About the Rhythm Natives

In the early '00s, Chatsworth High School became the meeting grounds for the band that is known as the Rhythm Natives. They were founded on a common love for hip hop and live instrumentation, and the integration of the two. Fronted by two emcees - Jon Narboneta, and Glen Techico - they’ve expanded into a six man unit that also includes: bassist Matt Mora, drummer Robert Fabros, keyboardist Chez Guinto, and guitarist Martin Fabros.

Their sound is found between the cracks of genre divisions. The organic mix of hip hop, jazz, R&B, and soul has earned them the respect of various events and venues up and down the California coast. Their lyrics are in tune with everyday experiences and social trends – all resonating with their listeners, who are often found immersed in a Rhythm Natives melody and rhyme.

In 2007, they recorded their live show at the Temple Bar in Los Angeles. Since then, copies have been floating around Southern California and beyond. The musical energy heard on each track is so significant, that it has left fans wanting more. In October 2010, the Rhythm Natives answered with the release of their self titled debut album that is sold in both digital and physical forms. They have proven to be on the rise, bringing a breath of fresh air to the art they love so much.

 

Category Archives: Shows

September 11, 2011 | FPAC

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Making Rounds

Last night we made an appearance at The Joint and perfomed a couple of songs. The event was presented by La Punk Noir and featured bands from different genres and allowed us to connect with fellow musicians about the thriving “alternative” music scene in Los Angeles. Biggup Lord Q (BlackRock) and the rest of the...

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WILDSTYLE MOMENT

Gallery 151 is honored to present the solo exhibit of Fred Brathwaite, hip-hop pioneer and legendary graffiti artist known as Fab 5 Freddy. In the early 80′s, Mr. Brathwaite was notorious for his 1980 homage to Andy Warhol, an entire subway car covered in Campbell’s soup cans. He was a creative force helping to lead...

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SF 5/20 @ Minna Gallery

The Listening Lounge presents Rhythm Natives DJ VINROC (ThatsThatLabel / 5thPlatoon / TripleThreat) Founder of ThatsThatlabel.com, and former 2x World champion DJ DJ XARIUSOUND (Reignforest Collective / Lion Medal) VORTEXTRIBE Hard-charging fusion of world groove, acid jazz, funk, and rock, moves you. Deborah Yates stitches kinetic and bewitching flute riffs through Jon Mulvey’s lushly seductive...

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