Featured Music Los Amigos Invisibles

November 6, 2009 - 11:33 am

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In 1991, a group of friends decided that they were tired of not having a place to listen to “their” type of music. “Their”, referring to growing up on old 8-tracks of James Brown, 45’s of Hector Lavoe, and listening to Ray Barretto on a static filled a.m. radio.  Los Amigos Invisibles wanted a place where their friends could dance that didn’t involve just salsa or the heavy rocker acts that many of the forgotten discotheques had evolved into. Now, with 2 Grammy nominations + 3 Latin Grammy nominations, 6 studio albums, and 18 years of growth in the music business; a simple plan to conquer Caracas dwindling club scene with “their” music, is on track to become “our” music.

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Event Music Red Bull Soundclash Latino Flavor

November 6, 2009 - 11:15 am

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Just days before El Día de los Muertos, and amidst a pounding monsoon rain, Houston played host to a unique challenge unlike any spelled out or put on before: Red Bull Soundclash. Red Bull Soundclash is an unparalleled, live music conversation and performance between two bands with diverse sounds, styles and creativity. This musical battle unfolds as each band fights for the grace and cheers of the audience. Which band will better anticipate the other? Which band will have the strength to keep playing? Well I found out and the energized Houston, TX audience decided so. We, 1,500 strong, witnessed two of Latin America’s most ambitious talents vying not only with their music, but revamping their competitor’s material as well! Style points counted and originality was king. I was witness to the glory that is Latin rock!

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