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Alessandro Paiola, known as Larry Manteca, is a musician from Milan with a passion for exploitation cinema and 70's aesthetics. In 2012, he began publishing imaginary movie soundtracks on YouTube, focusing on genres like Funk, Afrobeat, Cool, and Ethno Jazz, which attracted the attention of genre enthusiasts. His journey took off in 2013 with the release of his first EP, "Zombie Mandingo," produced with a group of musicians who have continued to collaborate with him on future projects. He also became affiliated with the label/collective Against 'Em All Records. Over the next two years, he released "Deep Cuts" and "Mutang Virgins From Pluto." In 2017, the album "Emanuelle Goes To Hollywood" received a warm reception from both the public and notable Italian magazines. In 2019, he released "Zombie Mandingo 2," which included a CD version featuring some of the most appreciated tracks from their live performances. The current live formation includes: - Alessandro Paiola - synths and percussions - Riccardo Danieli - guitar and voice - Carlo Pelsa - transverse flute and trumpet - Roberto Quagliarella - percussions - Vito Zerbino - bass - Andrea Quattrini - drums

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