Maria Cafra

Maria Cafra

 

Side A
Kumusta, Mga Kaibigan
Karanasan
Isang Payo
Hatsing-Hatsing
Balatkayo
Awit Ng Pag-ibig

Side B
Estranghero
Isang Magandang dilag
Tala Sa Umaga
Pinoy Musikero
Theme From Exodus



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Maria  cafra is a 70s   band fronted by  Resty Fabunan, doing the vocals and lead guitars. He  is one of the best  guitarist of the 70s and usually burns his guitar after  his set.  The name of their original band  was Psyclone band. They changed their name to Maria Cafra in support of the Pinoy Rock movement in early 70s. Their manager was Double A, the  then station manager of DZRJ AM .

Positively one of the most prolific bands during the 70s, Maria Cafra spread its wings and made history as one of the frontrunners of Pinoy Rock alongside legends like the Juan dela Cruz Band.

“Kumusta Kaibigan," “Buhay Gapo," and “Exodus" are only some of the many songs that Resty Fabunan, Jun Fabunan, and Rolly Averilla made legendary.

Resty, the band’s composer and lead guitarist, recalls that long-haired guys were forbidden during Martial Law. In the 70s, that meant they had to avoid the authorities while hopping from gig to gig. The trio claimed they only had only Rock and Roll, never drugs, to sustain them during those tough times.

Then, Maria Cafra suddenly disbanded. The members moved on with their lives not looking back.

After three decades, the band is slowly easing its way back into the music scene. But the original trio is no more. Dennis has taken his father Jun’s place as bassist. Jun died while performing in a gig almost a decade ago.