ARTIST PROFILE:
UMALU is an established Artist in Los Angeles California since 1998.While he was studying Physics at UCLA he began playing music and taking classes in music recording technology which led him to extensive studies of sound design.
After working as sound man for many local bands in L.A he began producing his own Berber music and instrumental music for Documentaries .He has worked in many recording studios in the Southern California area as a musician , recording engineer and producer .Some brilliant talent such as Jim De Cicco ,Craig Fall ,Tim Luce ,Bob Knezovich ,Tim Luce ,Don Preston ,Tracy M.Cane , Fella.Ferradj and Richard Rosing etc… have collaborated with UMALU to realize his unique projects He is collaborating with several Amazigh ( Berber) organizations such as The Tazzla Institute for Culture Diversity through out the States to promote North African Berber Culture with his music and photography.

ARTIST INSPIRATION:
His work is fairly new to the Community in North Africa ,Europe and the States since he uses most of his knowledge and background in sounds to sculpt all his work in music.“Others suggest that I play typical Berber music .”But for myself I am just fascinated by different music and people I meet all over the world and share with them the inspirations I derive by creating something new, fresh and independent.” I consider myself lucky since I do not have to restrict myself in creating my work .My artistic freedom and my broad knowledge of music technology allows me to push the boundaries of Berber music to another level and all you have to do is listen to my trax.

THE MUSIC :
UMALU grew up listening to the 70’s music in Africa and Europe and this has played a tremendous role in his work .Because of the misrepresentation of many North African talents in Europe UMALU likes to stick to his inspirations and vision when it comes to all his projects .Originality, exploring new territories and top production continue to be his first priority in shaping his projects .You can sense the many differences on every song on his two Cd’s and the instrumental Decadence goes where no other North African Act has gone before .He continues to push the boundaries of North African Music to another level .let’s hope he continues.
Visual presentations with live music are unique in live settings .Each show is never the same .There is always an interesting element infused in each.

STUDIO LOCATION:
By appointment only

LISTEN TO ONE OF THE MANY INTERVIEWS BY UMALU WITH AMERICAN RADIO.. INTERVIEW 1~ (760K) MP3 INTERVIEW 2~ (900K) MP3
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