TOCAYO

spoken word, marc david pinate, poetry, chicano, xicano, mexican american, latino, acoustic, folk, conscious, hybrid, experimental, performance poetry, poet

Combining a mix of spoken word, folk music, Native American flute, and a sprinkling of reggae with a Bay Area consciousness-raising spin, Marc David Pinate (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Mark Gonzales (bass, small percussion) are TOCAYO.  Their sound can be described as Manu Chao meets Ben Harper meets the Last Poets.  Pinates award win...

World - Native American