Las Rubias del Norte's sound is a re-invention, a nostalgic throwback to a time and place mostly imagined where Peruvian waltzes, Andean huaynos and Cuban Guajiras mix with French opera, Cowboy tunes and Bollywood classics. The result plays like a dreamy soundtrack with classical harmonies set to a Latin beat. All three of their albums are available on
Barbès Records, including
Ziguala, their attempt at reimagining what a pop record would sound like had the global Latin influence - which was so prevalent until the early 60's - continued its course without interruption. Expect forays into Bollywood, Sicilian songs, Kurt Weill and Yéyé.
Featuring
Allyssa Lamb - vocals & keyboards;
Emily Hurst - vocals;
Taylor Bregren-Chrisman - bass;
Olivier Conan - cuatro;
Greg Stare - percussion;
Giancarlo Vulcano - guitar.