Aterciopelados is the iconic Colombian rock band led by singer Andrea Echeverri and bassist Héctor Buitrago. They fall in the Latin alternative frame for their fusions of rock with all kinds of music.
Aterciopelados in New York City
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Aterciopelados
The band is from the capital Bogotá. The band’s name means “Velvet Ones” in English.
An important part of the Colombian rock scene, Aterciopelados have won four Latin Grammys and been nominated for eight. Like many Colombian rockers, they are known for their social consciousness. Aterciopelados takes what’s happening in the alternative rock world and makes it Colombian, in the same way the Joe Arroyo, the godfather of Colombian salsa, did with Latin music in the 1970s.
Their biggest hit is “Bolero Falaz” (1995). The song about the illusion of love was a big hit in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela.
Albums
- “With the heart in the hand” (1993)
- “El Dorado” (1995)
- “La Pipa de la Paz” (1996) was nominated for the “Best Latin Rock Album” Grammy.
- “Caribe Atomico” (1998) was nominated for the “Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album” Grammy.
- “Gozo Poderoso” (2000) won the Latin Grammy for “Best Rock Vocal Alubm Group or Duo,” and was nominated for the “Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album” Grammy.
- “Evolución” (2002)
- “Oye” (2006) won the Latin Grammy for “Best Alternative Music Album.”
- “Río” (2008) was nominated for the “Best Rock/Alternative and Urban Album” Grammy.
- “Reluciente, Rechinante y Aterciopelado” (2016)
- “Claroscura” (2018) won the Latin Grammy for “Best Alternative Music Album;” and was nominated for the “Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album” Grammy.
- “Tropiplop” (2021) was recorded at home during the pandemic. It was nominated for the “Best Alternative Music Album” Latin Grammy.
Films
The band was featured in “Rompan Todo: La historia del rock en América Latina” on Netflix. They have also been in “Ruido Capital” and “El Destapabocas.”
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