“Dancing for The Cabana Code in The Land of Boo-Hoo”
Produced by E-Love & Coati Mundi
An EP titled “No More Blues”(audio clip) containing 3 tracks from the album has previously been released and was chosen for
The New York Times Top Song List of 2009. More information available on the “DAILY MUNDI “ page.
Coati Mundi aka Sugarcoated Andy Hernandez hails originally from Spanish Harlem NYC. He once stated during an interview that he has not allowed the lack of talent to stop him from doing anything is why he has managed to survive the business of “show” for over thirty years. He has earned Gold & Platinum records and been nominated for a Grammy Award as well as for a Razzie. Has worked with many renown artists including Carlos Alomar, Joey Altruda, Ruben Blades, Karen Black, Jocelyn Brown, Culture Clash, N’Dea Davenport, Lisa Fischer, Deborah Gibson, Salma Hayek, Nona Hendryx, Thelma Houston, Chrissie Hynde, David Johansen, Wyclef Jean, Grace Jones, Alan King, Spike Lee, Machito, Madonna, Bill Murray, Hall&Oates, Karyn Parsons, Paul Provenza, Tito Puente, Vernon Reid, Sly & Robbie, The Roots, Phoebe Snow, Jerry Stiller, Jacky Terrasson and the Olsen Twins.
Coati was a founding member of the Grammy nominated group Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band best known for their top selling song “Cherchez la Femme”. After shedding the name “Sugarcoated Andy” and adopting a new stage persona as Coati Mundi he continued his odyssey as a founding member of the critically acclaimed Kid Creole & The Coconuts. There he flawlessly executed his duties as Co-Leader, Musical Director and Arranger. He also danced, sang and composed in fact his pioneering Spanglish rap song “Que Pasa/Me No Pop I” originally released as “Kid Creole & The Coconuts Presents Coati Mundi” was the first hit for the group garnishing them major international attention.
Coati worked on many of the Kid Creole off shoot projects including arrangements for Gichy Dan & Beachwood #9, arrangements for Cristina and Music Producer for Don Armando’s 2nd Avenue Rhumba Band which spurned the #1 dance hit “Deputy of Love”. His zany energetic performances as Kid Creole’s comic foil sidekick has been lauded by fans worldwide including luminaries such as Laurence Fishbourne, Ruben Blades, Janet jackson, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Barry Manilow, Prince, Madonna, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Rick James, Lady Diana and Michael J. Jackson. He cites as early influences legendary figures such as Cal Tjader , Tito Puente, Machito, Pete Terrace , James Brown , Speedy Gonzalez, Louis Jordan , Jimi Hendrix , Elvis Presley, Santana , Mighty Mouse, Arsenio Rodriguez, La Lupe , Cantinflas , Danny Kaye , Popeye, Lenny Bruce, Sammy Davis Jr., Topo Gigio and Chubby Checker. Coati created the music & sound design for a DVD series for children produced by Karyn Parsons (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) called “Sweet Blackberry Presents“.
Actor appearances include The Wanda Sykes Show, Miami Vice, “One Last Thing”, “He Got Game”, “Mo Better Blues” and “Who’s That Girl”. His music has been used in various films including “ We Own The Night” , “Serving Sara”, “Definitely Maybe”, “Gloria” and “Who’s That Girl”.
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Credits
Coati Mundi Angel-Devil Drawing: Rafael Figueroa (Artist)
Various Coati Cartoons: Stanka IDM (Artist)
Cabana Code CD Drawing: Doug Lee (Artist)
Web Site Consultant: John Rynski
Life Coach: Marina Ballerina
Occasionally he serves as Musical Director for special events as he did in the below concert clip at BAM featuring his Afro-Latin rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry About A Thing”. Additional clips are available via Mundi’s YouTube channel (See links page).
Presently Coati is excited about his first solo record in twenty years released on the Rong Label.
