The Forefathers Are An American Instrumental World Fusion Quartet Based In Orlando Florida. Formed In 2004 The Members Are Acoustic/electric Guitarist Rich Marcil Bassist/vocalist Thuan Nguyen Percussionist/harmonicists/vocalist Ross Jarrett And Percussionist/drummer Curtis Michelson Who Replaced Arturo Escamilla In 2009. Their Music Is An Eclectic Blend Of Rock Celtic Latin And New Age Genres. Their Self-Titled Debut CD Was Released In 2006. In 2008 They Released Manataka. The Tracks "Mountain Rose " "Silhouettes " And "Manataka" Were Included On The Playlist Of Echoes -- A Nightly Music Soundscape Program Heard On Public Radio Stations Across The United States. Free Tracks And Music Samples Can Be Downloaded At Their Official Site Www.Theforefathers.Com.