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Artist Information
Biography
Cuñao is a project by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Julio C Montero. The band is based in Los Angeles but with roots in NYC. Montero was born in Ecuador, but grew up in the multicultural streets of Queens, NY. This mixtures of cultures heavily painted the musical world Cuñao would later come to explore.
The band started as a recording collaboration between Hugo Muñoz and Julio Montero in New York City in the summer of 2010. Having recorded a few songs under their belt, Julio moved to L.A. and finished the album. The end result was the self-released debut “Trabajo Y Ron” in March 2011. The album was a fusion of electronics beats and synthesized sounds with the spirit of ethnic folk music.
Always having an affinity for the classic romantic ballads popular in 70’s South America, Cuñao’s songs are simple in form, but transform and adapt to other genres in much the same way Julio adapted to his new culture upon arriving to NYC. Cuñao’s music is the result of an attempted hybrid of these old Latin songs with the rock and electronic spirit, but are held together by afro-centric and world rhythms.
In 2012 Cuñao has gone back to its Latin folk roots. Stripped down to acoustic guitar, vocals and percussion, They are playing live venues in Los Angeles.
Instrumentation
Julio Montero - Vocals, Guitar
Discography
Self released Debut album-
Trabajo Y Ron (March 2011)
Official Website
Links
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Setlist
Cuñao Song Playlist
Luchador
La Oveja Negra
Fantasy Girl (Johnny O cover)
Yo no sirvo para el sol
Zombie (Cranberries cover)
Disparo y Sueño pt.1
Mas Alla
El Don
Por Que Te Vas
Gaitan