King Muskafa

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King Muskafa - notorious for packing dance floors wherever they play - is a six-piece female fronted band from Edmonton, Alberta. The group was founded by JC Jones in 1997 and began it's life as a ska cover band. They picked up Top 40 material (insert quote about $) and then originals were soon to follow. "It was something to try for fun" recalls Amber. And it was fun! Their own songs were every bit as strong as their covers - and they had to be, playing before discerning crowds who's ears were tuned to the radio friendly hooks that define mainstream music. "But what exactly is pop music anyway" they asked, "...just stuff that's popular - and likable." So with this attitude they went to work - taking their early ska roots and creating music for the sole purpose of getting everyone out of their seats. Their material fuses elements of ska, reggae, and pop to create their own unique style. The horns (JC on trombone and Eric on trumpet) cover both traditional lines and modern guitar riffs (you should hear AC/DC's Shook me all night long) while the rhythm section (Peter on guitar, Troy on bass and the 'Other' Peter on drums) take care of the all important grooves. Amber of course is the tie that binds. Her powerful voice and wicked energy dare you to sit still - and when all things come together Muskafa is a sight to be seen and heard. The bands self-titled CD is their first and was officially released in July of 2002. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Sound Ex

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