E is for Electronic Music Infiltration

Bajofondo live at Teatro Metropol - Bogota, Colombia

‘E’ in Beaver’s A to Z of Fusion goes to the sounds of electronic music for their like-it-or-not, rapid infiltration of almost every type of music in just about every part of the world since their beginnings at the end of the 19th century. A Shallow History of Infiltration The history of electronic music is long… Continue reading E is for Electronic Music Infiltration

DJs With Bands = Musical Diversity +++

Many of the fusion bands I have heard live in Colombia (and/or have on CD), have a DJ in the musical mix.   Those DJ’s play a fundamental part in the diversity of sounds created by the band as a whole. Live music is the ultimate musical experience for me. A great DJ to dance or listen to is also an… Continue reading DJs With Bands = Musical Diversity +++

Bajo Fondo & Systema Solar – Muchisimas Gracias

Good music makes me feel happy. Amazing music makes me feel incredibly happy, and alive. Two Latin fusion music collectives I experienced on Friday night at Bogota’s Teatro Metropol made me feel that way. The live Bajo Fondo and Systema Solar experiences were an audio & visual delight that have put a smile on my face for days. BAJO FONDO  (formerly Bajofondo… Continue reading Bajo Fondo & Systema Solar – Muchisimas Gracias

Music = Medicine

Music is the best medicine in the world. I think music artists should be paid equally to doctors and pharmacologists. Don’t you? I’ve had a smile on my face since last night after experiencing the concert of two incredible Latin fusion music collectives. Musical quality and goodness beyond all my hopes and expectations. Muchas gracias Bajo Fondo… Continue reading Music = Medicine