ManaTapu

ManaTapu

ManaTapu is a music group from Malta formed in 2012. The band consists at this date of Dario Vella C (vocals, lead guitar), Ryan Abela (drums), Pupa Chile (MC, vocals), Tete a.k.a. Camacho Criminal (MC, vocals), James Saliba (bass guitar), Luca Gurrieri (Saxophone), Liksu (trumpet, keyboard). Initially rooted in reggae and ska, ManaTapu "also draws inspiration from a host of other sounds and genres that run the gamut from funk to blues", rock music to folk, popular music to polka, and even, hip-hop to punk rock. Collectively, the band speaks about 5 languages. With lyrics which range from English, to Maltese, to Spanish and French, the band cites its multicultural influences as a core element of the ManaTapu sound. Known to "generate massive audience reaction when they play live", ManaTapu are "one of the most sought-after live acts on the island" of Malta. This live energy was captured in their music video for song music video for song Kanta r Rima, filmed during the band's "headlining show at the 2014 Sliema Street Art Festival".

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