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Just Passing By... Mike Kohlgraf |
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Nowhere to Hide The Autumleaf |
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Long Time Waiting... Mike Kohlgraf |
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Amigos (feat.... Mike Kohlgraf |
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Passion Mike Kohlgraf |
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Springtime... Mike Kohlgraf |
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Midnight... Mike Kohlgraf |
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Wheel of Life RwK |
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Kephas |
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Last update: 03/13/10 04:19:59AM Account: Mixposure Platinum Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: Florida (FL) Signed up: 25 Nov 2007 05:31 AM Members: Kephas Genre: Rock Influences: Website: |
Kephas is a word with both Greek and Aramaic origins, the equivalent of “Rock.” It is also the moniker of a man on a spiritual path and the name of an accomplished recording artist.
Kephas is a Florida-based songwriter, producer, guitarist and vocalist at the axis of an expansive collection of sounds: electric guitar lines soar over a percolating hotbed of Latin percussion in songs that map a terrain of textures and rhythms across a cinematic soundscape.
Born in Miami to Cuban immigrant parents, Kephas was raised on the sounds of their homeland: urbane big bands easing effortlessly into the rhythms of Africa; the hushed sanctity of a Catholic mass contrasting with the rituals of Santería.
Kephas’ first instruments were cello and drums, but when he picked up the guitar his pathway was illuminated. “I felt a calling,” he notes. It was the era of guitar heroes, and Kephas was influenced by the extended jams of Southern Rock and inspired by Carlos Santana, an artist who also crossed cultures.
“I work in English,” Kephas avows. “The music that I do, even my Latin stuff, is Americanized.”
Blessed with the technical facility to master the complexities of digital recording, Kephas creates full-blown tracks in his own studio where he spends long nights overdubbing instruments until they gleam with a shining veneer.
Although he has worked with bands, his expertise also gives him the facility to recreate his sound solo, with vibrant authenticity.
While the techniques are impressive, what designates the power of Kephas’ musical mélange is an effortless and intuitive creative flow. “I let the music write itself and I ask,
‘Where is it going; what does it mean; what is the sense of the composition?’”
A strong spiritual connection informs Kephas’ artistry. “Something with the potential to lift someone’s spirits. Even if it sounds melancholy it evolves into a happier space.”
With an immense backlog of material, Kephas estimates that he could conceivably work for the next five years on his preexisting catalog.
Two recent projects collect his handiwork: The first, an instrumental CD titled Threshold of Truth, explores the spiritual path of music through evocative melodies and deep Latin percussion.
Also in the pipeline is Corazon De Leon, a Latin/Spiritual project with a track penned by Kephas’ late uncle, Rigoberto Estevez.
Above the infinite sustain of electric guitar, the surge of the Hammond organ and the syncopated grooves of timbales and congas glows an aura of reverence and thankfulness.
“All of my songs are prayers,” Kephas concludes. “I’m offering meditations through music.
To me it’s not an earthly thing – it’s divine – it has to come from God.
And that’s why I do it.”
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ALL music gone! Well thats a shame! Lost a good one! O well, been there, done that. I just TRY to get along every where. Best to ya. I know where to find you at least. |
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have a great b-day Kephas, all the best bro. |
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Happy Birthday !! Hope It's Great :) |
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Happy Birthday, Richard :) |
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Missed you my friend! Glad to see all your great songs back online. Don't be a stranger. |
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I am soooooooooo glad you are back rebuilding your song list on the Mix. I know of no musician I respect more than you Kephas. |
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Many blessings to you, my friend! :) |
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Hi Kephas,just come araound to say hello.Hope all is well.Best wishes from Germany..your friend..MArijan |
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I haven't seen you around for a while... maybe you enter when I exit, and visa-versa. Just thinking about you and hoping you are alright. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Super show tonight Kephas,Love it from start to the end. Love your great music. Your brilliant!! excellent work.. More power to you! God bless!! |
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Richard, great job, nice change for you in a way, great playing and singing on this one Buddy ! A little bit of a Who sound in there, thanks and keep em coming, Gary Powers |
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RICHARD YOU ROCK Chicago is right off the richter scale you are a mover and a shaker way to make that guitar speak volumes and I got the message loud and clear I am grinning from ear to ear :) |
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Been having a Kephas mini-concert here in my basement. What joyous music.... thank you, my friend. |
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really dig the harmonies and guitars in " We Need It " |
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I am humbled by our work on Tequila Sunrise.....you really made that track something special for me.....I am honored to have worked with you sir, and I hope we can do it again. Thank you!! |
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Richard.... Keep that awesome music flowing ..bro !! |
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"Sacred Sound" is sooooooo beautiful... Congrats, Richard! Neda |
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Kephas- it's been along time since i last reviewed your work. The Santana influence really takes me back. Very nice and tasteful guitar work. great recording. |
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Hi Richard! Thanks for all the kind words my Friend! And all the best to you in the next week. Neda |
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Very nice. Extrememly listenable. Great guitar & you really have to love the backround percussion. |
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Thank you Richard for listening to "20th century cowboy". Neda |
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Killer guitar...! Another outstanding track, Richard!!! All the best, Neda |
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Dear Richard, just a few words... your music and playing is so full of emotions and depth...enjoy it very much...shine on... Chris |
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I'm streaming Blues Cubano and I like it a lot. It's very lighthearted and sultry, too. The guitar is solid as usual, and the organ is great. Thanks for putting on tonight's show, too. |
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Thanks for reviewing my song Kephas, Nice guitar work on Blues Cubano, I liked it very much...Thanks and regards Ramesh |
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Nice new tracks Richard! Thanx... Neda |
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Richard, like the other reviews, Great Tune ! Like "Fine Aged Wine" you are, really puts me in a very good place, Thanks Gary P. |
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Hi Richard, just listened to Mima. This is simply beautiful, love this. You put your total heart and soul into producing this amazing music, it has the wow factor!! Wishing you well, Big Hug Melsi |
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Am really enjoying "You Are The One"... Brilliantly performed... I like the new pic too :) ~ LP |
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Hey! |
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Great new picture... hehe ...Próspero año nuevo! Neda |
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A man and his guitar........excellent pic Richard...like it....much better than previous ! |
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