DUBLAB: LA PHONE HOME on Vans Ch. 66 | Son Rompe Pera + Sonido Charales + El Gran(t) Samurai
DUBLAB’S LA Phone Home welcomes Son Rompe Pera for a live performance, while Sonido Charales and El Gran(t) Samurai (ZZK Records) hold it down on the decks! Tune in today at 10AM (PT) on Vans Ch. 66 or Instagram Live.
About today’s lineup:
Born and raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the rich legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe Pera. While firmly rooted in the tradition of this historic instrument, their fresh take on the folk icon challenges its limits as never before, moving it into the garage/punk world of urban misfits and firmly planting it in the 21st century.
Originally performing alongside their father at local events since they were kids, their absolute unique blend comes from a typical youthful rebellion, when as teenagers they left behind their upbringing on the marimba and began to play in various punk, rockabilly and ska bands. Now they’ve gone full circle with the marimba back leading the way, and their live shows are a sweaty mess of dancing fans, with their authenticity shining through as they give their modern interpretation of Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian classics, as well as their own original material and some surprise covers. The contrast of the traditional marimba with their youthful attitude and street sense connects the audience to the past while they dance into the future.
ABOUT LA PHONE HOME + VANS CHANNEL 66
Channel 66 takes “Off The Wall & On The Air”, broadcasting live weekdays from New York City, Chicago, Mexico City, and Los Angeles. Vans Channel 66 programming aims to celebrate the unique creative culture of each city featuring DJ sets, curated radio shows, talks, workshops, and performances hosted by Vans friends & family across music, art, action sports, and street culture.
DUBLAB’s LA Phone Home is a bi-monthly series (airing 2nd + 4th Thursday of the month from 12-2pm PST) that will present our extended independent and creative network of community organizers, musicians, DJs, activists, and cultural organizations, with a focus on the multifaceted community of Los Angeles. LA Phone Home will feature forward-thinking conversations, and explorations in music and visual arts, serving as means for communication and expression, and we hope will inspire those to experiment and create.
