#punkero sonidero

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(Soundway Records)

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‘Punkero Sonidero’ by Ondatrópica Taken from the forthcoming Punkero Sonidero 7” - Released on 25th June Available on 7” / Digital Punkero Sonidero is the A side to the first single from Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano and Will ‘Quantic’ Holland’s new all-star Colombian band Ondatrópica. It is a raw, instrumental tune and with its analog synth bass and four-to-the-floor feel is the band's salute to the cumbia diaspora worldwide. It was one of the first tracks that the group recorded after they entered the famous Discos Fuentes studios in Medellín and so it seems fitting that it should be the first track to get cut to vinyl. Ondatrópica brings together an all-star cast representing both the classic and modern styles of la musica Colombiana and features legendary figures (Fruko, Anibal Velasquez, Wilson Viveros, Michi Sarmiento to name a few) from Colombia’s rich musical past alongside younger Colombian musicians including members of both Mario’s band Frente Cumbeiro and Quantic’s Combo Barbaro as well as some specially invited guests. ‘I Ron Man’ is on the flip-side, a drunken take on Black Sabbath’s classic ‘Iron Man’ with a tongue-in-cheek title – ‘Ron’ being ‘Rum’ in Spanish

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Punkero Sonidero//Ondatrópica

It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with London’s legendary Soundway Records. The label is committed to sharing the best obscure often forgotten “tropical and Afro sounds”. I’ve had their “Nigeria Rock Special: Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Fuzz Funk in 1970s Nigeria” compilation album on repeat since happening upon it on one of my Spotify binges. I’m sure you’ve all been there, suddenly hours have slipped by and you’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of sounds, genres and artists to be explored and enjoyed.

Soundway’s latest offering comes from Colombian band Ondatrópica, made up of, amongst others Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano and Will ‘Quantic’ Holland. Ondatrópica celebrates Colombia’s musical past and present with well known musicians from the country’s younger and older generation playing in the band.

“Punkero Sonidero” is an exciting and uplifting track, with buzzing synths, hypnotic guitar solos and an accordion thrown in. “Punkero Sonidero” is taken from the band’s new 7” under the same name, released by Soundway on 25 June. If you like what you hear, get a ticket to see Ondatrópica live at the Hackney Empire on 16 July.