Name: Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Track name: Juan Loco
Home town: Mexico City
Who? The ex-thrash metallers-turned eclectic 'fusionist' are set to release their fifth LP Area 52 on 24 January.
Like these? Then try this: Paco de Lucia, Andy McKee, Seasick Steve.
Why now? Their first record where they collaborate with other musicians, Area 52 will feature a Cuban orchestra (fittingly titled C.U.B.A) and features nine tracks from the duo's back catalogue rearranged to fit the new dynamic. Speaking about the track and album's guest stars, Rodrigo explained: "For Juan Loco, we decided to get Carles Benavent to play the bass as he did on 11:11 because it felt like he could just change the rhythm in terms of making it a little bit less latin and more kind of his way - you know, which could be jazzy, could be more flamenco based style or whatever."
Sounds like: Furious, mind-melting Spanish guitar work mixed with gloriously confusing time signatures.
Hear more: http://www.rodgab.com/
12:00 AM | 06/01/2012
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