Uploaded February 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo - Dr. Nat is a vocalist, guitarist, percussionist, dancer, capoeirista, composer, actor, radio dj and producer. Born in Buenos Aires to Chilean and U.S. American parents, Nat's music reflects his cultural heritage as well. Blends of cross global polyrythmic styles comprise Nat's original repertoire of compositions. Nat's extensive travels through the Caribbean and Central and South America have infused his songs with a spicy river of rhythms (birthplace of "Rio Ritmo ") His songs resonate from the Islands with Afro Cuban rumba, timba, and son rhythms, Jamaican reggae and Brazilian sambas and capoeira grooves, as well as lush harmony, Hawaiian-inspired ballads... irresistible dance grooves to hypnotic lullabies. They take the listener on a voyage into the world of sound and rhythm with Chilean charangos, Brazilian berimbaus and Cuban Tres all woven together with Nat's dynamic tenor vocals. A healer, his themes reflect upon this life's journey and his love for the Great Mystery. They are commentary on healing, self-discovery, consciousness and love. His songs express the joy of this journey through insightful and inspiring, sometimes humorous and bluesy lyrics. Ultimately, Nat's Doctor is the music which transmits via universal translation. Dr. Nat performs with his 6 piece band, Rio Ritmo, on Maui, Hawaii. The band was formed by Dr. Nat in the summer of 1998. With Rio Ritmo, Dr. Nat sings primarily Afro Latin and Brazilian dance music in Spanish, Portuguese and English. The rhythmic styles include Salsa, Son, Latin Pop, Rumba, Merengue, Cumbia, Boogaloo, 6/8, Cha Cha, Bolero, Gypsy rumba, Samba, Samba reggae, Bossa Nova and the newer Cuban salsa style called "Timba" fusing funk, Afro-cuban, jazz and hip hop elements into the salsa.
Ekolu - Holder of three Na Hoku Hanohano awards for "Reggae Album of the Year" and four Hawai'i Music Awards for "Reggae Album of the Year," "Contemporary Album of the Year" and "Anthology Album of the Year," Ekolu's first four albums have also been on the Top World Billboards. Come experience the riveting sounds of this homegrown Maui band—and be ready to dance!
Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo - Dr. Nat is a vocalist, guitarist, percussionist, dancer, capoeirista, composer, actor, radio dj and producer. Born in Buenos Aires to Chilean and U.S. American parents, Nat's music reflects his cultural heritage as well. Blends of cross global polyrythmic styles comprise Nat's original repertoire of compositions. Nat's extensive travels through the Caribbean and Central and South America have infused his songs with a spicy river of rhythms (birthplace of "Rio Ritmo ") His songs resonate from the Islands with Afro Cuban rumba, timba, and son rhythms, Jamaican reggae and Brazilian sambas and capoeira grooves, as well as lush harmony, Hawaiian-inspired ballads... irresistible dance grooves to hypnotic lullabies. They take the listener on a voyage into the world of sound and rhythm with Chilean charangos, Brazilian berimbaus and Cuban Tres all woven together with Nat's dynamic tenor vocals. A healer, his themes reflect upon this life's journey and his love for the Great Mystery. They are commentary on healing, self-discovery, consciousness and love. His songs express the joy of this journey through insightful and inspiring, sometimes humorous and bluesy lyrics. Ultimately, Nat's Doctor is the music which transmits via universal translation. Dr. Nat performs with his 6 piece band, Rio Ritmo, on Maui, Hawaii. The band was formed by Dr. Nat in the summer of 1998. With Rio Ritmo, Dr. Nat sings primarily Afro Latin and Brazilian dance music in Spanish, Portuguese and English. The rhythmic styles include Salsa, Son, Latin Pop, Rumba, Merengue, Cumbia, Boogaloo, 6/8, Cha Cha, Bolero, Gypsy rumba, Samba, Samba reggae, Bossa Nova and the newer Cuban salsa style called "Timba" fusing funk, Afro-cuban, jazz and hip hop elements into the salsa.
Ekolu - Holder of three Na Hoku Hanohano awards for "Reggae Album of the Year" and four Hawai'i Music Awards for "Reggae Album of the Year," "Contemporary Album of the Year" and "Anthology Album of the Year," Ekolu's first four albums have also been on the Top World Billboards. Come experience the riveting sounds of this homegrown Maui band—and be ready to dance!
