COLOMBIA’S MOST IMPORTANT ROCK BAND WILL PLAY AT AUSTIN TEXAS

Colombia’s most acclaimed rock band  is getting ready to display its latin talent at one of the biggest Music Festivals in the US.

The Colombian band acclaimed by their hits: Bam, Mister Danger, Más vale Tarde Que Nunca (better late than never) , La Fuerza Del Amor (Power of Love), El Pibe De Mi Barrio ( The Neighborhood “Pibe”) and  Para Todos Todo (Everything for everybody) will travel next week to play in two showcases at Austin, TX, at the legendary music and media entertainment festival, South By Southwest.

(Everything for everybody) will travel next week to play in two showcases at Austin, TX, at the legendary music and media entertainment festival, South By Southwest. With an 11 year career and 4 albums (3 indie and the latest one with Sony Music)  the band has conquered Colombian media, charts and fans with

Their powerful lyrics about politics, the environment and  the latin neighborhood. Their music comes  with a touch of authenticity and latin sounds such as cumbia, tango and ska, an original sound with a unique message that has made them an icon in their native Colombia.  The band has been nominated to 2 MTV awards, the first one in 2006 with their album –Bombea (Pump it) and in 2008 with their album Sagrado Corazon (Sacred Heart). They also won “Best Local Band” at the Shock awards last November and are currently nominated in 8 categories for Premios Nuestra Tierra.

They also won “Best Local Band” at the Shock awards last November and are currently nominated in 8 categories for Premios Nuestra Tierra.

Last year the band had over 50 concerts and became the only Colombian band to participate in the Converse Campaign- Connectivity. They were  part of a Levis tour to support their Foundation- Niños por un Planeta Mejor (Kids for a better Planet) which helps sexually abused children. As part of this initiative the band designed a T-shirt sold in Levis stores and the proceeds were donated to the foundation.

Dont miss out this opportunity to hook up with new Colombian sounds.

DOCTOR KRÁPULA es una banda de rock alternativo latinoamericano, que transmite a la humanidad  mensajes de transformación y de activación de la conciencia a través de su música popular  mestiza. Formada en Bogotá Colombia por 5 músicos en 1998. En 10 años de carrera y 4 trabajos discográficos [el Carnaval de la Apatilla] [Dele la Welta al Disco] [Bombea] y [Sagrado Corazón] los integrantes de  Doctor Krápula se han  posicionado como gestores  del movimiento  artístico consciente de  América Latina. Cuenta con un poderoso show en vivo que ha logrado impactar el corazón y trascender en la memoria de más de un millón de personas en más de 500 presentaciones. El amor de sus seguidores y su persistente y continuo trabajo los han hecho merecedores de más de 10 premios Shock de la música, 4 Premios Nuestra Tierra, 3 nominaciones en los premios Mtv Latinos, una nominación en los Premios 40 Principales en España además de  innumerables reconocimientos por parte de la prensa especializada y masiva gracias a su música y a sus acciones. La música de Doctor Krápula se deja bailar y se deja reflexionar y ha logrado irrumpir en los grandes mercados sin negociar el carácter revolucionario de su esencia lírica.

DOCTOR KRAPULA ...música para el planeta.

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