Soda Stereo (Argentina)
Led by Gustavo Cerati, Soda Stereo is the most influential and widely recognized Spanish-language rock bands of all time. They helped break barriers in Latin American rock thanks to their music evolution and a level of production that defined the sound of the 80’ and 90’ in the whole continent.
Cafe Tacvba (Mexico)
They distinguished themselves through their fusion of Mexican folklore and alternative rock. Their artistic direction celebrates their mestizo cultural identity, known for their constant experimentation and unmatched energy.
Los Prisioneros (Chile)
The voice of social resistance during the ’80s in Chile. With a sound influenced by punk and synth-pop, they were the soundtrack of teenagers during the military dictatorship. Their socially critical and ironic lyrics still resonate today as protest anthems.
Patricio Rey y los Redonditos de Ricota (Argentina)
Even though this Argentina band, didn't travel across borders like Soda Stereo, it was responsible for some of the biggest concerts ever held in South America . The band would do no marketing and then announce the location last minute provoking a mass youth migration across the country to the middle of nowhere, where the concert would be held. More than a band in Argentina. They achieved massive popularity while maintaining a strictly independent stance. Their sharp-edged rock sound and cryptic lyrics gave birth to the ‘misas ricoteras,’ massive concert gatherings unlike anything else in Latin America. With their song “Ji Ji Ji”, they did “el pogo mas grande del mundo” (the biggest pogo of the world), defining rock passion in Argentina.
Aterciopelados (Colombia)
One of the most influential bands in Colombian alternative rock. They found an iconic sound mixing distortion guitars with tropical rhythms and prehispanic roots. Their speech stands out for ecological activism, feminism and a peace message.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (Argentina)
They started out as one of the leading bands of the ska movement in Argentina and they finished blending rock with reggae, salsa, tango and folklore. They show that latin rock can be danceable, festive, and at the same time politically committed.
Caifanes (México)
The masterminds behind a mythical rock legacy in Mexico. They blend Mexican folklore and British post-punk, creating a sound that is majestic and poetic, marking a turning point in the Aztec scene.
Seru Giran (Argentina)
One of the best argentinian band composed by Charly Garcia, David Lebon, Pedro Aznar and Oscar Moro. Their technical virtuosity and metaphor-rich lyrics, crafted to bypass censorship, made them an emotional pillar of Argentinian music.
Maná (Mexico)
The kings of commercial pop-rock in Latin America. Despite criticism from purists, their emotional connection with their audience cannot be denied and influence on the industry. Their recent sold out arena show at Wembley is testament to this. Their music combined melodic sounds, with rock ballad and reggae influent
El Cuarteto De Nos (Uruguay)
The band that reinvented alternative rock with lyrical brilliance. Their lyrics with complicated rhymes, wordplay and irony, let them win a massive crowd in the new generations.
If you want to hear and sing along to your favourite Latin rock tunes, come toLatinolife in the Park’s main stage to see Carlos Paul’s tribute to Latin Rock. More info and tickets at www.latinolifeinthepark.com
