Name: Mi Latinoamerica Sufre
Brand: Meridian Brothers

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Catalogue number

BJR105LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-23

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7640159734055

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Black LP

BJR105CD

2024-10-18

7640159735052

Artist

Meridian Brothers

Genre GB

Latin / South American 

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Les Disques Bongo Joe

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Meridian Brothers is a Colombian cumbia / Latin fusion / experimental group that is led by *a2058501*. Known for their unique sound, the band combines various genres to create music that is both captivating and innovative. *a2058501* composes and records all of the Meridian Brothers' music, showcasing his exceptional talent as a musician. When performing live shows, he brings together a talented group of performers to bring his compositions to life.

Inspired by artists such as Frente Cumbiero, Julián Mayorga, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, Meridian Brothers have carved out their own distinct style in the music industry. Their eclectic mix of influences creates a truly original sound that sets them apart from other bands in the genre.

With a discography that includes albums like "Desesperanza" and "Los Suicidas," Meridian Brothers have gained recognition both locally and internationally. Their music has been praised for its experimental nature and ability to push boundaries within traditional genres.

Bogotá-based Colombian composer Eblis Álvarez, known as Meridian Brothers, has been concocting a unique blend of psychedelic sounds since 1998. With his latest project, "Mi Latinoamérica Sufre," Álvarez explores the untapped potential of the electric guitar in a tropical Latin context. Drawing inspiration from African highlife and soukous traditions, Álvarez crafts a fearless sonic experiment infused with invention, playfulness, and emotion. Unlike typical tropical guitar records, this album eschews distortion and clichés, opting for a pure, clean approach. Through intricate compositions blending cumbia, champeta, soukous, Brazilian tropicalia, and underground psychedelic rock, Álvarez pays homage to the golden era of Congolese rumba, Ghanaian highlife, and Nigerian afrobeat. "Mi Latinoamérica Sufre" delves into the ego trip, presenting a humorous yet introspective journey of self-discovery and identity. The central character, Junior Maximiliano the Third, navigates through the complexities of self-discovery using psychedelic substances, political philosophy, and folklore. As he grapples with nostalgia, paranoia, and shared suffering, Álvarez showcases his vocal prowess, creating a sonic theater of the mind. Accompanied by visual narratives from Colombian artist Mateo Rivano, the album portrays various psychological states of disorientation, self-pity, enlightenment, and optimism. "Mi Latinoamérica Sufre" emerges as a worthy and innovative addition to the concept album tradition, offering a distinctive blend of bitter-sweet flavors inspired by Latinoamérica.

Mi Latinoamerica Sufre

Music GB

Discover "Mi Latinoamérica Sufre" by Meridian Brothers on vinyl from Les Disques Bongo Joe. A unique blend of tropical sounds with a twist, exploring identity and self-discovery.