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Los Cafres

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About Los Cafres

Los Cafres, the award-winning Argentine reggae band, rocking Latin America since 1994!

List of Los Cafres's featurings

Los Pericos, Cultura Profética & La Vela Puerca

Los Cafres members' ages

Los Cafres members are currently 49, 43 & 45 years old.

Los Cafres's country of origin

Los Cafres is from Argentina.

Los Cafres members' real names

Los Cafres members' real names are Daniel Buira, José Lozano & Gustavo Ponce.

The Success Story of Los Cafres

Who are Los Cafres?

Los Cafres are an Argentine reggae band that was formed in 1994. They are known for their energetic live performances and for their heartfelt songs about love, life and social issues. Over the years, their music has gained a loyal following in Latin America and beyond.

The Career of Los Cafres

Since their formation in 1994, Los Cafres have released 8 studio albums and have been awarded several times for their music. Their first album, “VOS” (1995) earned them a nomination for the Gardel Awards (the Oscars of Argentine Music). The following year they released “Vivo y Muero en Tu Piel” which was certified Gold in Argentina. Their albums “Tómalo Suave” (1998) and “Más de lo que Pedí” (2003) were also certified Gold in Argentina. In 2011 they released their seventh album “Sobremonte” which was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

Music Style

Los Cafres are considered pioneers of Latin American reggae. Their songs are characterized by strong melodies and powerful lyrics that convey messages of love, hope and social justice. In addition to reggae, they also incorporate elements of ska, rock and hip hop into their sound.

Live Performances

Los Cafres are renowned for their lively and energetic live performances. They have performed in some of the biggest venues in Latin America such as the Movistar Arena in Chile, Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires and El Campin Stadium in Bogota. They have also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in reggae such as Burning Spear, Toots & The Maytals, UB40 and La Vela Puerca.

Conclusion

Los Cafres are one of the most successful reggae bands from Argentina. With over two decades of experience performing live and making music, they have earned a loyal following across Latin America and beyond. Their music is characterized by powerful lyrics that convey messages of love and hope, combined with strong melodies and elements from other genres like ska, rock and hip hop.