Rikki Thomas-Martinez
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Description
Rikki Thomas-Martínez, nylon-string guitarist, vocalist, harmonica player, stomp-box percussionist and songwriter. His music is infused with joy, sunshine and his songs full of meaning; melodically rich and infectiously rhythmic.
An outstanding solo artist, with the use of harmonicas, unique rhythmic, powerful guitar style and singing voice, he has been described as a fully contained one-man Latin orchestra.
Rikki is frontman, band leader and composer of his internationally acclaimed band Mas Y Mas. The band works as a flexible collective of musicians playing Rikki's music as a duo, trio and quartet.
Percussive guitar, driving Latin dance rhythms, deep groove bass, rich vocals and a huge repertoire of original and well-known songs. Original, contemporary and passionate with a timeless and universal appeal.
“…outstanding songwriter and one-man Latin band…”
“…alongside the greats of today’s international music scene…”
“ …a rousing passionate performer that gets everyone on the dance floor…”
FAQs
What are the highlights of your career?
Many world tours, playing several times at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo to 20,000 people. Playing for several years at the National Theatre, London. Recording and playing in Havana, Cuba with famous cuban rumbler Chaguito Santiago Garzon Rill and Melquiades Fundora. Being the support band for the Buena Vista Social Club on their British tour.
How long do you play for?
90mins x 1 or 45mins x2
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Full 1.5k PA and Stage lighting
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes
How much space do you require?
4m x 3m minimum
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
My style is Latin music so it depends if it is suitable for the repertoire.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
I am very flexible. Breaks and timings depend on what is required for the event to be successful.
Set List/Services
Live performance as solo artist, duo, trio or quartet.
Full PA, stage lighting and background recorded music
Sample Set List
Latin Covers:
En México - cumbia
Mochilón - cumbia
No Me Llores Más - son
Guantanamera - son
Chan Chan - son
Guajira - guajira
Tiburón - cumbia
La Bamba
Oye Como Va
El Cuarto de Tula
Bamboleo
Los Peces en El Rio - rumba
Suavecito - boogaloo
Volando Voy - rumba
Siento - rumba
Canción Mixteca – mexican ballad
Feliz Navidad – Latin carol
Gracias A La Vida - ballad
Adiós Mama – cumbia
Put Me in Jail - boogaloo
Original Songs:
Por Que - guajira
Respétame - afrobeat
Agárrate - guajra
Mendigo - salsa
La Miel - bossanova
Marinero - waltz
Agua – reggae/cumbia
Zapatero - cumbia
Juana - cumbia
Palabras - rumba
Bosque de La Rumba - rumba
Que Me Voy – reggae/cumbia
Carlos Y María – rumba/salsa
De Que Color - salsa
La Envidia – rumba/salsa
Mira mira – rumba/salsa
Amiguito - bossanova
La Voz – Latin/celtic
Mujer de La Luna - flamenco
Por Ella - ska
Madre Selva - rumba
La Bala - afrobeat
Ojala - flamenco
Cántame – rumba/salsa
Did She Pass This Way – cumbia
Calles de Altea - guajira
Covers in English:
All Along the Watchtower
I Shall be Released
Banana Boat Song
You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome
Summertime
Ain't No Sunshine
Chico and The Man
Three Little Birds
Waiting in Vain
Crazy Baldhead
Crisis