Bio Ritmo May 25, 2010

Sergio Elmir, Exclaim Reviews:

“What is salsa if not another example of a unique musical genre created out of experimentation? That’s the basic theory surrounding the new Bio Ritmo album, Bionico. On this new release, Bio Ritmo take lessons learned from the originators of salsa, specifically the idea that salsa is and always will be an evolving genre. So now classic tumbao pianos meet with spacey synths and clave bars are peppered with echo-y vibes. With a touch of class, courtesy of former Fania engineer Jon Fausty, Bionico is a powerhouse salsa record full of heavy rhythms and some outright experimental fusions. Tracks like “A la cha,” which carries a heavy nod towards Middle Eastern influences, the straight up kitsch of “Bionico Boogaloo,” a salsa version of the classic Bionic Man theme, or even the spacey salsa vibes of “Lisandra” demonstrate the capacity of this band to take the salsa vibe to places it’s never been. Clearly showcasing their skills for experimentation, as well as their knack for thick salsa rhythms, Bio Ritmo have created a genuinely funky and wild salsa album that is as much about the old school as it is about taking the genre to the next level...”

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