BuenRostro

BuenRostro: Musical Fusion and Social Awareness

BuenRostro is a Mexican band that has established itself as one of the most innovative groups in the Post-Folk scene. With an artistic approach that fuses traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds, BuenRostro creates a musical experience that transcends borders. Their music not only celebrates Mexican roots but also addresses themes of environmental and social awareness, deeply connecting with the audience on an emotional and sensory level.

In 2024, BuenRostro was selected to perform at the prestigious Vive Latino Festival, one of the most important events in Ibero-American music. Their performance was enthusiastically received by both critics and attendees.

Throughout their career, the band has brought their music to international audiences through three successful tours in France and Canada. In 2022, BuenRostro embarked on their first tour of France, and in 2023 and 2024, they conquered Canadian stages, performing at renowned festivals such as the Calgary Folk Music Fest, Winnipeg Folk Music Fest, Hillside Festival, Vancouver Folk Music Fest, Salmon Arm "Roots and Blues," and the Canmore Folk Festival. These achievements have solidified BuenRostro as a global force, capable of connecting with diverse audiences around the world.

Their most recent show, "Resuena," goes beyond music. Through a post-apocalyptic narrative, BuenRostro uses recycled and upcycled materials to create a vibrant tribal aesthetic, inviting the audience to reflect on human resilience and the importance of sustainability. With a 90-minute runtime, "Resuena" is not just a concert; it is a call to action, a celebration of life, and a collective consciousness.

BuenRostro has proven to be a band that not only innovates musically but also uses their platform to promote social change, deeply connecting with audiences and establishing themselves as a leading voice in contemporary Mexican music.
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Mysterious characters in wild costumes float through the crowd before appearing on stage. It’s BuenRostro, a collective who represent deep-but-fresh sonics and cultures, likely even for those familiar with other Mexican artists and styles. Buenrostro formed in 2010 in San Pedro Atocpan on Mexico City’s southern edge. They grew up immersed in the deep roots and customs of their elder nahuatl (the language of Aztec/Mexica) speakers; inspiring them to experiment and create through their ancestor’s Mexican traditional rhythms and worldwide art. Six musicians (voice-jarana, accordion, electric guitar, bass, drums and Latin percussion) fuse Mexican regional sounds and connect diverse artistic disciplines through Latin American folklore, cumbia, samba jazz and rock. It’s relatable multi-cultural traditional music’s avant-garde with vibrant and visual music, dance and theatre. BuenRostro addresses humanity’s impact on the planet with upcycled garments and stage scenery made from recycled bottles and clothing, integrating characters inspired by global cultural traditions.

Biography by Kerry Clarke