Mochilero and Amanda Portela

A rare collaborative night of vintage sounds. Amanda Portela joins forces with Mochilero to blend her smoky vocal style with their signature Jamaican-inspired rhythms. Featuring Malcolm Jones on saxophone and Kevin Lum on the organ, the group bridges the gap between classic soul, reggae, and jazz. Mochilero initially began as the house band for locals DJs, San Diego City Soul club, playing strictly well known Jamaican hits. Since then, the band has expanded into creating original music, focusing on a strong vocal harmonic component, taking influence from such vocal groups as the paragons, the…