Carlos De Nicaragua Y Familia Militant Salsa Reggae

de Nicaragua is a man with a long, long musicalHaving learnt from and worked with the best in the
history. From his Central American birthplace tobusiness, and influenced by legends like Bob Marley,
thebanlieues of Paris via the Caribbean, Cuba, AfricaJimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, he created his own
and all the influences along the way, he hasbig band, to be christened his 'familia', with whom he
developed a truly unique sound over the last quarterhas now played for ten years.
of a century.Together, Carlos and the Familia have released an
Now Carlos de Nicaragua y Familia are ready toalbum, named after Carlos' favourite battle cry:
explode into Europe once again.'Escuche Familia'. They have had songs featured in
They are releasing a new album, Militante, embarkingprestigious compilations of European reggae and
on a ten date tour of Germany and the Czechplayed some of the biggest and best festivals and
Republic, and launching a brand new website to boot.clubs all over the continent.
Carlos de Nicaragua, born Carlos Wiltshire on theNow Carlos has finally stayed still long enough to
Atlantic coast of the country that gave him his name,produce a full length album, Militante, that fuses
has been a huge player on the Parisian sound systemreggae, latin and even rock & roll. But whatever style
scene ever since he came to Europe in the earlyit is, this is a record that will make you groove.
1980's.Militante will surely have heads nodding to Carlos'
Spinning a unique mix of salsa and reggae in theinfectious vibe all over Europe and the world. The title
suburbs of the French capital, Carlos and his crewtrack itself, referencing his heroes of the musical
released a mini-album, entitled Mayombe and sung inworld and beyond, is a call to arms for everyone
Spanish, way back in 1984.who believes music can set you free.
He moved on to work with the great Manu Chao -'Militante' is a feeling. It is what Carlos himself is, and it
co-writing the song 'El Alakran' — and hetransmits itself to his audience. It expresses the pain
toured with the Radio Bemba Sound System, helpingand problems in the world, but in the most joyous
take the sound of reggae-latin all over the continentform possible.
and making it the popular hybrid it is today.