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Mariachi Manchester to croon the emo-sensitive lyrics of Morrissey & The Smiths with the sounds of Mexican sones & rancheras at NuevoFest

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Mariachi Manchester to croon the emo-sensitive lyrics of Morrissey & The Smiths with the sounds of Mexican sones & rancheras at NuevoFest

If you ask the members of California’s Mariachi Manchester about how they came to be, they’ll explain it quite simply that ‘It was only a matter of time before the Moz phenomenon fully merged with the mariachi musical crossroads’.  With their Mexican/Chicano roots, Mariachi Manchester (coming straight outta ‘Moz Angeles’) have stepped into the spotlight to croon the emo-sensitive lyrics of Morrissey & The Smiths in rhythm with the heart-string-pulling sounds of Mexican sones & rancheras, representing the emotional underbelly of LA’s Chicano love affair with the alternative music  ...
Hear the smooth roll of the snare and chunky organ riff of the Puerto Rican Reggae-Soul  band Piélago at Nuevofest

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Hear the smooth roll of the snare and chunky organ riff of the Puerto Rican Reggae-Soul band Piélago at Nuevofest

With a smooth roll of the snare into a chunky gurgling organ riff, the Puerto Rican reggae-soul band called Piélago has been making full strides in gaining popularity both on the island nation homeland and across the pan-Latin Reggae scene. But they aren’t just a one-drop ‘one-trick pony’ of an act: they can deftly switch up the tempo and genre, weaving together classic soul, bossa nova, folk-rock, and hip-hop with zero difficulties. Philly fans will easily compare them with the hometown heroes, The Roots, and Islanders will lean towards Cultura Profetica comparisons, but Piélago stands  ...
LA VIDA BOHEME TO HEADLINE NUEVOFEST 2017

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LA VIDA BOHEME TO HEADLINE NUEVOFEST 2017

Back with a musical vengeance, NUEVOFEST – a day-long music extravaganza celebrating the new sounds of Latin America returns this summer to Fringe Arts on Sunday, July 16th. The biggest one yet, NUEVOFEST’s eight band showcase is comprised of a diverse and wide array of alternative bands.  Over the year, these performers have expanded into new territory within their respective genres; Some of those bands are already regarded as soon-to-be-household names in their fan base circles, and some have already conquered the world over and over by staying on the forefront of their musical  ...