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[2/20] Preview: Bombasta + Afrofreque at The Sahara Lounge

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Bombasta Feb 20Friday, Feb. 20, popular East Austin venue The Sahara Lounge is playing host to a great night of live music that is being billed as an “Eastside Soul Rebel Throwdown.” The showcase pairs together Bombasta, the San Antonio-based “barrio big band,” with Austin-based soul/hip-hop hybrid Afrofreque. These two will be “battling” it out with alternating sets all night leaving only one true winner…those in attendance.

Bombasta is San Antonio’s answer to modern day Latin Alternative bands like Ozomatli or B-Side Players. With Bombasta, one and two word descriptions won’t cover the entire scope of what you are going to hear when the music starts playing. Be ready for a bilingual blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop, salsa and of course cumbia backed by a full horn-section.

Afrofreque is a soul/hip-hop band composed of veteran Austin-based musicians you may recognize from countless other local bands. Fronted by MC Tiger Liu, the group’s music is focused on mixing their positive and conscious lyrics with soulful grooves you can dance to.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here for set times.

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[11/22] Preview: Sonidero Travesura, Bombasta and Como Las Movies at Flamingo Cantina

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Sonidero TravesuraTonight’s show at Flamingo Cantina on 6th will be one of the best Latin Alternative concerts to take place this year in Austin. For one night only, Austin heepsters will feel a little like they are at a neighborhood cumbia party in Tijuana thanks to the electro-cumbia stylings of headliners Sonidero Travesura.

Composed of members Dardin Coria (keyboardist) and Omar Lizarraga (drums), the group began as the experimental prog-rock group, Casa Wagner. As Sonidero Travesura, the group perform electronic fused music inspired by the tropical party-atmosphere of the sonideros they encountered while spending time in Mexico City. Sonidero Travesura is performing in support of their latest release, El Tigre Digital.

Support comes from San Antonio’s barrio big band, Bombasta. Austin-based electro-cumbia fusionists Como Las Movies, featuring former members of Maneja Beto, open the show.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 East 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. $8 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

[8/16] Preview: Bombasta, El Tule and Gina Chavez at Flamingo Cantina

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On Friday, Aug. 16, popular 6th Street live music venue Flamingo Cantina will host the “Plethora of Sounds” Latin music showcase featuring the “barrio big band” from San Antonio, Bombasta. Rounding out the bill will be Austin-based singer-songwriter Gina Chavez and reggae-cumbia specialists El Tule.

Bombasta is no stranger to Austin. The Alamo City’s answer to Ozomatli is one of the more popular Latin fusion bands in Texas. With cumbia at their core, the group incorporates elements of hip-hop, funk, reggae and salsa into their music. It is a sound that very much reflects the city where they are from.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.  To keep up with Latino entertainment in Austin, sign up for our mailing list below.

[3/22] Preview: Bombasta and Afrofreque at The Sahara Lounge

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East Austin venue The Sahara Lounge has given a new home to bands from Latin, World and other eclectic genres that the city very much needed. Formerly TC’s Lounge, the venue not only has real history but a neighborhood bar vibe that is inviting to all.  This Friday the venue will play host to alternating sets from San Antonio’s “barrio big band” and one of Austin’s best fusion-funk bands.

Bombasta is no stranger to Austin. The Alamo City answer to Ozomatli is one of the more popular Latin fusion bands in Texas. With cumbia at their core, the group incorporates elements of hip hop, funk, reggae and salsa into their music. It is a sound that very much reflects the city where they are from.

Afrofreque is one Austin’s most prolific funk-fusion bands. Their music fuses elements of soul, reggae, funk, hip hop and Afrobeat. Their lyrics and message aim to be conscious while creative. Afrofreque is fronted by by MC Tigre Liu and features Claude McCann from Charanga Cakewalk and Los Bandidos Cosmicos.

The Sahara Lounge is located is 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

[3/2] Preview: “Invasion Latino” showcase at Flamingo Cantina

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The evolution of Latin music from Texas will be on display on Saturday, Mar. 2, at Flamingo Cantina. All three bands, headliners in their own right, take the stage to show you what Texas-based music has become; a fusion of sounds inspired by both our cultural roots and American upbringing. While the event poster says it the “Invasion Latino,” it very well could be called the “New Latino Invasion.”

