LAS SUCIAS

BIOGRAPHY: 

Las Sucias is a duo formed by Danishta Rivero and Alexandra Buschman, mixing anti-patriarchal riotgrrrl lyrics, afro- caribbean rhythms, brujería noise and possessed vocals. Each performance is a ritual that combines all of the senses and elevates into a higher realm, inspiring the listener to dance, speak in tongues, laugh hysterically and get possessed by the spirits awoken.

 

"¡Salte del Medio!"

LAS SUCIAS

Las Sucias is a feminist noise duo formed by Danishta Rivero and Alexandra Buschma. The Oakland based group's chaotic mix of influences range from old school Caribbean styles such as Reggaetón, Dembow and Dancehall, to Noise, European 1960's vanguard, Goth, Riotgrrrl Punk, Free Jazz, Experimental and Industrial. Additionally their sound was shaped
Las Sucias is a feminist noise duo formed by Danishta Rivero and Alexandra Buschma. The Oakland based group's chaotic mix of influences range from old school Caribbean styles such as Reggaetón, Dembow and Dancehall, to Noise, European 1960's vanguard, Goth, Riotgrrrl Punk, Free Jazz, Experimental and Industrial. Additionally their sound was shaped by BOMBA and GAITA DE TAMBORA DE VENEZUELA, styles that already contain a blend of the cultures of Venezuela and Puerto Rico respectively.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDlTgY5n5_c
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"10 artists centering Latinidad in the sound of the Bay today" in 48hills - July 2020 

"Las Sucias, the musical duo that aims to end the patriarchy of reggaetón" in BBC - July 2016 

"Meet Las Sucias, Oakland Brujas Who Found the Missing Link Between Reggaeton and Noise" in Remezcla - June 2016 

"¡Chiquito, Bendito!" by Las Sucias Review in Pitchfork - May 2016 

"Wrecking the Patriarchy with Oakland Reggaetón Duo Las Sucias" in KQED Arts - May 2016 

¡Salte del Medio! featured in "The Top Sixteen Bay Area Music Releases of 2016" in East Bay Express - December 2016

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