By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
The Ethnic Group – The Wheel
This trio of brothers from the Las Cruces neighborhood of Bogotá has been the most important project in Colombian hip hop for several decades. Always working independently and self-managed, this group is a clear example of the effort and brilliant trajectory of a musical enterprise, encompassing everything from maintaining their own record label since the beginning of their career to creating their own clothing brand. Of course, everything is based on their music, a catalog of songs that are an important part of their city's musical history. His latest track blends classic rap foundations with samples of Mediterranean folklore, and also features MC Mohamed El Kathieb as a guest to contribute lyrics in Arabic. The video's creators use the technique of chroma key Then, in post-production, the setting is expanded upon in the style of ancient Egypt (albeit with the unique liberty of relating this display of images to memories of the street from his childhood), capturing the viewer's attention with the risk taken by such an aesthetic. The result is striking.
Astronaut Project – Set me free
The videos of Alberto Zegarra, leader of this Peruvian band, make us think that if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, ever considers opening offices outside the United States, it should consider looking for offices in the Lima area. The theme of space And the possible conspiracy theories about alien beings wanting to invade our planet are tattooed on the skin of this group, As has become customary, he brings his entire visual world to life through Percy Céspedes's clips. What we see, after its final editing, is a finely crafted work, with intense editing and a brisk conclusion. It really works.
Laura Román – Without death
After several years as a member of the pop group Durazno, Laura Román from Bucaramanga has decided to launch her solo career with a somewhat dark and melancholic recording., where his voice is showcased with moments that seem taken, due to their intonation and themes, from flamenco and other genres of the Iberian south. In turn, the song's visual drama is perfectly captured on screen with a complex illustration that seems lifted from the classic tales of Charles Dickens. Amidst fires, broken hearts, and insects in gestation, we see the timely introduction of this artist who, surely, will offer us ample reasons to heed her call in the coming months.
Sarasqueta – Translator
We've already told his story in our archives. He's a man from San Sebastián who, due to matters of the heart, has lived in Buenos Aires for several years. From old notes, if you remember correctly, you'll know that Sarasqueta, having a kind of Renaissance model in his work, finishes, in an exquisite way, building most of the elements of his proposal himself, from composing and recording his tunes in the same closet of his apartment, to producing, directing and editing his videos without leaving home. This singer-songwriter creates a remarkable gem in each of his sonic and visual expressions, one that true indie pop fans simply cannot miss. Once again, contemplating his work reaffirms the world's need, especially in these times, to make way for more artists like him to restore faith in better days.
