Mike Hammer : «Con el idioma español llegamos a mucha más gente»
por María G. Picatoste, corresponsal de ABC en NY
Vetusta Morla es un sexteto de rock originado a finales de los ’90 que trata de ir más allá de los estereotipos del género. Primeramente en un sentido estético, añadiendo timbres y patrones rítmicos ajenos a la tradición del rock, integrándose en él sin pretender la fusión ni el mestizaje. Su intenso directo y unas letras que prefieren la sugerencia de imágenes al mensaje unívoco e invitan a la participación activa del oyente, son los otros dos anclajes artísticos de su música. Ambas características contribuyen a una sensación de pertenencia (totalmente real, por otro lado) que nace en quien les escucha.
ICNY ofrece un encuentro abierto con la banda, aprovechando su concierto en Nueva York al día siguiente, durante el cual sus miembros mantendrán un coloquio con el público asistente
Vetusta Morla is a Spanish rock band formed in the late 90s with the aim of going beyond the stereotypes of that genre. In their songs they incorporate sounds and rhythms akin to world music, while always maintaining a core of rock. Their live shows are powerful and intense. Their lyrics prefer subtle imagery to overt messages, which invite the listener to participate actively. These artistic cornerstones contribute to a feeling of belonging that grows among the followers of their music.
As a first stop prior to Vetusta Morla´s performance in New York, ICNY offers a Q&A with the band open to the public
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This edition presents dynamic view of different cultural and artistic trends from Spain touring 18 U.S.cities. In collaboration with some of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the country we have boosted the vitality of the program with current Photography, Architecture, Film, Design, Music, Literature, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.
From the works of masters such as Picasso, Miró and Goya to the contemporary photography of Alberto García-Alix, exhibited for the first time in the States; from the renowned guitarist Paco de Lucía to the best indie bands participating in South by Southwest Festival . Special attention to post-digital contemporary design in Spain. Music is another highlight of this season. The project Flamenco Soul represented with groups and soloists: Vetusta Morla, Guadalupe plata, Raimundo and Diego Amador, Quique González, Bigott, Mujeres, Za!, Furguson or L.A.
Film, ‘Chico and Rita’, by Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal and Tono Errando. Fashion and cinema are combined in Desire Unlimited: The Cinema of Pedro Almodóvar, a book that will be presented by designer David Delfín in New York. The showing of Ñew York, brings together the work of Spanish and Latino artists residing in New York. The exhibition BRAVOS, with its cutting edge designers, as well as YAS: Young Architects of Spain
Read more: spainarts&culture; larazon.es; arteenlared.com; noticias.universia.es; nyork.cervantes.org