Known as the funkiest, finest and hardest working latin orchestra to come of the United States in the last decade, Grupo Fantasma’s trademark sound has translated comprehensively on their new album ...

The Austin band's raucous, good-time mix of funk, cumbia and soul forms a sound that's built to last — always evolving, but always joyful, too. Note: NPR's audio for First Listens comes down after the ...

If the band Brownout looks familiar, there's a good reason. Brownout, the eight-piece, Latin funk ensemble based in Austin, is an offshoot of the Grammy-nominated Grupo Fantasma. Members of the latter ...

The Grammy-winning nine-piece Latin funk band specializes in being diverse, from Colombian cumbia to a Black Sabbath tribute. They're in the... Latin Roots: Grupo Fantasma Latin Roots: Grupo Fantasma ...

When you've got Prince's seal of approval, little else matters. Austinites Grupo Fantasma have long been the Purple One's band du jour, logging a two-month residency at his Las Vegas nightclub 3121, a ...

An Austin-based fusion band with a multicultural flair will take the stage today at The Arts Campus at Willits. Grupo Fantasma will bring its upbeat music of traditional mariachi and orchestra with ...

“Grupo Fantasma (in U.S.A.) is an 11 piece latin funk orchestra from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2000 from the merger of two Austin acts, The Blue Noise Band and The Blimp, the band emerged with a sold ...

If you don't know about Austin, Texas latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma yet, then you just haven't been paying attention. Three dates into its summer tour -- Thursday, July 16 -- the group plays at ...

The nine-piece collective Grupo Fantasma formed in 2000 in Austin, consisting of Jose Galeano (timbales, vocals), Kino Esparza (vocals, hand percussion), Beto Martinez (guitar), Greg Gonzalez (bass), ...

Being nominated for a Grammy (even winning one) can be a bittersweet thing. Just ask Grammy winners Grupo Fantasma. They arrive at Pearl amphitheater with Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta on Sunday for the ...

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For those who aren’t familiar with Austin band Grupo Fantasma’s charming Cinderella story, keep reading. After receiving a copy of Grupo Fantasma Comes Alive, Prince invited the 11-piece Latin funk ...