Over 3 weeks in January 2012 at the famous Discos Fuentes studios in
Medellín legendary figures from Colombian music joined a group of
younger Colombian musicians that included members of both Mario
Galeano’s band Frente Cumbiero and Quantic’s Combo Barbaro. The plan;
“to re-interpret the tropical musical heritage of Colombia with new
approaches in composition, arrangement and production in a classic and
mythical setting.”
Unable to take on the road all of the 42 musicians involved in the
recording of the album a 12 piece live band has come together for a run
of live show.
Conceived by Colombian musician Mario Galeano, the force behind the band
Frente Cumbiero, and English producer Will ‘Quantic’ Holland,
Ondatrópica brings together an all-star cast representing both the
classic and modern styles of la musica Colombiana and will be in Los Angeles for a special performance Sunday July 29th@The Mayan Theater: 1038 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90015
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