Latin Grammys 2010: Best Alternative Album Breakdown
Remezcla gives you a breakdown of the who’s who at the 11th Annual Latin Grammys. Each week we’ll bring you a new category and some interviews with the nominees themselves. Check out the contenders below, some stats and singles, and let us know who you’ll be rooting for. Follow your favorites on their road to the Grammys and watch it all culminate as it airs on November 11th, 8pm/7c on Univision.
This week: Best Alternative Album. And the nominees are…
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EL CUARTETO DE NOS
Bipolar
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Grammy History: Nominated in 2007 for “Yendo A La Casa De Damien” (Best Rock Song).
Notas: During the production of the album Bipolar, the band was restructured and added two new members after guitarist/vocalist Ricardo Musso parted with the group. Despite that, El Cuarteto de Nos celebrates their 30th year since forming in Uruguay.
Por El Web: http://www.cuartetodenos.com.uy/
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ELY GUERRA
Hombre Invisible
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Grammy History: Nominated in 2005 for Sweet & Sour, Hot y Spicy (Best Alternative Album).
Notas: Hombre Invisible is Ely Guerra’s sixth album and first independent production.
Por El Web: http://elyguerra.com/
Por Twitter: @elyguerra_
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PERROZOMPOPO
CPC
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Grammy History: First nomination.
Notas: The solo rocker scores his first Grammy nomination in his fifteen year career with CPC – an album he’s literally giving away for free download online. Perrozompopo hit the stage in Miami and Los Angeles, hoping to “trespass borders” and bring music from Nicaragua to the international level. His brother is el principe de la salsa Luis Enrique, a multiple Grammy Award winner.
Por El Web: http://www.perrozompopo.com/
Por Twitter: @perrozompoponik
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BENGALA
Oro
Grammy History: Previously nominated in 2007 for their self-titled album (Best Rock Album).
Notas: Produced by Molotov’s Tito F, the album also earned the band a Best Rock Song nomination. Since forming in Mexico City in 2003, these alternative rockers have gone on to perform with Molotov, Franz Ferdinand, and The Killers.
Por El Web: http://www.bengala.com.mx
Por Twitter: @Bengala
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BANDA DE TURISTAS
Magical Radiophonic Heart
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Grammy History: First nomination.
Notas: For the album, the band’s U.S. debut, Banda de Turistas created a compilation from their two previous albums. The band created an eclectic mix of nostalgic sounds that easily pleased indie music fans. Their album (its sound has been compared to that of The Beatles) was produced in collaboration with once Yoko Ono collaborator Mario Caldato, Jr.
Por El Web: http://www.bandadeturistas.com.ar/
Por Twitter: @bandadeturistas
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