Baracutanga is a New Mexico-based, seven-piece
band representing four different countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and the
USA) that prides itself on arranging traditional South American rhythms in new
and interesting ways. This kind of experimentation, blending ancestral
traditions with a modern sensibility, yields an exciting and distinct Latin
flavor all its own. Lyrically and musically, Baracutanga builds bridges between
the south and the north. With their affinity and respect for native rhythms
from the lands of their ancestors, the group finds common ground in creating
songs which cross linguistic and cultural barriers.
