BANDA MATATU

Matatu is a frequently used word to refer to the mode of public transport in East Africa.

"You Miss One, You'll Catch the Next One"... that is Banda Matatu.

Owing to their versatility and flexibility, the band incorporates Afro-Caribbean grooves, fusing Afrobeat, Chakacha, and Afrojazz among other styles, which gives Banda Matatu its color.

Max Ravanello from Italy, the trombonist and composer of Banda Matatu, and Mike Onyango, the trumpeter and singer from Kenya, met in the Rotterdam music scene and have just recorded an EP which is due for release after the summer... MAKE SURE YOU BUY YOUR COPY.

Two trombones, a trumpet, a harmonica, an electric guitar, a bass guitar, and a drum set are the major setup of the band. Banda Matatu comprises members from different parts of the world, which gives the band a multicultural blend.

Line up:

Mike Onyango - Lead singer/Trumpet (Kenya)

Max Ravanello - Trombone (Italy)

Istvan Szogi - Trombone (Serbia/Hungary)

Ricardo Silva - Harmonica (Portugal)

Carlos Henrique - Electric Guitar (Mexico)

Giuseppe Bordasco - Bass Guitar (Italy)

Mathijs Mens - Drum set (The Netherlands)