki Gonzalez in their London shows. This year new highlights and special show at Royal Festival Hall part of Southbank winter festival 2014.


Lokandes EP "Positive Energy" is out now with the support of www.latinosinlondon, including Bolivian, Peruvian & Venezuelan Embassy in London, and now preparing the new album with more original songs, fusion and special bonus track to be release in 2014. We will keep you informed via www.lokandes or www./lokandesmusic.

."..aka the 'Peruvian Pink Floyd' ***** Dj Cal Jader
"..An enjoyable listening experience and unique style.."***** Susana Baca

" International Festival Favourites" Metro, UK


You can see part of our music and videos in the following links where you can share part of our experiences:

Links:

www.lokandes | info@lokandes

www.myspace/lokandesproject
www.reverbnation/lokandes
www./lokandesmusic
https://soundcloud/lokandes
www.twitter/lokandes
http://latinosinlondon.bandcamp/album/lokandes-positive-energy
EPK(Video): http://www.youtube/watch?v=JqACMcHfII4
Videos : http://www.youtube/results?search_query=lokandes&page=1

Line up: 6-7 Musicians on stage

Screen name:
Lokandes
Member since:
May 14 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Just for Fun
Years together:
5
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Age:
43 years

Influences

Afro-Andean rhythms with other contemporary genres such as Reggae, Cumbia, Ska, Jazz, Son, Rumba Folk and funky Latin rhythms.

Members Of Band

Kanti Qena (Lead Vocal, Guitar, Charango, Flute, Kena, Tarkas, Andean Panpipes)
Jeanette Rojas (Andean PanPipes, Flutes, Tarkas, Kena, Vocals)
Ayoze Hernandez-Lopez (Drums, Cajon, Cajita)
Kieffer Santander (Afro-latin percussion, Congas, Bongos, Cajon)
Feng Bao (Lead Guitar)
Yuri Betancourt (Bass Guitar,Charango, flute, Vocals)
In-DJ-nous (Wiro, Colombia Maracas)

EQUIPMENT

Kanti Qena (Lead Vocal, Guitar, Charango, Flute, Kena, Tarkas, Andean Panpipes)
Jeanette Rojas (Andean PanPipes, Flutes, Tarkas, Kena, Vocals)
Ayoze Hernandez-Lopez (Drums, Cajon, Cajita)
Kieffer Santander (Afro-latin percussion, Congas, Bongos, Cajon)
Feng Bao (Lead Guitar)
Yuri Betancourt (Bass Guitar,Charango, flute, Vocals)
In-DJ-nous (Wiro, Colombia Maracas)

MUSIC