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| From | synthhtnys@comcast.net |
| Subject | Re: random observations on music from Argentina |
| Date | Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:08:35 +0000 |
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This was an interesting read, thanks.
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From: <gabrielfuentes@fibertel.com.ar>
> Been in Argie for 4 months...here is my first music observations
>
> "Fool to Cry" by the Rolling Stones is still in rotation on one of the rock n
> roll stations here
>
> The Police played to 100 thousand fans at River Plate stadium
>
> Some band (Argie pop band) named "Soda Stereo" played for 100 thousand fans at
> the River Plate stadium for 3 shows
>
> My 50 something old cab driver, who did not speak English, still new all the
> words to Strange Love by Depeche Mode
>
> There is a small passionate reggae music following here in Argentina..including
> a couple of DJs that definitely take their cues from the BOBO Dreads in
> Jamaica..wear turbins and everything
>
> While one can hear most music on the radio, the kids love to dance to salsa,
> cumbia, merengue, and reggaeton
>
> Reggaeton is huge here
>
> Great music show called "Pasion Tropical" or Tropical Passion..local cumbia and
> reggaeton bands play on a stage that features some scantily clad women that
> dance behind the bands playing on a riser..sort of like Go-Go dancers...bands
> change every week but the dancing girls are the same..it is my fave show on
> Argentine television
>
> Saw a four piece heavy metal playing in the subway that definitely took their
> cues from Iron Maiden.
>
> Argentines know the lyrics to most songs on the radio in English...they are not
> shy of singing at top lungs at clubs or dances.
>
> Some of the best singing is done by hordes of Argentine men at soccer matches
>
>
>
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