Opening the showcase are the newly formed Como Las Movies, which feature ex-members from popular Indie en Español band Maneja Beto. After debuting to the public during Free Week in January, the group is on the verge of being the next Latin up-and-comer in the Austin music scene. Early YouTube vids show that their music is a Latino fusion of electronic, indie and soul. Arrive early as Como Las Movies perform at 10 p.m.

Master Blaster Sound System comes to town from Corpus Christi with members here in Austin as well. The group features Peligrosa member DJ Dus, also known as “El Dusty,” and former Grupo Fantasma member Brian Ramos who also performs with Charanga Cakewalk. Their music combines elements of traditional Mexican rhythms with electronic and hip hop elements. Master Blaster perform at 11 p.m.

Closing the night is San Antonio’s Bombasta.  The Alamo City answer to Ozomatli, the “barrio big band” is a veteran with a long history of fusing sounds before it was trendy. With cumbia at their core, Bombasta also incorporates elements of hip hop, funk, reggae and salsa into their music. Be ready to party late as Bombasta perform at midnight.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

[9/14] Preview: Bombasta & Afrofreque at The Sahara Lounge

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The Sahara Lounge, formerly TC’s Lounge,  will play host to a great night of live music on Friday, September 14. Two of the region’s best fusion bands, Afrofreque and Bombasta,  will have attendees on their feet as they bring the best of funk, cumbia, hip hop and soul with conscious lyrics in two languages. In addition to the live music offerings, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food from The Smokehouse BBQ trailer on the back patio.

Known as the “barrio big band” from San Antonio, Bombasta is a Latin fusion band that mixes styles and instrumentations effortlessly as their lyrics travel between Spanish and English. Often referred to as San Antonio’s answer to Ozomatli, Bombasta are known for energetic live shows and being socially conscious.

Austin-based Afrofreque is world hip hop and soul influenced fusion band, bringing together elements of soul, reggae, hip hop, funk and Afrobeat. Their lyrics and message aim to be conscious while creative. Fronted by MC Tigre Liu, Afrofreque has a reputation for being quite the party band.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m. Both bands will be alternating sets throughout the night. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Free parking. Visit the event page on Facebook here and on Do512 here.

[8/23] Preview: Suns of Orpheus CD release at Antone’s

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Thursday will be a big day for Austin-based psychedelic world music band Suns of Orpheus. Austin’s Brazilian answer to Steely Dan, the group will be honored by The City of Austin declaring August 23 as “Suns of Orpheus Day” on the same day as their CD release show at Antone’s. Not bad for a band that formed in the summer of 2011.

Fronted by Brazilian funkster and songwriter Frederico Geib, Suns of Orpheus have just completed their new album Amoris Orbita (Love Orbit). For Amoris Orbita, the group worked with Grammy winning saxophonist Phillipe Vieux (Eddie Palmieri) and Martín Perna (AntiBalas-Ocote Soul Sounds). Amoris Orbita is the follow up to their debut self-titled EP.

Supporting Suns of Orpheus on Thursday night are three of the region’s best Latin bands. Austin-based Latin fusion band La Guerrilla are always a great party band, mixing traditional sounds of South America with ska and reggae. Bombasta, San Antonio’s barrio big band, joins the party with their Ozomatli-like fusion of urban sounds and traditional Latin rhythms. Kiko Villamizar opens with his fusion of Afro-Colombiano, vallenato, ska, reggae and salsa.

Antone’s is located at 213 W. 5th Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets for this event are available here. Visit the official Facebook event page here and on Do512 here.

Listen to “Deseo Mayor” from Suns of Orpheus below.

Photos: Los Rakas at Flamingo Cantina

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Oakland-based hip hop group Los Rakas banner (Chris Carrasquillo)

On Saturday, August 11, Oakland-based hip hop duo Los Rakas performed a headlining show at Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas. It was the group’s first appearance in Austin since South By Southwest. Their “Pana-bay” style of hip hop was quite the crowd pleaser as attendees were dancing throughout their entire set. San Antonio-based Bombasta opened the show along with Peligrosa member DJ Sonora. Austin Vida contributing photographer Chris Carrasquillo was in attendance to capture the live photos below.