CANDELEROS
Folcore, Madrid
Based in Madrid but hailing from Colombia, Venezuela and Spain, the project's genetics mixes ingredients inherited from cumbia, chicha and traditional salsa with an imaginary where Afro-Caribbean tribalism, less passive dub, contemporary psychedelia, Latin jazz and frenetic dance confirm Candeleros as a bridge, plurinational and polyphonic project.
Candeleros is a Spanish/South American sextet based in Madrid. Caribbean sounds, particularly Afro-Venezuelan and Afro-Colombian, are the backbone of this musical experimentation that results in a psychedelic ritual guided by the trance of percussion, drum machines, delays, guitar melodies, and synthesizers. From the pulsating rhythms of Sangueos and Quitiplas to the energy of Culo e’ Puya and Cumbia, mixed with psychedelia, punk energy, and urban rhythms, their compositions are a journey through the rich traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America, passing through the vibrant Madrid of the 21st century, immersing us in an authentic musical ritual at each of their concerts. Candeleros has performed at many internationally prominent events and festivals such as Les Trans Musicales, Jazz sous les Pommiers (France), LAMC NYC, SXSW 2021-2023 (USA), Sziget Festival (Hungary), Boom Festival (Portugal), Sonorama Ribera, Festival BAM, Sinsal, and Monkey Week (Spain). They have also played at the Forum do Futuro in Porto, Baile Tropicante in Lisbon, Muévelo! in Paris, and Movimientos in London. Additionally, they have been featured on platforms like KEXP Radio, Radio Gladys Palmera, Radio Aire Libre, and Sofar Sounds. Candeleros has made a mark on the international stage, performing at renowned festivals and events such as TransMusicales, Jazz sous les Pommiers, LAMC NYC, SXSW, Sziget Festival, Boom Festival, Sonorama Ribera, Festival BAM, Sinsal Festival, and Monkey Week. They’ve also graced stages at the Forum do Futuro in Porto, Baile Tropicante in Lisbon, Muévelo! in Paris, and Movimientos in London. Their unique sound has also been featured on platforms like KEXP Radio, Radio Gladys Palmera, Radio Aire Libre, and Sofar Sounds.
