The good folks over at Nacional Records hooked us up with an exclusive acapella from the new album by New York band Pacha Massive.  Originally from Colombia and the Dominican Republic, Pacha Massive brings together traditional Latin rhythms and downtempo electrónica for a breezy bilingual summer afternoon.

Free Download –> Pacha Massive – “Just Want to See Ya” [Gnawledge Remix]

Gnawledge remix produced by Gnotes and Canyon Cody, featuring live instrumentation by Teddy Jack and Felix Penny.

Nacional Records is now giving away 21 free songs from 2009, with new music by Pacha Massiva, Manu Chau, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Aterciopelados, Mexican Institute of Sound, Uproot Andy, Bomba Estereo, Latin Bitman and [our personal favorite] King Coya.

We barely fit everybody on-stage last Friday night at The Mint in Los Angeles, where Granada Doaba opened for Rupa and the April Fishes. It was our first show with the new band, featuring singer Elexis Trinity with rappers Gnotes and Mandeep Sethi.

Download MP3 –> “Bohemia Al-Andalus [Live @ The Mint, 11-6-09]

Granada Doaba’s live band features Daniel Eshoo on oud, Rod Martinez and Judy Piazza on drums, Raymond Powers on harmonium/flute, Sean Dwyer and Russ Baggerly on flamenco guitar, Teddy Jack on bass, Canyon Cody on turntables and live painting from Carmen Abelleira. [more photos @ Flickr]

Download MP3 –> “Nunca Fui a Granada” [Live @ The Mint, 11-6-09]

Muchas gracias to Rupa & the April Fishes, Simeon Chapin from Cumbancha Records, and everyone that came out to support us!