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Buyepongo magic
Buyepongo, an L.A.-based band known for their infectious Buyangu sound, has become a well-known name in the Los Angeles music scene. However, their musical repertoire extends far beyond cumbia. Buyepongo is a riotous fusion of influences, seamlessly blending hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz into a deliriously infectious tropical mix that spans the rich tapestry of the Latin American culture.
This dynamic ensemble has shared the stage with musical heavyweights like Miguel, Ty Dolla Sign, Warren G, Common, Chicano Batman, Quantic, Ozomatli, Celso Piña, Os Mutantes, Sister Nancy, Dead Prez, Cut Chemist, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Antibalas. Their performances have illuminated venues and festivals such as the El Rey Theater, Grand Performances, World Cafe Philadelphia, KEXP, The Fillmore, Tropicalia Music Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Grand Park, Levitt Pavilion's Summer Music Series, International Accordion Festival, and an SXSW Official Showcase in 2015.
Buyepongo's vibrant and eclectic sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide, making them a standout presence in the music industry.
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"Buyepongo’s new EP, 'Tumbalo,' is a delirious fusion of hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz that showcases the band's unique sound and infectious energy." - LA Weekly
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"Their music is a riotous blend of influences, making Buyepongo one of the most dynamic and entertaining bands in Los Angeles." - KCRW - "Vamos a Gozar”
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"Blending influences from hip-hop, reggae, and funk to Pan-Latin grooves, Buyepongo has become a vibrant, new collective in LA's music scene." - KCRW – Looped
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"Buyepongo’s music is an exuberant celebration of the Latin American diaspora, blending traditional and modern sounds seamlessly." - NPR - Alt.Latino
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"Buyepongo’s new EP, 'Tumbalo,' is a delirious fusion of hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz that showcases the band's unique sound and infectious energy." - LA Weekly • "Their music is a riotous blend of influences, making Buyepongo one of the most dynamic and entertaining bands in Los Angeles." - KCRW - "Vamos a Gozar” • "Blending influences from hip-hop, reggae, and funk to Pan-Latin grooves, Buyepongo has become a vibrant, new collective in LA's music scene." - KCRW – Looped • "Buyepongo’s music is an exuberant celebration of the Latin American diaspora, blending traditional and modern sounds seamlessly." - NPR - Alt.Latino •
