Straight from the streets of Mexico City, Son Rompe Pera smashes old-school marimba with wild punk energy. Join Arizona Arts Live, Best Life Presents, and Hotel Congress for a rebellious, punked-out show that will blow your mind.
Born and raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the rich legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe Pera. While firmly rooted in the tradition of this historic instrument, their fresh take on this folk icon challenges its limits as never before, moving it into the garage/punk world of urban misfits and firmly planting it in the 21st century.
Originally performing alongside their father at local events since they were kids, they now find themselves at the forefront of the contemporary international cumbia scene with their sonic explorations of the classic marimba. Their unique blend comes from typical youthful rebellion when, as teenagers, they left behind their upbringing on the marimba and began to play in various punk, rockabilly, and ska bands. Now they’ve gone full circle with the marimba leading the way, mixing all of their influences with their energetic take on the popular instrument, giving it a new twist never before seen in Mexican folk music.
Presented together with Best Life Presents and Hotel Congress
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