SeunevA ep. 36: Las Calakas

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Las Calakas discusses their musical journey and cultural influences in this vibrant episode.

In this vibrant episode of the Waas Sappening Podcast, Phoenix-based cumbia fusion band Las Calakas delves into their musical journey, blending traditional cumbia with punk, reggae, and hip-hop influences. The band discusses their commitment to original compositions, the creative process behind their debut album Hechizo, and their efforts to invigorate the local music. Listeners gain insight into how Las Calakas aims to preserve cultural heritage while pushing musical boundaries, all while keeping audiences dancing and engaged. Instagram: @LasCalakas https://lascalakas.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq4kOVYVfD3vfPcFW4aZ7KGtC1qDMY5S9VmhDoKbeRgUznVoX8u linktr.ee/lascalakas Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLYpP6BRrkYoETzIho0tYQ Please follow SeunevA Podacast. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeunevAPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092044013526 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seunevapodcast/ Spotify : SeunevA Lifestyles Waas Sappening Podcast Apple Podcast: SeunevA Lifestyles Podcast Produced & Edited by: VH Productions Instagram: @vhuiz.photography Photography: Hayes Mcneil Instagram: @h_marcel_m Music created by: Timmy "Highz" Huizar…

People in this episode

Hosts: Waassappening, Timmy "Highz" Huizar

Guest: Las Calakas

Topics covered

• cumbia
• music journey
• cultural heritage
• original compositions
• local music scene

Keywords

• cumbia fusion
• punk
• reggae
• hip-hop
• Hechizo
• local music
• cultural preservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VH Productions

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