Héctor Buitrago
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Hector Buitrago is the co-member of the multiple Grammy winning Colombian Latin alternative band Aterciopelados
. Buitrago came from a hardcore rock background, heading a group called La Pestilencia
, while co-member Andrea Echeverri
had been drawn into the fledgling scene through art school friends. Hector and Andrea went on to open one of Bogota’s only rock clubs, and their relationship is one Latin rock’s most successful artistic partnerships.
, whose debut solo album was released a year before. “Conector” features guest vocals from an array of platinum-selling artists including Julieta Venegas
, Alex Ubago
and Echeverri, as well as some of Colombia’s most acclaimed local musicians including Ever Suárez, Martina Camargo, and Noel Petro. The album is a musical and spiritual journey with Buitrago forming connections between different cultures, ways of thought and life through music. The album combines elements of contemporary rock and electronica with traditional Colombian and global rhythms as well as thoughtful and spiritual lyrics. The first single was “Altísimo” featuring the unlikely vocal pairing of Spanish pop artist Alex Ubago
and Echeverri.
Aterciopelados
Aterciopelados , also referred to as los Aterciopelados on some albums and other promotional materials, are a rock band from Colombia. Led by Andrea Echeverri and Héctor Buitrago, they have been one of the first rock bands from Colombia to gain international notice and is among the country's top...
. Buitrago came from a hardcore rock background, heading a group called La Pestilencia
La Pestilencia
La Pestilencia is a hardcore punk band from Colombia formed in 1986. The band has released six studio albums, the most recent being Paranormal.-History:The band was formed in 1986 Bogotá, Colombia, by Dilson Díaz and Héctor Buitrago.- Discography :...
, while co-member Andrea Echeverri
Andrea Echeverri
Andrea Echeverri is a Colombian rock/pop singer and guitarist, born in Bogotá in 1965. She is the lead singer in Aterciopelados where she also plays the acoustic guitar. Echeverri has long captivated audiences with her potently melodic brand of feminism...
had been drawn into the fledgling scene through art school friends. Hector and Andrea went on to open one of Bogota’s only rock clubs, and their relationship is one Latin rock’s most successful artistic partnerships.
"Conector" (Album)
Hector Buitrago’s “Conector” (a play on words which translates to “With Hector” and also “Connector”), released in 2006, marks the first solo project by the Aterciopelados co-founder, following in the footsteps of Aterciopelados frontwoman Andrea EcheverriAndrea Echeverri
Andrea Echeverri is a Colombian rock/pop singer and guitarist, born in Bogotá in 1965. She is the lead singer in Aterciopelados where she also plays the acoustic guitar. Echeverri has long captivated audiences with her potently melodic brand of feminism...
, whose debut solo album was released a year before. “Conector” features guest vocals from an array of platinum-selling artists including Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas Percevault , known professionally as Julieta Venegas, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, who sings pop-rock in Spanish. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. She has a twin sister, Yvonne, who is a photographer...
, Alex Ubago
Álex Ubago
Álex Ubago is a Spanish singer-songwriter. He is especially known for his heartfelt voice and his ballads. He rose to stardom in 2001, when he appeared as a guest on a hit TV show in Spain. Alex started to tour national radios with his guitar to sing his songs live and be interviewed...
and Echeverri, as well as some of Colombia’s most acclaimed local musicians including Ever Suárez, Martina Camargo, and Noel Petro. The album is a musical and spiritual journey with Buitrago forming connections between different cultures, ways of thought and life through music. The album combines elements of contemporary rock and electronica with traditional Colombian and global rhythms as well as thoughtful and spiritual lyrics. The first single was “Altísimo” featuring the unlikely vocal pairing of Spanish pop artist Alex Ubago
Álex Ubago
Álex Ubago is a Spanish singer-songwriter. He is especially known for his heartfelt voice and his ballads. He rose to stardom in 2001, when he appeared as a guest on a hit TV show in Spain. Alex started to tour national radios with his guitar to sing his songs live and be interviewed...
and Echeverri.