Re-uploaded by request 3/18/2023
If you hadn't noticed or discerned, I've been trying to mix
up the styles of music coming from the various countries. Europe's
influences incorporate a more global mix than some more exotic areas that
channel a more traditional or native music. There is, of course, a great depth
of musical tradition in European throughout history, but I am not delving into
Classical here. I am trying to touch on the multitude of styles affecting
Modern popular music.
Here is another great example of the globalization of European
musical outpourings. Here is a band of up-rooted Indonesian youth relocated to
the Netherland (get it, literally the nether lands to them) playing
latin-flavored rock. & we say America is 'the melting pot'. What
a stew this crazy planet has cooked up. Without further bull…
Massada are a Dutch/Indonesian latin-rock band. Named after
the ancient mountaintop fortification (spelled Masada) built by Herod the Great
in southern Israel.
Known for getting mighty funky. Best remembered for their track "Na Na Na
song", a classic Euro dance-floor tune. They gigged frequently (five to
six times a week) during their early years.
Johnny Manuhutu, founder of the band, was born in Cirebon, Java. As a youth,
he grew up with his brothers Eppy & Jopie in a converted deportation camp
in Huizen, Netherlands,
halfway between Amsterdam & Hilversum. He grew up
listening to Nat King Cole, soul & latin rock of bands like Santana &
Malo along side tratidional Maluku Islands music. In 1963 he formed a band with
other boys from the camp, playing guitar along with bass player Usje Sabandar.
The Eagles mainly performed at Moluccan weddings & played at discos. With
the arrival of New Guinea-born guitarist Chris Latul, Johnny switched to vocals
& percussion.
After fifteen years they released their first album Astaganaga,
which also contains another great dance-floor tune "Dansa
(Don't Quit Dancing)" & a romping cover version of Malo's
"Nena". The Santana Brothers, Carlos (of Santana) & Jorge (of
Malo) were major influences on their sound .
Massada – Astaganaga, Kendari Records KIL 21006 KL, 1978.
Side 1 –
Latin Dance
Sageru
Sibu-Sibu
Nena
Side 2 –
Beautiful Berimbau/Sleep My Love
Dansa (Don’t Quit Dancing)
Narana Song
Enjoy,
NØ
Chris Latul - Goin' Downtown
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zoDf0YvCks
Hello NØ, Latin-flavored Dutch-Indonesian rock sounds great--would love a reup of Massada – Astaganaga if possible. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDone & thanks.
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