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| From | Cristina <wirehangerlobotomy@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: random observations on music from Argentina |
| Date | Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:06:06 -0500 |
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I thought that Soda's Dec. 21st show was actually their 4th sold out gig.
I traveled down to a hideous little Floridian town to see them. It was well
worth it. They were fantastic, and so was the crowd -- except for the tall
guy who wouldn't let me stand in front of him. Zeta Bosio is still one hot
bitch in those tight pants.
On Jan 10, 2008 8:28 PM, <gabrielfuentes@fibertel.com.ar> wrote:
> 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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