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Finotee (The Way)
Music plants seeds in fertile minds. The seeds
of the Finotee experience consist of lyrics that weave stories coupled
with sounds that seduce you to journey inward. Blending rock, reggae,
funk and soul music, Finotee is a band that is difficult to pigeonhole.
Through the use of live instrumentation, Finotee's songs and lyrical
content communicate social consciousness, personal truth and insight
into the human experience.
Finotee is an adaptation of the Ethiopian Amharic word "fenote," which means "the way." The use of this name reflects Finotee's
respect for every individual's unique path through life while encompassing the universal way of love.
About Us
The members of Finotee consist of guitarist Peter Hucey, drummer
Alvaro Rodriquez, bassist Ian Shaw, keyboardist Eric Wilson, percussionist
Joe Barnes and vocalists Justice and Swan. Peter, Alvaro and Justice,
the founding members of Finotee, met in Miami in 1996 and began
writing music together. Determined to immerse themselves in a
more musically diverse environment, they moved to New York in
the fall of 1999. Soon after their arrival, Justice called upon
her friend and former schoolmate, Swan, to join the group as a
vocalist. Over the following year, Ian Shaw, Eric Wilson and Joe
Barnes completed the band with their experience and passion for
the music.
The New York-based group has graced the world-reknowned stages of SOB's, Wetlands, Le Bar Bat, C-Note,
Cutting Room and CB's Underground. Audiences have been known to truly "wake up" when takes the stage.
Their live performances are popular because of the energy the band exudes which is as unique as their original
music. As they continue their grass roots musical mission, Finotee allows the music continue to speak for itself.
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