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SXSW 2018: 17 Must Catch Latino & Hispanic Bands and Shows


Foto / Photo: María Fernanda Molins

Foto / Photo: María Fernanda Molins

El reconocido festival de música, cine y tecnología South by Southwest, mejor conocido por sus siglas SXSW y que se lleva a cabo en Austin, Texas desde el 1987, comienza su edición 2018 este próximo Viernes 9 de Marzo, hasta el Domingo 18 de Marzo.

Este magno festival, ahora vivo por más de 30 años, se ha convertido en un evento cultural icónico de aprendizaje, networking y exposición internacional para la escena artística emergente y local, no tan solo de la ciudad de Austin, pero para un sinnúmero de países y ciudades alrededor del mundo también. Este año también contarán con un showcase especial para Puerto Rico: el Puerto Rico Relief Showcase.

A continuación, en ningún orden en particular, estas son las bandas y shows Latinos e Hispanos que no te puedes perder este año; y si no tienes un pase o boleto de avión para darte la vuelta personalmente, atesora esta lista llena de una variedad de bandas de diversos generos, y a descubrir nueva música!

 

The renowned festival of music, film and technology South by Southwest, better known by its acronym SXSW and that takes place in Austin, Texas since 1987, starts its 2018 edition this next Friday, March 9th, until Sunday, March 18th.

This huge festival, now alive for more than 30 years, has become a iconic cultural event of learning, networking and international exposure for the emergent and local artistic scene, not only of the city of Austin, but for countless countries and cities around the globe too. This year the festival will count with a special showcase for Puerto Rico: the Puerto Rico Relief Showcase.

Next, in no particular order, are the Latino and Hispanic bands and shows that you can’t miss this year; and if you don’t have a pass or boarding plane to catch them personally, treasure this list full of a variety of bands of diverse genres, and start discovering new music!

1 - Popstitute

Genre: Latin Indie

Subgenre: Pop Electro

From: Medellín, Colombia

SXSW Shows:

Mar 15, 2018

8:30pm – 9:10pm

Speakeasy Kabaret

412 Congress Ave.

Latin Indie Showcase

Mar 16, 2018

11:25pm – 12:05am

Mohawk Indoor

912 Red River St.

Latin Indie

Showcase

2 – Fntxy

Genre: Latin Urban/Reggaeton

Subgenre: Trap

From: Tijuana, Mexico

SXSW Shows:

Mar 16, 2018

10:00pm – 10:20pm

Flamingo Cantina

515 E 6th St.

Latin Urban/Reggaeton Showcase

Mar 17, 2018

8:00pm – 8:25pm

Half Step

75 1/2 Rainey St.

Latin Urban/Reggaeton Showcase

3 – Juan Ingaramo

Genre: Latin Indie

Subgenre: Indie Pop

From: Buenos Aires, Argentina

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

8:50pm – 9:20pm

The Main

610 E 6th St.

Latin Indie Showcase

Mar 15, 2018

4:30pm – 5:10pm

Flatstock Stage Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez

Latin Indie Showcase

4 – DJ Jigüe and El Menor

Genre: Electronic

Subgenre: Tropical

From: Havana, Cuba

SXSW Shows:

Mar 15, 2018

1:15am – 1:50am

Flamingo Cantina

515 E 6th St.

Electronic Showcase

Mar 16, 2018

1:00pm – 1:40pm

International Day Stage Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez

Electronic Showcase

Mar 17, 2018

1:00am – 1:50am

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave.

Electronic Showcase

5 – COASTCITY

Genre: Soul

Subgenre: R & B

From: Puerto Rico, CA

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

10:00pm – 10:40pm

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave.

Soul Showcase

#Funfact: Luis Fonsi is the older brother of the main singer.

6 – Da Chick

Genre: Electronic

Subgenre: Disco

From: Lisboa, Portugal

SXSW Shows:

Mar 17, 2018

9:00pm – 9:40pm

The Iron Bear

121 W 8th St.

Electronic Showcase

#Opinion: Most of their videos —and songs— are pretty cool.

7 – Filipe Catto

Genre: Singer-Songwriter

Subgenre: World

From: Porto Alegre , Brazil

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

7:00pm – 7:40pm

Sheraton BackYARD

702 E 10th St.

Singer Songwriter Showcase

8 – De Osos

Genre: Avant / Experimental

Subgenre: Post-Rock

From: Mexico City, Mexico

SXSW Shows:

Mar 17, 2018

10:00pm – 10:40pm

The Hideout

617 Congress Ave.

Avant / Experimental Showcase

#Funfact: De Osos was winner of the IMAS Award for best experimental album in 2015.

9 – La Orquesta Vulgar

Genre: World

Subgenre: Funk

From: Mexico City, Mexico

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

9:00pm – 9:40pm

Flamingo Cantina

515 E 6th St.

World Showcase

Mar 16, 2018

12:00am – 12:40am

Elephant Room

315 Congress Ave.

World Showcase

10 – LaBaq

Genre: Singer-Songwriter

Subgenre: Alternative

From: São Paulo, Brazil

SXSW Shows:

Mar 15, 2018

12:00am – 12:40am

CU29

720 Brazos St.

Singer Songwriter Showcase

11 – Mejor Actor De Reparto

Genre: Latin Indie

Subgenre: Indie Rock

From: Buenos Aires, Argentina

SXSW Shows:

Mar 16, 2018

11:15pm – 11:55pm

Speakeasy Kabaret

412 Congress Ave.

Latin Indie Showcase

#Funfact: This band is presented by Musicians United for Puerto Rico.

12 – Melenas

Genre: Latin

Subgenre: Garage

From: Pamplona, Spain

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

12:10am – 12:40am

The Main

610 E 6th St.

Latin Showcase

Mar 16, 2018

8:00pm – 8:30pm

Hotel Vegas at Volstead

1502 E 6th St.

Latin Showcase

Mar 17, 2018

11:00pm – 11:40pm

720 Club

720 Red River St.

Latin Showcase

13 – MINT FIELD

Genre: Rock

Subgenre: Shoegaze

From: Tijuana, Mexico

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

8:45pm – 9:15pm

Hotel Vegas Patio

1502 E 6th St.

Rock Showcase

Mar 15, 2018

7:15pm – 7:55pm

Hotel Vegas Annex

1502 E 6th St.

Rock Showcase

Mar 17, 2018

12:00am – 12:40am

Maggie Mae's Rooftop

323 E 6th St.

Rock Showcase

14 – MNKYBSNSS

Genre: Electronic

Subgenre: House / Techno

From: Bogotá, Colombia

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

11:20pm – 11:50pm

The Main

610 E 6th St.

Electronic Showcase

Mar 15, 2018

10:00pm – 10:40pm

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave.

Electronic Showcase

15 – Mondragon

Genre: Avant / Experimental

Subgenre: Ambient

From: Mexico City, Mexico

SXSW Shows:

Mar 16, 2018

9:00pm – 9:40pm

The Hideout

617 Congress Ave.

Avant / Experimental Showcase

16 – Papisa

Genre: Latin Rock

Subgenre: Indie Rock

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

SXSW Shows:

Mar 14, 2018

8:00pm – 8:40pm

CU29

720 Brazos St.

Latin Rock Showcase

17 – Balún

Genre: Electronic

Subgenre: Dream Pop

From: Brooklyn, NY

SXSW Shows:

Mar 15, 2018

10:00pm – 10:40pm

The Iron Bear

121 W 8th St.

Electronic Showcase

Mar 16, 2018

10:00pm – 10:40pm

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave.

Electronic Showcase

#Funfact: All band members are Puerto Rican.

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