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Marcus Machado
Marcus Machado is a guitar prodigy who has taken the music industry by storm. He has been recognized as the Best Next Young Gun by Rolling Stone magazine and has been praised by Guitar World Magazine for pushing the boundaries of rock, funk, and soul guitar.
His musical collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Daniel Caesar Pete Rock, Jon Batiste, and Jose James have set him apart, and his latest projects showcase his unwavering passion for creating groundbreaking music. Machado began playing the guitar at just two years old, and his latest album, Blue Diamonds, is a testament to his journey as an artist. The album is an amalgamation of R&B, funk, jazz, hip-hop, heavy rock, and psychedelia, creating an electrifying and unique sound. His first solo album, Aquarius Purple, showcases his talent as a musician and his ability to translate his emotions into music.
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From Hendrix to Henderson: Marcus Machado's Black Psychedelic Funk Journey
by Steven Roby
Guitarist Marcus Machado joins host Steve Roby to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to genre-blurring artist. Dubbed the next young gun" by Rolling Stone, Machado has toured and recorded with Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper, and Jon Batiste, while his film scores have appeared in award-winning documentaries.Playlist Marcus Machado Get By" from Aquarius Purple (Soul Step Records) Marcus Machado Black Psychedelic Funk" from Aquarius Purple (Soul Step Records) ...
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