Funkallisto

Funkallisto is a Rome-based sextet formed in February 2004. The six musicians met in the heart of the city, Trastevere, giving life to a unique project delivering a high-energy repertoire of Funk, Afrobeat and Latin-Jazz. Over the last two years, Funkallisto has created a considerable following thanks to perennial activity in Rome and inspired performances throughout Europe selling 6000 self-produced and self-distributed cd's. Ponte sisto(an historical bridge in the centre of Rome) has been transformed into a legendary location for the group leading to tours to Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, Montpellier and Nice and participation in festivals such as; Roman Holiday(Shanghai), Umbria jazz(Perugia), Emergency World AIDS Day(Rome), Musica sulle bocche and Time jazz Berchidda(Sardinia). In 2005, two documentaries were filmed capturing the activity of the band on the location in which their latest album, ‘Live A Ponte Sisto’ was recorded, currently being promoted at Radio Citta Futura and Radio Lifegate with interviews and a live performance on air. In 2006 they recorded the sound track for a 10-part documentary on RAI 3 and recorded for monicelli's latest film. The band has inspired a range of photographers, dancers and dj’s that is a testimony to the enthusiasm surrounding the band and their project. Many of these friends, fans and aquaintances have willingly contributed to behind the scenes activities. In particular the eclectic dj Margoo who remixed one of the tracks and Costanza Cruillas, bassist, fan and co-producer of the new cd, who worked hard on the production in order to reflect the sponteniety and the natural expressiveness of the band live in action with no post production tampering or over dubs. Funkallisto maintain a strong sense of ecological responsibility using solar power to run the equipment during the street concerts rendering them completely self-sufficient. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.