Pulenta – Give Me Those Horns

Pulenta live @ Rock al Parque 2013

Pulenta live @ Rock al Parque 2013. This is home grown Colombian fusion music from Bogota. This group of 7 artists say they like to stay away from music classifications – and experiment with sounds of funk, hip hop, r&b, and Afro and Latino rhythms.   They combine the use of beats sequencers, samplers and synthesizers, with live bass, electric guitar, vocals,… Continue reading Pulenta – Give Me Those Horns

Dubioza Kolektiv – A Fusion Taste of Bosnia

Dubioza Kolektiv live @ Rock al Parque 2013. My first taste of Bosnian fusion  music.  I’m not surprised it happened in Bogota. The 8 Bosnian musicians in Dubioza Kolektiv are super energetic and uplifting performers, singing positive social messages. They are also quality musicians creating great music with their seamless blend of ska, reggae, punk, hip hop,… Continue reading Dubioza Kolektiv – A Fusion Taste of Bosnia

Rock al Parque – Hard Work With Benefits

Pulenta live @ Rock al Parque 2013

It’s called Rock al Parque. ‘Rock in the Park’. Rock al Parque happens once a year over three days in Simon Bolivar Park, Bogota, Colombia. Rock al Parque is Latin America’s biggest free music festival – put on by the Colombian government. Rock al Parque is not just rock music. Yes there are rock bands, but also… Continue reading Rock al Parque – Hard Work With Benefits