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FUNK GUMBO RADIO - http://www.live365.com/stations/sirhobson

Funk Gumbo Radio is greatly honored that the highly talented Yinka

Oyewole of the Nigerian/Scottish/Essex/London Rock-Grunge Soul group

Sabatta did Part 2 of our Funk Gumbo 5 Questions. Sabattas new self-titled

album Sabatta is on sale at:http://iblametheparentsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sabatta-sabatta

Sabatta

BIO:An enigma, an anomaly, an exception to the rule, Yinka Oyewole exists as much in spite of the worldas a part of itand the same could be said of his band SABATTA. Born in Romford, Essex, UK of Nigerianparentage, educated in the North of Scotland and resident in South London, Yinkas life has been nothing if

not eventful! Originally having dreamt of being a fine artist Yinka switched to music early because he felt hecould reach more people than putting work in a gallery. Musically Yinka was exposed to so many forms ofmusic: rock, hip-hop, hi-life, Afrobeat but the guitar is what possessed and moved him from the start and

inspired him to form Sabatta. Sabatta might be described by some as an alternative rock band but its more ablend of grooves, beats, guitar and lyrics. Formed around 2006 Sabatta has released two critically acclaimedalbumsPrincess Raw and Emperors New Clothes. Having played in the UK, France and the USA as well asEngland and having shared bills with artists including Peter Doherty, Slaves to Gravity, Saul Williams, ZoeKravitz, and Janelle Monae, Sabattas affair with the disparate and diverse has continued unabated. The

cultural make up of the group has always been diversethe line-up for the last two years beingEnglishdrummer, Brazilian bassist and British-Nigerian singer/guitarist now joined by Hungarian virtuoso ZoltanToth on bassthat tradition not only continues but is ready to music SABATTA is seemingly on the verge!With the new album Sex Power Death, Yinka moves his musical unit into new territorynot so muchexpanding the sound with extra instrumentation (on the first two albums there were already keys and stringsand percussion) as much as emphatically bringing it to the fore but never losing that sharp Sabatta edge!Yinka: Ive always had a lot of sounds in my head getting them out of there seems to be the smartest thingto do! Ive lived in a few different places, mixed with different types of people, and had many experiencesIwant to share that. Where I live right now I see worlds collideyou go in Elephant & Castle shopping centreor the pub over the road and its like the bar scene from Star Wars literally! I think as a musician or anartist, to not reflect your environment in your work would be dishonestfor me at least, so with my newsongs I really want to explore that. As a live band SABATTA has always been captivating but expect

upcoming live shows to be turned up a notchYinka: Anyone who comes to see us play will get more than120%. Everybody wants to perform these days but we feel its a privilege not a right. We want the audience

to hear the music theyve downloaded, live but BETTER and with ajaw-dropping performance to go with it.Its hard work but whats really great that isnt? In 2011 expect jaws to drop!

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FUNK GUMBO59-15-2011 - Written By: David L. $Money Train$ Watts & Howard HobsonFunk Gumbo Radio

Funk Gumbo1: The guitar is very prominent in the soundof the group. What styles, techniques or tools do you

employ to create that frenetic Sabatta sound?

Sabatta:Honestly, this is gonna be a short answer, I just play. That's it. I'm

not classical or anything trained really. I have no musical theory. I did a few

lessons at school - most of which consisted of the teacher transcribing songs

I had written. I just play that bitch! LOL!

Funk Gumbo 2:How much does your personal life and

relationships factor into songs like "Princess", "Raw"

and "Didn't C It".

Sabatta:Well, I guess quite a lot. Raw though that's more fictional - butlike with all good fiction there are parts of reality in it. But it is a story. Theother two they are much closer to home. Princess is basically about a girl

I was seeing and Didn't C It is about how I was feeling at a particular time.

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Funk Gumbo 3:Tell us about the process of putting

together your latest album "Makes Me Feel Alive".

What are you saying with this album?

Sabatta:Well, the album is actually just called SABATTA now. And

the process was VERY long - mainly due to financial constraints and life

situations. But I produced it - both executively and creatively. I'm saying

here's some real music with the album - seriously. Real live, live, music.

What you here are takes - with some guitar and vocal overdubs and very

little editing - it's not a 'pro tools' albums though I used pro tools - it's the

sound of a band playing - and I'm VERY proud of it!



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FUNK GUMBO 4:Have you noticed any difference or any

similarities in your audiences when you perform your

music in America, Europe and Africa--especially in Nigeria?

Sabatta:Well, I unfortunately I haven't played back in Nigeria yet - butthat's in the works since I've had some inquiries recently - so as soon as that

occurs I'll let you know. There are definitely differences between reactions in

America and Europe and within both continents. Playing in New York so far

has been a lot of fun - the audiences are similar to New York in as much as

they are both very shrewd and knowledgeable audiences who get the

opportunity to see so many acts that you have to do a great deal to stand out,

but I've had great responses so far in NYC - and also in Philadelphia.

Playing in France was a real eye opener though - it's a clich, but it's true -

they really appreciate music and musicians and are VERY responsive alsothe promoters treat you so well. The crowds are LOUD!

Funk Gumbo 5:If you could perform with anyone past orpresent, who would it be and why?Sabatta:Fela, Jimi and Snoopcos they are some cool motherfuckers!



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