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.
