A great bachata, but I usually don’t play for a beginner bachata lesson because of the long intro. Some may be too fast for the beginner bachata student and some may have too many breaks and pauses where the base totally drops out. But many bachata songs have long introductions. It’s not like salsa or Argentine tango, where beginner dancers struggle with the tempo. The addition of talented young musicians Ivan Pineda, Marcus Salone, Daniel Goodacre and Dominic Kirk enabled the band to incorporate advanced elements of Funk, Reggae, Jazz and Rock into their music.Most bachata songs have a pretty clear beat that beginner dance students are able to pick up. This momentum created the opportunity to collaborate with musicians outside of the Latin genre. Their extremely high levels of musicianship and performance led to the band being recognized internationally, constantly invited to perform at major festivals and events. The following years were spent performing around the country, building a healthy fan base and establishing themselves at the forefront of the music industry in Australia.
With a versatile mix of RNB, pop and soul, together with his domination of the Afro-Latin Sonero traditions, the band had found its unique and original voice. The early addition of young singer/songwriter Carlos Velazquez lifted the project to new heights. This musical endeavour led to the formation of SON VENENO.
The decision was made to find like-minded musicians, with the intention of forming a band dedicated to raising the standard of Afro-Latin music in Australia. Inspired by the music of bands such as Los Van Van and Irakere they found their path through the music of Cuba.
Son Veneno came to life in Sydney, Australia when brothers Cesar and Steve Marin began playing music together as kids after emigrating from Latin America. An entertainment phenomenon not to be missed” UK Music Review 2009 “A groundbreaking technicolour cross between the Buena Vista Social Club, Gorillaz, Ozomatli and Eminem, An intoxicating and delightful affair, Son Veneno can’t fail to leave you with a massive smile on your face.
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