By Violent Josefina @violent_jo
Editor's note:
We continue developing our section, called Set Latino, In this series, we occasionally ask leading figures in the music scene of our continent to tell us about the 10 songs made on this side of the world that resonate most strongly in their personal soundtrack. Our guest on this occasion is the Venezuelan artist residing in Buenos Aires. Violent Josephine.Violenta has just released her album The air force, a fascinating album that is receiving the best reviews from the specialized press.
The Latin Set of Violent Josephine It is as follows:
Simon Diaz – The Cabrestero's Tune: Simón Díaz, or Uncle Simón, as many of us knew him, It is part of the essence of Venezuela and of every Venezuelan. This singer, songwriter, poet, comedian, and cartoonist managed to capture the heart of the plains, its life and love, in each of his songs and performances. For his first album Simon has arrived, recorded The Cabrestero's Tune, the first of a long list of compositions that highlight this style of llanero singing.
Tlx – AnimeTlx is one of the most influential bands in the Venezuelan indie scene, natives of the city of Maracaibo, Zulia State. In May 2015 they released their second full-length album 46 DPI. Anime It's the second track and one of my favorite songs on this album, which, full of melancholy, He invites us to dance.
Sig Ragga – Chaplin. Formed in 1998 in Santa Fe, Argentina, Sig Ragga, with a firm foundation in reggae, It explores multiple styles, including classical music, rocksteady, jazz, and rock. fused with electronic elements and dreamlike lyrics. Chaplin It is the second song from their second LP titled Witches' Sabbath.
Juan Vicente Torrealba – RosaryOne of the Venezuelan composers with the longest career, He is considered the most renowned harpist in the country. He has composed more than 300 songs throughout his career. The lyrics of Rosary It is a poem written by Ernesto Luis Rodriguez, who worked on several occasions with Torrealba, and its original version is performed by Hector Cabrera.
Panzer – Incisive RealityIt is the second track, which also gives its title to Panzer's debut album, also from the land of the beloved Sun, Maracaibo. It's one of my favorite songs on the album, although as a whole this production creates a beautiful and very particular atmosphere based on krautrock and indie.
3 Speeds – LuciaFormed in 1999, 3 Velocidades is an Argentinian band that stands out for its a frenetic mix of drum and bass, metal, rock and electronica. In 2010 they released their first full-length album Three speeds. Lucia It is track number 6 on the album.
One Planet – Round and round againHailing from La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Un Planeta, a band formed in 2010, offers an ethereal and electronic dreampop sound which converges on a very powerful base. One Round and Another It's track number 6 on their second album Shelter.
McKlopedia – Whatever you want it to beRamses Meneses, also known as Mcklopedia, Vendetta, or RMS, is A Venezuelan MC who stands out for his talent in lyrical improvisation. In 2011, he put together a band and, under the name Mcklopedia, released his first album. Superlyrical. Whatever you want it to be it turned out one of the most popular songs on this album.
Soraya – Old Town: Tonight Soraya's debut album is titled [title missing]. This singer-songwriter, Born and raised in the United States, As the daughter of Colombian parents, she always kept her Latin roots close to her heart. On this first album she performs Old Town, song by the great Colombian composer José Alejandro Morales.
Little Women Horror – ExcavationsMujercitas Terror is a trio formed in late 1999 in Buenos Aires. They propose a mix of post-punk, garage and rockabilly, described in very noisy and dark songs. Excavations It is the name of the first track and at the same time it titles their second LP.
