Gondwana With The Cumbieros & Peacemaker Nation

3.3 Tuesday (Reggae/World) Nectar Lounge & Solid Sound Present: Gondwana Chile The Cumbieros Peacemaker Nation $15adv. 8pm, 21+ Tickets: http://bit.ly/GondwanaTix Gondwana Chile Santiago, Chile ************************** While reggae might be generally associated with Jamaica and then Africa, the influence of Bob Marley and roots reggae has traveled the world, even into South America where it inspired the formation of Gondwana, a Chilean band that has slowly made an impact around the globe. Formed in 1987, during the years of the Pinochet dictatorship in their native land, the band had to keep a relatively low profile until the political climate eased, as the government wasn't too keen on a younger generation airing beliefs that didn't mesh with their own, especially if they involved Rastafarianism, with its peaceful approach to life. In some ways, that slow development was good, because it gave them a chance to work out their own sound, which, according to singer Quique Niera, became "very rockish, but we also have the South American traditional rhythms, like the bolero." That mix showed up to some extent on their debut Together in 1996, but really came to fruition four years later on their sophomore effort, Second Coming. In Chile the album was titled Alabanza, and proved to be a breakthrough, rocketing them to the top of the national charts. The extracted single "Antonia" also proved to be a chart-topper. The album didn't shy away from political issues, with "Libertad" dealing frankly with the justice and peace that eluded Chileans during the dictatorship. In the wake of the album's U.S. release on RAS, Gondwana undertook a world tour. ~ Chris Nickson, Rovi THE CUMBIEROS Seattle, WA ***************************** The Cumbieros are a Seattle born multi-national cumbia band made up of talented musicians from Chile, Brazil and North America. Featuring such instruments as violin, accordion, guiro, guitar and horns, The Cumbieros fuse traditional and contemporary South American cumbia with the modern sounds of ska and rock creating fun, high-energy music that drives everyone to the dance floor. Cumbia is a genre of music/dance that originated in Colombia and is now extremely popular all across Latin America. The Cumbieros hope to spread the popularity of this music to the Pacific Northwest and beyond with one goal in mind; getting people on the dance floor. Come dance with us! EsoOOoOOoo!! PEACEMAKER NATION Seattle, WA ***************************** Peacemaker Nation is a Seattle-based Island Soul band with a hint of RnB, Hip Hop and some Rock fused into our sound. We are a band that will get you up and dancing, reminisce of your childhood, and fall in love all in one show. We're looking to spread great soulful sounds to a stage near you!!