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EXCLUSIVE: DJ Afro of Los Amigos Invisibles Makes His Solo Debut

By Grace Bastidas | 03/16/2011 - 09:30 | 0 Comments

Los Amigos Invisibles’ primary songwriter and guitarist, Jose Luis Pardo (aka DJ Afro), is making his solo debut this week with Free (Nacional), an eclectic album that coasts a wide musical landscape. So what can we expect from the man responsible for many of the hits that made the Venezuelan...

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Q&A: Catching Up with Los Amigos Invisibles

By Grace Bastidas | 02/04/2011 - 12:51 | 0 Comments

Venezuelan party starters Los Amigos Invisibles are celebrating their 20^th anniversary this year. Yes, that’s right, the sextet’s fusion-fueled grooves have been filling dance floors for the last two decades! They’re marking the occasion with a cross-country tour that kicks off on Monday. We had a chance to chat with primary songwriter and...

Sound Check: Bonnaroo en Español

By Grace Bastidas | 04/01/2010 - 11:30 | 0 Comments

Last year, the Manchester, Tennessee–based Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival showcased Africa's booming music scene in a special tent devoted to artists from all over the continent, including Nigeria and Mali. And this year, it's Latin America's turn to shake up the annual summer fiesta, scheduled from June 10–13.

Tomas Cookman and...