Oh yeah here is the new version of my reel...

I almost forgot. Enjoy it while you can, because I'm already in the process of adding new footage.
Love

Again long time no post.... and probably my last post of 2010

I would make promises of being more religious about my blog postings in 2011, but I will spare you. That being said I will be updating my Soundcloud account way more often. Anyhow here is a link to my new Soundcloud account, where I will be uploading new projects, samples, and random other musical stuff I'm working on.

Latest tracks by CANICAMUSIC

I Hope you all have a great Christmas, Channukka, Kwanza, or what have you....
but more importantly an amazing New Year!!!

Amor y Respeto!

More Chart Love For Cuchata's New Album!!!

New Cuchata Album at #14 on Top 20 Albums For September on New World Buzz Charts!!!!
Check It Out Here

Also turns out Canada loves Cuchata!!!
#1 on Ottawa's CHOU 89.1 FM's International Charts!!!
Check It Out Here

Some good news!!!

Haven't updated this in awhile so here's the (good) news:

1) Cuchata's "Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad" charting at #5 on !earshot international charts!!!!! http://tiny.cc/tqpqx

2) Cuchata's new album back in CMJ's New World charts at #9 again!

3) Peeps in San Diego: A short film I composed the score for (Achromatopsia) was just accepted in the San Diego film festival.Check out the film here: http://tiny.cc/fg237
and here is the festival show times: http://tiny.cc/uohnn

you can get the new Cuchata album here: http://tiny.cc/28ecf

New Cuchata charts at #9 on CMJ New World Charts!!!!

The New Cuchata album "Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad" Charts #9 on the CMJ New World Charts!!!
That's right number nine!!! Sweeeet! This is my first top ten chart position for an album!
Dopeness, the perfect wedding gift!

Get the album here: http://tinyurl.com/2ccgamq

Here is a piece on Cuchata on the new OCGente.com

Here is a piece the OCGente.com did on Cuchata and the new album.
You can check it out here: http://ocgente.com/

Muzikfan.com likes the new Cuchata album!!!

Here's the review:

CUCHATA
AMOR, CAMBIO Y LA VERDAD (self-published)

Marcelo Quinonez is the force behind this venture. A trip to his ancestral home of Nicaragua inspired him to explore the traditions of South American music: Peru, Columbia and Argentina, but filtered through a post-modern sensibility so that Cumbia rubs up against hip-hop and ska. "La Verdad" is the stand-out track, but there is a consistent brilliance to much of it. I sense the impact of Sting & The Police was huge on Latin America. That pop-reggae sound is different from say Toots & the Maytals' speedy style, but is lighter than the Wailers. "What am I doing?" adds swelling Memphis horns to the opening reggae groove, then at mid-point kicks it up to double-time for a ska rave with trombone. It's a short album, half an hour long, with two bonus tracks that are a second take of "Asuncion," and an unplugged version of "What am I doing?"

Here's the link: http://www.muzikifan.com/

Radio Stations That Have Added The New Cuchata Album!!!

Here is an up to date list of all the radio stations that have added the new Cuchata album to their rotations. Please request the new Cuchata album if you see your favorite station listed!!! Thanks!

Breakthru Radio (Internet Radio) http://www.breakthruradio.com/

CJLO 1690 am (Montreal, Quebec) http://www.cjlo.com/

KBBF 89.1 fm (Santa Rosa, CA) http://kbbf-radio.com/

KBUT 90.3 fm, 89.9 fm, 94.9 fm (Crested Butte, Gunnison, and Almont, CO) http://www.kbut.org/

