By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
A few days before the twenty-fifth edition of Rock al Parque, the Colombian public broadcaster Radiónica The lineup for its annual concert is announced and pleasantly surprises with its variety and the good taste of its curation. and the direct message it gives to the audience about its commitment to contemporary sounds and its correct combination of experience and renewal in the sounds presented. This event will take place at the Movistar Arena (formerly Coliseo El Campín) on September 7th And soon the state-owned company will be announcing the conditions for purchasing tickets.
The program includes nine productions from Colombia, Argentina, the United States, and Spain. Locally, we have two Bogota classics: 1280 souls y I hate Botero. Las Almas, currently touring Europe, are promoting their latest album. Marteko Euriak, recorded a few months ago in the Basque Country. They are enjoying their second honeymoon, after more than 25 years together. Meanwhile, Odio a Botero, the group led by René Segura, is preparing their show for Rock al Parque., where they have been selected in the call for special shows, and they will surely be scheduled at a prime time to be seen by thousands of viewers.
The rest of the Colombian artists are as follows: Mabiland, A young woman from Chocó, now living in Medellín, whose career has exploded in recent times with her modern jazz-soul that drives her fans wild. She is also... Moogli, An expression of electronic fusion with barely three years of formation, but already setting the standard in the Latin American scene. On the other hand, one of our favorite bands, Burning Caravan, a fresh combination of gypsy sounds, jazz, rock and local flavors whose latest album, Lighthouse City, This has been an extraordinary confirmation of his excellent work throughout his career. This list is completed with Aerophon, a rap group that has been active on the national scene since 2007, with hundreds of thousands of plays on digital platforms.
On the international front, the first thing to highlight is the presence of He killed a motorcycle police officer, a band originally from the city of La Plata, who have toured practically the entire Hispanic world and, without any difficulty, We could say that it is one of the best groups of the moment, for the quality and emotion of their songs and the intensity of their shows.
The Spaniards come from Tres Cantos, a town in Madrid. Vetusta Morla, one of the favorite groups on Radiónica's programming. They, who have come to Colombia several times, They have gained public favor for their well-crafted indie pop rock that has quickly captivated audiences across the continent.
Finally, a pleasant surprise: From Savannah, Georgia, comes one of the best expressions of the new corrosive rock, Baroness. We saw them in Bogotá., for the first time at Rock al Parque 2016, leaving a good impression on the attendees and it is nice to know of their return, after the reconstruction of their lineup, led by John Dyer Baizley.
In short, the public broadcaster has put together a very interesting lineup that is worth seeing together on September 7th. A commendable effort that deserves to be celebrated by radio listeners and the capital's music scene in general.
