29 Sep 2016

Tower Of Power’s Emilio Castillo

From Upbeat, 1:40 pm on 29 September 2016
Tower Of Power.

Tower Of Power. Photo: Supplied

One of the world’s most popular funk bands Tower of Power, a staple of Californian soul-funk, is about to bring their revue to Auckland.

They’ve been 48 years on the road and the ever changing band line-up has seen the group change while staying true to the horn-led, groove focused sound they established in 1968. And they’re busier and more in demand than ever!

Eva Radich spoke to Tower Of Power founding member, saxophonist and bandleader Emilio Castillo.

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