ThirdWorldProject
ThirdWorldProject is a funk/soul band from manila, philippines. currently (two songs to go!) recording an independent album featuring maegan aguilar, sach castillo, j-hoon, chris mazo, and saxophone player rastem eugenio.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
1999- instrumental funk band
2000- featured rapper/breakdancer Artstrong Clarion
2003- featuring Maegan Aguilar, Sach Castillo, J-Hoon Balbuena, Chris Mazo & Rastem Eugenio on original tracks in an upcoming DIY album.
2004- Sinosikat is formed in lieu of ThirdWorldProject
2009- ThirdWorldProject releases album after 9 years.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Since the members are currently in other bands, and the singers are all established solo artists, ThirdWorldProject only plays once a year, in August.
Your musical influences
Influenced by funk & soul music (The Roots, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Roy Hargrove, Frank McComb, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Verb, Sound) and various personal influences and inspirations
What equipment do you use?
Warwick Corvette Standard Bass Guitar, Boss Syb5 Bass Synthesiser, Macbook Pro 15", Korg Nano Pad, Reason 4.0, Guitars, Keyboards, Synthesisers
