“Don’t replace the old with the new” is the Transmitter’s motto. Their old-school sound incorporates rocksteady elements in the style of early Jamaican artists such as Toots and the Maytals, Alton Ellis and The Heptones, which are intermingled with three part vocal harmonies, making their sound danceable and perfect for a festive atmosphere.

United by musical interests that include samba, funk, soul, blues, bossa nova, jazz and Spanish flamenco; Humberto Oliveira Sales and Madeline Holly Sales blend the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic riches from North and South America. Berto, native to Brazil, pursued a formal education in classical guitar. His knowledge of Brazilian rhythms and study of Spanish […]