SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Dobro, Drums, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Dan Ortega is a versatile Brazilian multi-instrumentalist specializing in percussion, drums, guitar, electric bass, and music programming. With international touring experience and collaborations with acclaimed artists, he fuses Afro-Brazilian roots with modern production. His dynamic skill set brings energy, authenticity, and high-impact sound to performances, recordings, and creative projects across genres.
- Screen name:
- DanOrtega
- Member since:
- November 17 2025
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
Influences
Chico Science & Nacao Zumbi, Ali Farka Touré, Led Zeppelin, Buena Vista Social Club, Bob Marley, The Prodigy, Ramones, Naná Vasconcelos, Mamady Keita, Thievery Corporation, Ocote Soul Sounds, Bonobo, Sepultura, Gorillaz, Beastie Boys, Public Enemie, Augustus Pablo, Nas, Boozoo Bajou, Guru, Macadam Crocodile, Luiz Gonzaga, Yussef Dayes, Groove Armada, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Dojo Cuts, Leisure, Channel Live, BLTHVS, Hermanos Gutierrez, Sabotage, Cassiano, Afoxé Oxum Pandá, Cheikh Lô, Jorge Ben Jor, Fela Kuti, Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone, Dj Marky, Sub Focus, The Fugges, Fat Freddy`s Drop, Manu Chao ...
Instrument experience:
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - General:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Steel guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Alesis Crimson II, AKAI Professional MPC Key 37, Novation Circuit Tracks, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Arturia MicroFreak Thomann Edition, Boss RC-505 MKII, Fender Jaguar Bass, Fender Mustang Guitar, Zoom B2 FOUR, Zoom G6 and percussions.
