Ceiba Records presents the long-awaited debut solo release from San Francisco artist Shakatura.
The album delivers a fresh blend of psychedelic downtempo groove, funky dub, and lush trip hop. This release follows on the heels of Shakatura's "All Hallow's Morning" released on Ceiba's language of Light 3 earlier this year. Shakatura (aka Galen Butler) has been busy with SF's progressive label Looq Records as well, releasing successful 12" singles as The Activity, Telemetry, and Shakatura within the last year. Over the last three years, he has has been a regular guest DJ with SF's Thump Radio, and has played many major west coast festivals such as Fusion, Earthdance, and Burning Man. Further release plans include a track on Ceiba's forthcoming Miditation II compilation, remixes for vinyl, and a follow-up album.

www.shakatura.net

click here to order the CD via email-- 20$ shipping included within the US.

1. Lava Tube
2. Playa Mimosa
3. Geko
4. Quark
5. Parachute
6. Mitochondria
7. Tail
8. Earsocket
9. Telemetry

"TranceSonicDesertBeats" wil be reviewed by Lotus Magazine, XLR8R, Mushroom Magazine and others. We will post the reviews here as soon as we get them!.back to top of page

"TranceSonicDesertBeats" CD Artwork by tinaz

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get a close look of the faces behind the music: (all photos taken at Thump Party at Burning Man 99)
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