Caracas funk band Fauna Crepuscular inject a little social commentary on the track Silicon Valley, highlighting the growing appeal of plastic surgery among young girls in Venezuela. It's kind of weird, but one of the top requests from quinceaneras, or 15-year olds, for their coming out parties is a boob job. No wonder Caracas has a reputation for being the plastic surgery capital of Latin America.
From drumming with its roots in Africa, to Spanish-influenced guitar and harp music and the indigenous contribution of maracas, Venezuelan music is largely unknown outside the country. With a blog based on videos of key groups and individuals I hope this music will reach a wider public and get the attention it deserves. Joropo, calypso, tambores, salsa, cumbia, pop, rock, Latin jazz, electronica - even slushy love songs by soap opera stars - Venezuela has it all.
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