Bareto, one of Peru’s leading cross-genre bands has released its latest album Impredecible in the USA. The new recording features a mix of psychedelic Peruvian cumbia, Andean melodies, reggae, dub, merengue and Afro-Peruvian beats.
The band’s sound is characterized by the sound of psychedelic and retro-60s electric guitars and organ along with acoustic percussion and dub effects. Celebrated Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca appears on one song, “El Loco”, which is one of the best on the album.
Although most of the album has a fun feel and encourages the listener to dance, the band also has a mordant attitude, mocking the cheesy Latin American variety shows on the song “La Pantalla.”
Bareto includes Rolo Gallardo on guitar, keyboards, ukulele, backing vocals; Jorge Giraldo on bass and backing vocals; Joaquin Mariátegui on guitar, keyboards, ukulele, and lead vocals; Mauricio Mesones on lead vocals; Jorge Olazo on drums and percussion; Sergio Sarria on drums and percussion; Miguel Ginocchio on keyboards.
Special guests: Susana Baca. Additional musicians: Eka Muñoz on backing vocals; Henry Ortiz on accordion; Juan Medrano “Cotito” (Novalima) on cajón; Esteban Copete on marimba; Rawa Muñoz on backing vocals; Carlos Espinoza on saxophone; David Haddad on percussions; and Chongo on percussion.
Tour Dates
July 24: Festival Peruano de San Francisco, Newark, CA
July 27: Club Michella Room, Chicago, IL
July 28: The Palace Night Club, Woodbridge, VA
July 30: Coliseum Night Club, Sarasota, FL
July 31: Festival Peruano de Miami, Miami, FL
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
