Dutch artist Dick Verdult has started an experimental cumbia scene in Buenos Aires and I wish I was there. Small spaces, packed with sweaty Argentines, and websites filled with information about an imaginary community of musicians is the type of shit I'm into. Originally from the Netherlands, he is also a poet, graphic artist and director. He took the pop music from South America, particularly Columbia and my very own Mexico and he created an Autechre meets vallenato style. He even created what was a fake festival to accompany the music, but which then became a real one due to Argentine interest.
"Insolent chorus, moving territories, broken melodies, politically engaged lyrics: it's live, with beautiful visuals too, that Dick el Demasiado uncovers his talents."
Check him out here.
