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Yep, we're still in isolation here in Mumbai but we've managed to brew up another track for ya! This time it's an instrumental cover of the tune by Hugo Montenegro - "Lady in Cement". The original track is part of the 1968 soundtrack from the film of the same name starring Frank Sinatra, Raquel welch and Dan Blocker (Hoss from Bonanza!).
We Spoti-stumbled across this gem (begging to be ska'd) and fell in love with it's super-coolness instantly. Hugo Montenegro was an amazing composer and conductor most famous for his iconic soundtrack on Ennio Morricone's "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" in 1966, as well as many others. The original Lady In Cement Soundtrack album is well worth checking out, there are some really cool tracks on there!

Hope you enjoy our ska'd version which is also available on all major platforms for your streaming pleasure. If you're feeling hip and groovy, do share and spread this pastel-shaded retro goodness!

Peace and Love xx
The Fanculos

VIDEO OUT ON YOUTUBE    https://youtu.be/5cDAozfJ7dQ

Credits:
Ramon Ibrahim - Trombone/Vocals
Rhys Sebastian D'Souza - Alto Saxophone
Ryan Sadri - Tenor Saxophone
Apurv "Lala" Isaac - Guitar
Saurabh Suman - Bass
Jehangir "JJ" Jehangir - Drums
Ankita Roy - Vocals

Ska version arranged, produced and mixed by Ramon Ibrahim
Recorded at Island City studios, Mumbai (Drums) and various homes
Video produced by Ramon Ibrahim
Original music composed by Hugo Montenegro

Lady In Cement

The Fanculos - "Lady In Cement" - (SKA Style Hugo Montenegro Cover)

This horn-fronted, five-peice powerband was dreamt up by Italian/Guyanese, British-born musician Ramon Ibrahim. Ramon was heavily influenced at an early age by British SKA bands such as The Specials, The Beat, Madness, etc. and recently set about writing an original set based on his own interpretation of SKA, reggae and other cool things. 

Their live set is a mixture of high energy SKA, dub, reggae, funk and even more high-energy SKA! The main focus of this band is live performance, audience interaction, good times and just general fanculery. 
So get yer skanking shoes on and be prepared to jump up and down in a frenetic fashion. 

The Fanculos are made up of healthy, well-nourished and very talented Mumbai musicians - 

Ryan Sadri on tenor sax 
JJ on drums 
Apurv Isaac on guitars and backing vocals, 
Saurabh Suman  on bass 
Ramon Ibrahim on vocals, trombone and keys

The Fanculos

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