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Integrating Afro-Latin traditions with modern elements of Rock, Hip-Hop, Dub, Ska and Afro-Beat, to create the hybridized sound that Cuchata is known for. The inspiration for Cuchata came from a pilgrimage to Marcelo E. Quinonez’s ancestral home of Nicaragua in 1999. Mesmerized by the musical heritage of the country, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Marcelo formed the band Cuchata.
With Cuchata’s third and newest release, Amor, Cambio, Y La Verdad we see Marcelo’s composing and writing talents focused and stripped down. The entire album showcases Marcelo’s seamless ability to jump from genre to genre and tackle everything from Cumbia, to Ska, to Hip-Hop. Pouring his heart and soul into this release. With this album Marcelo has elevated Cuchata to genre bending status, and created a record that speaks to people universally about the themes of life and love that captivate us all.
07/27/10
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