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.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Los Amigos Invisibles in London - 9 July
London is bracing for a Venezuelan invasion as Los Amigos Invisibles prepare to rock the UK capital to its ultra-funk foundations with a single live show on 9 July at the Clapham Grand (21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham Junction, SW11 1TT). Tickets are on sale through Ticketweb.com at £20.
To get a taste of the full Amigos experience, here's a video of the track 'En Cuatro' taken at a recent LAI concert in Argentina, where the boys blew the place apart with a trawl through their back catalogue.
After 19 years of creating infectious dance music the Invisible Friends show no signs of slowing down. Their latest CD 'Comercial' won them a Latin Grammy.
Video: Los Amigos Invisibles - Mentiras
Video: Los Amigos Invisibles cover of Los Fabulosos Cadillac's "Mal Bicho"
Video: Los Amigos Invisibles - Diablo
Video: Los Amigos Invisibles - Cuchi Cuchi
Video: Los Amigos Invisibles - Playa Azul
Video: Max and Jason have lunch with Los Amigos Invisibles
To buy the new CD 'Commercial' click here:
MP3 tracks from Los Amigos Invisibles:
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