by Address | November 21, 2023 | New features
By José Gandour @zonagirante In general, Bogotá's rock scene these days lacks spontaneity, enjoyment, and fun. Too many bands have bought into the hype of formality, the clumsy attempt at a convenient message, the fear of stepping on toes, or the belief that by talking about...
by Address | October 30, 2023 | Electro Continental
By José Gandour @zonagirante If there are any artists who would accept and celebrate a reinvention of their music, even after almost 16 years since their last concert (December 21, 2007), it's the members of Soda Stereo. It's justified in every way...
by Address | October 25, 2023 | Females
By José Gandour @zonagirante A few years ago I had a discussion with a musician friend about his way of composing. I, who of course am not a musician and can't play a note without sounding off-key, asked him why he didn't follow what other colleagues did, which was to take their...
by Address | October 24, 2023 | covers
By the Zonagirante.com team @zonagirante More than 30 years of intense and successful history have established Aterciopelados as the most well-known and celebrated Colombian band on the planet. They were once named by Time magazine as one of the best bands of all time...
by Address | October 18, 2023 | New features
By José Gandour @zonagirante Pop music (yes, with a capital P) deserves respect; it must be done with affection, with love for the listener, knowing that each member of the audience has a heart, has feelings, and that untangling all the complexities of thought...