Galaxy (East-Timor)

Traditional rhythms, classics of Timorese resistance, reggae, rap, funk and rock are all to be found in Galaxy, the most important modern band of East Timor. Sines is their European debut.

July 31, 2010 | Beach Stage | 19h30

From their original headquarters in a bombed out house in their hometown of Lospalos, Galaxy has risen from the trauma and chaos of the independence struggle to become one of the most well-respected bands in the world’s newest nation. Adored by the masses of youth, these tattooed, deadlocked young men are often feared and misunderstood by the church leaders and elites. Galaxy exemplifies rock’n’roll in its essence as the wild energy and raw emotion of youth, all the more powerful due to the real-life revolutionary context from which they come. With their unique blend of rap, funk, acoustic and hard rock meeting the traditional rhythms of the Fataluku people of the east of Timor and the resistance songs of the independence movement, Galaxy is a leader in contemporary Timorese music. Renowned for tackling tough issues and taking a stand, Galaxy sing candidly about the Timor gap, AIDS, corruption, Timor’s history and the struggle of daily life in a poor and recently independent nation. Galaxy are based in Dili at the Arte Moris (Living Art) free art school, and when not in the studio they teach percussion, jembe, music and visual arts. The Sines’ concert is promoted by MovingCause.org and is supported by East-Timor’s President. It’s Galaxy’s European debut.

http://www.myspace.com/galaxytimor

Melchior Dias Fernandes: vocals
Etson Arintes da Costa Caminha: bass, vocals
Leonardo Marcal da Conceição: rhythm guitar, vocals
Olderico António Viegas Barreto: solo guitar, vocals
Ercio Nascimento Amaro de Carvalho: drums, vocals

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