The upbeat rhythms of Chico Mann were brought to Sol Collective on Thursday, April 28. Bringing his East Coast sound to Sacramento, Chico Mann delighted his audience with his mixture of Cuban beats, freestyle and a great electronic sound. The event was part of the Global Hood Music Series that showcases artists rooted in traditional ancestral music and who have grown up in a global technological era that helps them create unique global music. Straight out of New Jersey, he has been exposed to Latin rhythms since birth and is now sharing his own style with his fans on this tour. As I made my way into Sol Collective I was introduced to Andrew “Defeye” Bell who wears several hats for the C