
Party Time: Grupo Fantasma Wants Their Money
Written by Washington Post Express contributor Alfredo FloresPhoto courtesy Crawford Morgan
GRUPO FANTASMA JUST may have the answer to your recession blues: If you don't have money, ask your audience to pay up. At least that's a concept the Austin, Texas-bred 10-piece Latin orchestra — maestros of funk, soul, salsa, psychedelia — suggest in its latest single,"Gimme Some ." "In this economic situation, it's a very poignant theme," says Fantasma bassist Greg Gonzalez."People respond to it because it's really about working hard, getting what you deserve — plus, it's got the hook." It's that hook that's given the band, recently nominated for a Grammy for best Latin rock album for"Sonidos Gold," its first radio hit. Grupo's ringing endorsement from soul-master Prince (opening for him/playing his Vegas club/performing with him on"The Tonight Show") gave it international exposure. Its purple connection linked the band up with his legendary saxophonist, Maceo Parker (he of James Brown fame), who rocks out in this furious jam session. "It's got a funky cha-cha feel," notes Go

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