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Che Sudaka

CHE SUDAKA combines Argentinian and Colombian musicians which were known in Barcelona's Old Town, meeting point for buskers from all over the world and source of inspiration for a fusion of various styles. Right from the start, the band has shown their protest nature which lead the band to reflect social issues in their lyrics. Most of their songs look at immigration, social inequality and the conflict of interests that look down on human being. In 2002 the band began to play in Barcelona: the streets, the bars, the tube and the suburban trains were their first stages.

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Muchachito Bombo Infierno

Muchachito Bombo Infierno is a music band from Barcelona, Spain lead by Muchachito (Jairo Perera), guitarist and singer, born in Santa Coloma de Gramenet. The band is: Tito Carlos (keyboards), Josué "El Ciclón" (trumpet), Hector Bellino (drums), El Lere (contrabass), and with the "Gigoleto Brass": saxs, trombon y and another trumpet. Ojos de Brujo supported Muchachito Bombo Infierno, who compare them to Kiko Veneno, who is acknowledged by Muchachito by the song "Si tú, si yo, si, no". Together with Kiko Veneno, Tomasito, Los Delinqüentes, they formed the group G-5

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Buika

Buika (b.1972) is a Spanish singer. Her music mixes flamenco with soul, jazz ,and funk. Born Concha Buika in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, her family came from Equatorial Guinea; she grew up among gypsy people. Ever since she was a child her musical talent was evident, but it was after a visit to London to study drama when, after being invited to a Pat Metheny concert that her life changed. From that moment she began her musical career. During the 1990s she took part in different productions, such as Ombra by La Fura Dels Baus and the soundtrack for the Spanish film Km.

Read more about Buika on Last.fm.

El Puchero del Hortelano

Young Flamenco band from Granada (Spain). There are diverse influences in their music from styles as diverse as reggae, rock and classical. The instruments used (trumpet, cello, flamenco box, base drum, distorted guitar) are unique too. The lyrics are both socially involved and funny. Closely related to G5, kiko veneno, Canteca de Macao, and Muchachito bombo infierno, the voice of the main singer has evolved a lot recently and it has now a really deep flamenco resonance.

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Zingaros

La música de Zíngaros es sensible, descriptiva.
Evoca con acordes y sonidos las vivencias de gitanos de Europa del Este, con tonos que emigran del tango argentino.
En octubre de 2004, presentaron su primer C.D “Ojos negros” compuesto por melodías folklóricas rusas y gitanas de Europa del Este. Cantadas en romaní y ruso, o sólo instrumentales, las melodías de su colorido repertorio se transforman en verdaderas historias que recortan tradiciones y escenarios gitanos: mañanas de primavera, rondas en torno al fuego, noches de frío, viento, bailes, amores, sueños.

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