PBS: “The Inquisitor” Barbara Jordan Documentary
Cover image to the Inquisitor, featuring a profile image of Texas Congressperson Barbara Jordan addressing the public.
This week, “The Inquisitor”, a documentary about Barbara Jordan debuted on PBS. It tells the story of Black Texas congressperson Barbara Jordan and her quest to hold America accountable to its promise, serving as a key figure in the investigation into the Watergate Scandal and beyond. STREAM/See full credits: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-inquisitor/
The song “Contra El Sol” by Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada was selected as the title track! Five of my Martez “Lamentos” series pieces were selected as well as underscore.
Antibalas: live at KEXP
KEXP is a gem. We stopped there after a short Pacific NW run in December and played a few numbers from our new album.
Cumbia! 2/20 San Francisco
Spinning cumbia vinyl as part of this dj crew. It will be fun to get back on the decks. I have a bunch of records I picked up in Bogota back in 2018 when we played Rock al Parque with Antibalas that I haven’t gotten to play out yet.
On tour in California with Antibalas
Performing our new album “Hourglass” (10/24/25 on Daptone), other new and classic tunes from our 28 years of being a band.
Shows in Riverside (1/16), LA 1/7 and Oakland (1/20-21) Tickets> https://antibalas.com/shows
New ANTIBALAS album: Hourglass
Antibalas releases new single “La Ceiba” from 8th full length album “Hourglass” on Daptone Records 10/24/25
Finally, this album is done and making its way into the world. I will be doing a lot of press for the album so I won’t say too much here other than I am grateful to all the musicians who persevered to make this album come to life and played their hearts out. The musicianship and compositions are among our best yet, and that is saying a lot.
Our first single “La Ceiba” is out now on streaming platforms. The full album drops 10/24/25 on Daptone Records. PREORDER
Tonight in LA - at Zebulon
Last minute announcement. Tonight 5/11/25 I’m playing flute and shekere with at Zebulon in Los Angeles with Ryan Sawyer and Tunde Adebimpe. Marta Tiesenga and TJ O’Neill open.
I am blessed to be with dear friends in these times.
Antibalas comes to Texas 4/4-4/6
It has been ten years since I lived in Texas and almost that long since I’ve done any shows there. That said, I’m excited to be back, looking forward to seeing a bunch of old friends and family.
I’ll be playing two shows at Sahara Lounge in Austin 4/6.
Suns of Mothers LIVE 2/23
Our fourth gathering. Hotter each time.
Martin Perna: woodwinds and electronics
Tommy Guerrero: Guitar / bass
Nino Moschella: Drums / vocal / electronics
