TAG: Pacha Massive

Jul13

LAMC 2010: Nortec’s Bostich+Fussible present “Viva Summer” (Podcast)

Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich+Fussible

Viva Summer


Mix one-part progressive music makers with one-part industry conference, add a splash of Latin grooves and the result is a potent concoction known as the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). Now in its 11th year, the New York City conference brings together 30+ international artists to showcase the newest sounds in electronic, singer/songwriter, rock and hip hop from the likes of Toy Selectah, El Guincho, The Pinker Tones, Ana Tijoux, Ozomatli, La Bien Querida, Pacha Massive, King Chango, and Los Rakas. This exclusive podcast comes by way of performer and panelist Pepe Mogt, better known as Fussible from Tijuana’s acclaimed Nortec Collective.

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Nov18

Bomba Estereo x Amoeba = Fiyah

I caught up with Colombian electro-cumbia act, Bomba Estereo, at Amoeba in Hollywood on Monday night. I’ve seen other in-stores before, but there’s nothing quite like seeing folks clapping and full-out dancing in the record store. Instead of toning down the performance to fit the tiny stage and brightly lit space, Bomba brought it out full force. Lead singer, Liliana Saumet, has a phenomenal raw performing style (she never planned to be in music) and her fashion choices make all the other hipster girls look like plain Janes. Simon Mejia, on bass and samples, is Li’s counterpoint, steering the band just enough to prevent a mad-house of rhythms and rhymes. It was my second time catching the band, and they continue to surprise and enchant me–and that says a lot. I’ve had the debut, Blow Up, since the end of …

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