Taboo Bambu has got just what you need to keep warm as the temperatures outside start to drop: tropical Latin pop complete with irresistible rhythms catchy melodies and a sound that’s “calidoso.” That is… calido + sabroso (hot and tasty), which also happens to be the name of the duo’s CD. Taboo Bambu released Calidoso this past July on Bayahibe Music, the same company that has produced tracks and remixes for artists like Ricky Martin, Thalía, Cabas, Shakira and Carlos Ponce.
Taboo Bambu: ¡Son calidosos!
Paolo and Josué, Dominican and Venezuelan respectively, have been making music their whole lives. Both come from musical families and grew up singing alongside their friends and relatives (some of whom had industry experience.) Currently based in Miami, their sound is filled with “Afro-Antillean and Caribbean” elements, salsa and, of course, some modern pop sensibility.
The video for their first single, “Todavía,” is guaranteed to make you wish you were hanging out in the tropics. If you happen to already be there, it’s guaranteed to make you wish you were hanging out with Taboo Bambu. While the darkening October skies look a little threatening, this song could keep the rain away any day of the week.
From the MMF Web site: “The Miami Music Festival is the nation’s newest showcase and conference for emerging musical acts. Independent artists, and those invited by record labels and showcase sponsors will perform on more than 25 stages in clubs, restaurants, tents and hotels in the Brickell area of downtown Miami on December 10 – 12, 2009. Although The Miami Music Festival will present artists performing all genres of music including Alternative and Pop, the festival will feature Latin, Urban, Caribbean and Jazz.”
The festival will take place all over the Brickell area of Miami
Through October 15th, emerging bands and musicians have the opportunity to apply for a performance spot at the festival by visiting this page.
Applicants who are not chosen to perform still luck out: they’ll receive a credit toward the purchase of wristbands to attend the festival. Wristbands can be purchased for one day or all three.
The festival is sponsored by plenty of big names including ASCAP, BMI and YAMAHA. Don’t miss your chance to be heard! Miami is a major hub for the styles of music being showcased, and a particularly attractive destination during the winter months to visitors trying to avoid the snow up north.
This is the first installment of this exciting new festival. We hope that many more are to come!
