Bajofondo

The irrepressible energy of “Mar Dulce” also translates live. The Financial Times describes a Bajofondo performance at London’s Barbican Center like this: ”DJ Juan Campodonico triggered drum loops and samples that cross-fertilised with the more traditional tango ensemble of violin, bandoneón…and double bass, all of which were brilliantly played by masters of their instruments. The crowd went wild for it, invading the stage at the end and cheering for more with a standing ovation…” Bajofondo is comprised of Gustavo Santaolalla on guitar, percussion, and vocals; Juan Campodónico on programming, beats, samples and guitar; Luciano Supervielle on piano, keyboards and scratch; Javier Casalla on violin; Martín Ferrés on bandoneon; Gabriel Casacuberta on upright bass and electric bass; Adrián Sosa on drums; and Verónica Loza as VJ and on vocals. Gustavo Santaolalla has received nine Latin Grammys and three Grammy awards. He has produced albums for Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Café Tacuba, and the Kronos Quartet. The Argentine musician is nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for Babel. He was named Producer of the Year at the 2005... more...