KFAI 90.3 fm (Minneapolis, MN) http://www.kfai.org/

KMOJ 89.9 fm (Minneapolis, MN) http://www.kmojfm.com/

KGLT 91.9 fm (Bozeman, MT) http://www.kglt.net/

KHSU 90.5 fm (Arcata, CA) http://www.khsu.org/

KOPN 89.5 fm (Columbia, MO) http://www.kopn.org/

KRCL 90.9 fm (Salt Lake City, UT) http://www.krcl.org/

KTUH 90.3 fm (Honolulu, HI) http://www.ktuh.org/

KWCW 90.5 fm (Walla Walla, WA) http://www.kwcw.net/

KZMU 90.5 fm & 106.7 fm (Moab, UT) http://www.kzmu.org/

Radio Phoenix (Internet, Phoeniz, AZ) http://www.radiophoenix.org/

WBZC 88.9 fm (Pemberton, NJ) http://www.z889.org/

WERU 89.9 fm (Bangor, ME) http://weru.org/

WIIT 88.9 fm (Chicago, IL) http://radio.iit.edu/

WIPZ 88.5 fm (Kenosha, WI) http://www.uwp.edu/clubs/wipz/

WNMC 90.7 fm (Traverse City, MI) http://www.wnmc.org/

WORT 89.9 fm (Madison, WI) http://www.wort-fm.org/

WRIR 97.3 fm (Richmond, VA) http://www.wrir.org/

WRGP 88.1 fm (Miami, FL) http://fiusm.com/

WRSU 88.7 fm (New Brunswick, NJ Rutgers Univ) http://wrsu.rutgers.edu/index.php

WRUV 90.1 fm (Burlington, VT) http://www.wruv.org/

WSLU/NCPR North county public radio (Upstate NY/VT) http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/

Request The New Cuchata Album!!!!

NEW CUCHATA ALBUM PRESS RELEASE!!!

Jun 11, 2010 – Genre bending Latin-Alternative band Cuchata turns a new corner with their upcoming release "Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad". This third release from Cuchata brings a fresh new sound and a new path for the band founder Marcelo E. Quinonez. Cuchata's new album "Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad drops July 6th 2010 on ITunes, Emusic and Amazon"


Cuchata’s original compositions can rarely be classified into one genre. Integrating Afro-Latin traditions with modern elements of Rock, Hip-Hop, Dub, Ska and Afro-Beat, to create the hybridized sound that Cuchata is known for. The inspiration for Cuchata came from a pilgrimage to Marcelo E. Quinonez’s ancestral home of Nicaragua in 1999. Mesmerized by the musical heritage of the country, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Marcelo formed the band Cuchata. The first release “Cuchata” churns together influences spanning the Latin American diasporas. Taking hints from the musical traditions of Nicaragua, Peru, Cuba, Columbia, and Argentina and fluidly mixing them into one cohesive sound. After several years of travel, and exposure to more cultures Marcelo became disenchanted with the idea of a single culture, and began to embrace multiple cultures for their unique musical influences. Cuchata’s second album “Sangre Mixto”, showed the diversity of the band’s style, and Marcelo’s talent in creating a unique musical flow. It was a departure from the acoustic trio sound of the first release, introducing electric guitar and brass as well as experimenting with English lyrics. “Sangre Mixto” is gracefully put together and serves as a perfect example of how a band can both fit into a genre and at the same time challenge it. Cuchata’s music has been licensed for commercials, television shows, and feature films. Leading to Marcelo taking on new challenges and actively pursuing a career in film and television music as well as lending his talents to produce new artists. Early successes down this path included scoring an award winning short films such as “Saddam 17” and “Help Wanted”.



With Cuchata’s newest release entitled “Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad” we see Marcelo’s composing and writing talents focused and stripped down. “This album is more of me than any of my past musical compositions have been. It deals with concepts I had never really expressed before, and that are deeply personal. This album is about love and growth,” says Marcelo. The track “La Verdad” explores the truth of love, and how it’s the one thing that matters always. While the tracks “What am I doing” and “Losing it all” showcases not only a smooth departure from the “Latin” genre, but Marcelo’s seamless ability to jump from Cumbia, to Ska, to Hip-Hop. Pouring his heart and soul into this release Marcelo plays the majority of the instruments on each track, writing and performing parts for bass, guitar, keys and vocals. He’s also invited many talented guests to help in creating this new and trans-formative sound. “The truth of the matter is that I am a hybrid. I myself am a product of many cultures and influences. To deny any aspect of that would be to deny a part of who I am. I swore to honor all my parts in this album, regardless of people’s expectations.”

With this album, Marcelo has elevated Cuchata to genre bending status and made a record that will speak to people universally about the themes of life and love that captivate us all, regardless of language, culture or tradition.


Band Website: http://www.cuchata.com

Check out my new composer reel!!!

Here is a very small sample of some of my work to picture.
For more samples and credits go to:
http://www.canicamusic.com