Vortex Tribe Mingo Lewis
Musician in Oakland, CA
Vortex Tribe is a groundbreaking synthesis of worldbeat, acid jazz, and funk. Ethereal flute lines float over an intricate, relentless groove that recalls the glory days of fun. Masterful percussion from around the world mix with soaring guitar lines and synthesized layers in a haunting blend, as powerhouse drumming pushes the form between tightly arranged sections and open improvisation. With detours into reggae, latin, and classical filmscore, prepare to be taken into a timeless space-one ever-shifting between memories past and the furthest reaches of the imagination.