Navigating through the streets of Brooklyn, New York there exists a duo with an electro-funk-rock sound and a Latin-twist to say the least. Navegante was formed two years ago and is made up by the talents of Jean Shepherd on vocals, guitar and live programming and Washington Duke on drums. They’re sound is an electric 21st Century funk that transcends all genre-lines. We quote the legendary Carlos Santana: “ Navegante is the artist that will carry the torch into the future.”
They took residency for a year at the small Spanish Harlem club, Camaradas, to improve their breakthrough sound, and feedback has been nothing but positive. “If you don’t do shows and really test your songs and material for the people, if you don’t figure out how to get them, while you’re up there, you could practice all you want, it’s not going to make much of a difference,” Washington explains. And oh boy! wasn’t he right, their shows have everyone buzzing and have gotten attention from the music industry and media in New York City. Navegante has been featured in the New York Times, the Village Voice and New York Magazine. Santana also covered a song written by Jean on his “All That I Am” record, which Jean had the privilege of playing alongside Santana at the CD release party.
Navegante’s full-length album is planned to be released in the first half of 2011….any minute now so stay tuned! Meanwhile, you can get their EP for FREE HERE! Their unique sound is infectious, revolutionary and continually evolving. If you’re hoping to see them live, Navegante has scheduled shows in New Orleans, Key West, Miami, Panama, Paris and more places to come. Check out their website to find out the latest news on their anticipated album and added shows!
