3 Bocas formed in Seville, Spain in 2017, with Javier Serrano, Daniel López, and Andrés García coming together around a mix of flamenco, jazz, and other rhythms. Their name, meaning 'three mouths,' nods to their different backgrounds. They released their debut album '1' in 2019, which blended flamenco with bossa nova and electronic touches.
Early on, they faced some skepticism from traditional flamenco circles for their fusion approach. Their cover of 'Shallow' from A Star Is Born drew criticism for appropriation, though they defended it as a flamenco reinterpretation. They kept working, and their 2021 album 'Sueños' featured collaborations with flamenco artists like José Mercé and Estrella Morente.
Serrano handles vocals, López plays guitar with jazz harmonies, and García brings percussion that mixes flamenco and Latin rhythms. Their sound pulls from traditional Spanish flamenco, jazz figures like Miles Davis, Brazilian bossa nova, and modern electronic music. They've performed at international festivals and shared stages with artists such as Sting and Carlos Santana.
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