BajoFondo, or as they prefer to be called, "A collective of composers, singers and artists", has an A-list line-up for their latest album "Mar Dulce" and the steam to back it up. Bajofondo is comprised of Argentinian-Uruguayan stars Gustavo Santaolalla (guitar, vocals, percussion), Juan Campodónico (programming, beats, samples, guitar), Luciano Supervielle (piano, keyboards, scratching), Javier Casalla (violin), Martín Ferrés (bandoneon), Gabriel Casacuberta (upright bass, electric bass), Adrián Sosa (drums), and Verónica Loza (VJ, vocals).
You may recognize Argentinian Gustavo Santaolalla, a nine time latin grammy winner, and three time grammy winner, (Yes you read correctly, he's won the latin grammy 9 times!). A list of some of his work tells you its no wonder he hasn't won it 10 or 12 times having produced music for movies such as,"The Motorcycle Diaries", "Babel", "Brokeback Mountain", and "Amores Perros" as well as, produced albums for latin alternative artists Cafetacuba, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Bersuit, Prisioneros, Fobia (and an endless list of artists). Santaolalla also has a couple of Academy Awards and a Golden Globe tucked away in his arsenal of awards, his musical genius is no fluke!
"Mar Dulce", Bajofondos latest production is a mix of tango/electronica/trip-hop and latin fusion that has an appropiately all-star cast of artists performing on several songs. Guests include: Elvis Costello, Nelly Furtado, Julieta Venegas, Gustavo Cerati, Ryota Komatsu, La Mala Rodriguez, Santullo, Juan Subira (of Bersuit) and the final recorded performance by legendary Uruguayan tango diva Lagrima Rios.
"El Mareo" featuring Gustavo Cerati (Soda Stereo's vocalist) is the ultimate chill-out and relax song. Not interested yet? Check out "Mar Dulce" on Itunes and I dare you not to be moved by the rhythmic tango-electronica coupled with latin rock/pop singer Julieta Venegas' voice on "Pa'Bailar- Siempre Quiero Mas". I dare you!!!!
Bajofondo performs LIVE this Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the legendary 9:30 club. Tickets are $25 at the door. See you there!
Contact: Rosario Garcia - djultrasonica@yahoo.com
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