Biografia

Juno Reactor is a musical and performing act known for the cinematic-psychedelic fusion of electronic and global music, the Matrix score and other film works. Central to the project are Ben Watkins, Mike McGuire and Stephane Holweck, and their collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world, including percussionist Mabi Thobejane from South Africa along with countrymen Amampondo, Eduardo Niebla, Steve Stevens, Greg Ellis, Taz Alexander and recently Ghetto Priest.

Originally Juno Reactor was formed as an art project in 1990; Ben Watkins wanted to collaborate with other artists to produce and be involved in exciting projects that were not commercially driven. He wanted to create experimental music/non musical soundtracks that would work with installations, art pieces and film projects.

In October 2006, Juno Reactor performed a taped concert in Tokyo including an extended lineup and some new work. This show will feature in the forthcoming tour DVD.

Lineup:

Ben Watkins
Mike McGuire
Stephane Holweck
Taz Alexander (vocals & dance)
Mabi Thobejane (congas)
Michael LaDonga (African drums)
Simpiwe Marele (African drums)
Mandala Lande (African drums)
Greg Ellis (drum kit)
Paul Jackson (bass)
Steve Stevens (guitar)
Sugizo (guitar, violin)
Squid (Ghetto Priest) (rap & dance)
Xavier Morell (dj)
Play List:

Conquistador I & II
Biot Messiah
Giant
War Dogs
Komit
City of the Sinful (New)
God is God
Navras (from The Matrix Revolutions)
Mutant Message
Hotaka
Pistolero
Conga Fury
Nitrogen II
Insects
Rotablade
Zwara
Hulelam
Masters of the Universe
Angels & Men
Kaguya Hime (New)
Guardian Angel
Juno Reactor are also providing part of the soundtrack for Genius Party, a forthcoming Studio 4°C Animation

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http://www.artistopia.com/juno-reactor/biography