What is something special about ChocQuibTown?
ChocQuibTown is one of the most innovative bands to emerge in recent years from Colombia, captivating fans with a blend of Hip-Hop, salsa and marimba-infused rhythms. Quibdo, like the band, is about the barrio: The wooden shanties where music reigns and is an essential part of daily life.
Why are they called ChocQuibTown?
The band named themselves after the city and department that they had grown up in: Tostao said that “we chose the name because it’s very sonorous, and in music all the elements you use must be focused in sound”.
Who are the members of ChocQuibTown?
GoyoVocals
SlowVocalsTostão
ChocQuibTown/Members
Where are ChocQuibTown from?
Quibdo, ColombiaChocQuibTown / OriginQuibdó is the capital city of Chocó Department, in Western Colombia, and is located on the Atrato River. The municipality of Quibdó has an area of 3,337.5 km² and a population of 129,237, predominantly Afro Colombian and Zambo Colombians. Wikipedia
When was ChocQuibTown founded?
2000ChocQuibTown / Active from
Formed in 2000, the trio is comprised of brother and sister, Gloria “Goyo” Martínez and Miguel “Slow” Martínez, and Carlos “Tostao” Valencia.
How long has ChocQuibTown been around?
Chocquibtown, colombian band. The Colombian hip-hop and alternative music group was created in 2000 and has become one of the most renowned Latin American bands. Mixing urban sounds and Pacific folklore led to overwhelming independent success.
What awards has ChocQuibTown won?
Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Fusion AlbumChocQuibTown / Awards
They won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song for their tune, “De Donde Vengo Yo” in 2010. In 2015, ChocQuibTown won another Latin Grammy for Best Tropical Fusion Album for their record, El Mismo.
How many songs do ChocQuibTown have?
| ChocQuibTown discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 4 |
| EPs | 2 |
| Singles | 13 |
| Promotional singles | 3 |
What are two awards the ChocQuibTown members have received?
Awards
- Grammy Awards.
- Latin Grammy Awards.
- Premios Nuestra Tierra.
- Premios Shock (Colombia)
- Premios Lo Nuestro (Americas)
When was Chocquibtown formed?
