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Lead Guitar, Other Percussion.ABOUT
Oldenburg takes a new approach on the Alternative genre by adding a Venezuelan twist to the sounds of rock & roll. Native from the city of Caracas, Oldenburg incorporates aboriginal instruments and rhythms from Latin America into his pop-rock influenced songs.
His "Venezuelan Roots Rock" is a well balanced mix of overdriven electric guitars with the sounds of native instruments like the four stringed guitar called "Cuatro", or the sea shell horns named "Guaruras". Oldenburg lyrics reflect the reality of immigration and social issues within an unique framework of his trademark nature related metaphors and conservationist themes.
New York based, Oldenburg started as a band in 2003 and shaped its signature sound in hands of former King Chango (Luaka Bop, Warner) guitar player Miguel Oldenburg and drummer Luis “el pulpo” Ruiz, guitar extraordinaire Inti Maldonado and bassist Andres Jimenez. Currently promoting their independent released album “Memorias de bravo pueblo”, a series of heartfelt compositions that include the montuno driven single “Catira” and the song “Vinotinto”, selected as part of the soundtrack for the Venezuelan patch of the FIFA 2004 video game.
Oldenburg was named “Best Band East Coast 2004” by the Latin Alternative Magazine BOOM! And recently selected as the flag band for a series of micro documentaries about the Latin Rock movement in New York produced by HBO Plus.
“This is beautiful work… a huge emerging talent…a terrific melodic pop style, colored by traditional instruments, giving the music a "rootsy" flavor at times”. Taxi A&R
.MIGUELOLDENBURG
- Screen name:
- oldenburg
- Member since:
- Feb 22 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years together:
- 4
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 53 years
Influences
Nil Lara, Wallflowers, Soda Stereo, Juanes, Pepe Alba.
Members Of Band
Miguel Oldenburg: vocals, guitars, venezuelan cuatro.
Luis "pulpo" Ruiz: drums.
Andres Jimenez: bass
Inti Maldonado: guitars
MUSIC
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Catira
Catira Album: Memorias de bravo pueblo Genre: Latin
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Sur
Sur Album: Memorias de bravo pueblo Genre: Latin
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Cancion malherida
Cancion malherida Album: Memorias de bravo pueblo Genre: Latin
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Guacamaya
Guacamaya Album: Memorias de bravo pueblo Genre: Latin