11-12-2016 @ 17:02
The Colombian-Argentinian band Che Sudaka goes on tour again or, to put it another way, in 2017 the tour of Che Sudaka goes into its 15th year, because strictly speaking, this extraordinary band never took a break from touring: for the past fifteen years it crosses frontiers and breaks limits, inviting with its songs under the motto “Bailar pensando!” (english: “think while you dance!”) the audience throughout all five continents not only to have a cheerful party but also to develop social awareness and solidarity.
The band, based in Barcelona, has announced on its website first dates for its Wintertour in Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands, and prepares also the release of a new album on occasion of its 15th anniversary in march 2017. Che Sudaka has re-recorded in its studio a delighful selection of its best-known songs from the last fifteen years, featuring various surprise guests. Also included in the upcoming album will be three completely new songs. Name and artwork of the new album will be revealed at the beginning of the new year.
Before closing the cicle of its last album “Hoy”, Che Sudaka launched on November 15th its videoclip of the single “Cuando Será” (English: “when will it be”) and dedicates this new work to the non-governmental organization Via Campesina and its pacific struggle for the food sovereignty of the peoples of the world.
"Che Sudaka, the new ambassadors of Latin American mestizaje..."
World Music Central / US
"Great band, loads of energy and difficult not to dance to."
Malcolm Haynes / Glastonbury Festival UK
"A band of renegades that can really drive a crowd wild. They tore up the Carnival Star and Moonshine stage on the slopes of Mount Fuji. Perfect for any festival."
Jason Mayall / Fuji Rock
"One of those bands you have to see once in your lifetime! I had a smile on my face from the first beat until the very last!"
Fruzsina Szép / Sziget Festival HU
"Che Sudaka deliver a fierce punk reggae Barça Latino groove, a delicious radioactive musical soup that will make you move, make your hair fall out and rearrange your soul. PS: Did someone electrocute the drummer like in Spinal Tap?"
Peter Culshaw / music journalist, author of "Clandestino - In Search of Manu Chao"
"UB40 draw great inspiration from musicians who are totally committed to their music and performance, you cant fake 'soul' & you can't buy musical integrity so when a band like Che Sudaka steps on stage you have no choice but to listen."
Brian Travers / UB40
Chesudaka concert in Netherlands:
17-02-2017 Amsterdam - Melkweg