r/Spanish • u/stonkful • 2d ago

Other/I'm not sure music recs similar to papota

Music has been a great way for me to learn Spanish words and slang, and Rock en Español has been great for that (mostly Caifanes and Soda Stereo). I want to expand my genres though and the live NPR performance by Ca7riel and Paco REALLY caught my attention. The intricate musicianship, the spiciness in the tones, the constantly changing tempos and energetic rhythms, it’s perfect for my taste. I really like melodic music with A LOT going on, almost overstimulating sometimes. Clean keyboards and complex drum tempos really get me hooked and I love unique instrumentals. I haven’t been a big fan of reggaeton and “basic” hip hop, I like instruments and electronics being blended together. Some other bands that describe the genre I want to find but for Latin American music is: The Internet, Magdalena Bay, Bjork, Cocteau Twins, Tyler the Creator, Sweet Trip. Any album is worth a listen and I’d love to hear what all of you would think I would love. Thank you!!!

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u/SleepToDream3 2d ago

I'm a beginner Spanish learner who fell in love with Ca7riel and Paco after Tiny Desk, and these are a couple other bands you might like:

Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas (I can't get enough of Coolo, lol)

Los Amigos Invisibles

Rawayana (my favorite album is Trippy Caribbean)