Los Amigos Invisibles

Since their first album in 1995, Los Amigos Invisibles have developed a sound based on the “gozadera” - an irresistible fusion of Latin rhythms with fiery funk and lounge music. The band got their first break when David Byrne (Talking Heads) discovered one of their albums by chance in a Manhattan record shop. He immediately called the band up in their native Venezuela and soon after, signed them to his label: Luaka Bop. Byrne opened doors for the band across the globe and Los Amigos Invisibles soon became an international touring machine. Los Amigos Invisibles moved to New York City from their hometown of Caracas in 2001 and entrenched themselves in the local scene. With their electrifying live show, the group began building a considerable fan-base across the U.S. collaborating with artists such as Louie Vega (Masters At Work), Dimitri From Paris, Natalia Lafourcade, Cachorro López and Jorge Gonzalez, among others. Los Amigos Invisibles were able to establish themselves in the international dance music scene and expand their sound, while raking in Grammy nominations year after year and performing all over the globe as well as on television shows like The Jimmy Kimmel Show. In the last few years, they have established their own record label - Gozadera Records – and have tightened their hooks and focused their songs, recording their most accessible work yet.Los Amigos Invisibles have toured in over 60 countries. They’re latest release, ‘Commercial,’ was awarded a Latin GRAMMY for “Best Alternative Album”; the band’s fifth-career GRAMMY Nomination. They have recorded six studio albums, one live DVD/CD, have set up a record label and have been in the music business for eighteen years with high hopes to continue doing what they love for years to come. Los Amigos Invisibles are:Mauricio Arcas: PercussionJulio Briceño: Vocals Armando Figueredo: Keyboards José Luis Pardo: Guitar Juan Manuel Roura: Drums José Rafael Torres: Bass For more information: www.amigosinvisibles.com PRAISE FOR ‘COMMERCIAL’: "[Los Amigos Invisibles] bridge language barriers by making their music relentlessly accessible... Non-stop propulsion makes this summer party disc soar like a non stop to Caracas.” - SPIN (8/10 Star Review)“Fresh ideas and rhythms on ‘Commercial’... a summer soundtrack perfect for days at the beach, nights on the dance floor… Like the cream of Los Amigos Invisibles' music, it hits the sweet spot between the heart and the hips.” - BOSTON GLOBE “The simple fact is, just about anyone who hears [‘Commercial’] will like something about it. Their songs are melodic, funky as hell, and are pretty much guaranteed to get dance floors pumping… A killer summer album.” - ALL MUSIC GUIDE “One part ‘70s crime-drama keyboards, two parts porno flick bass-lines, a dash of groovy funk guitar riffs and a glaze of hip shakin’ Latin beats... Los Amigos Invisibles make their triumphant return with their new album, ‘Commercial.’” - FILTER “A superb, surprisingly accessible album from this distinguished Venezuelan group.” - YAHOO! MUSIC