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DuMATU
DuMATU formed in Lima, Peru, with founding members Pedro Luis Pacora and Doris Bayly. Their approach involved bringing traditional Peruvian instruments like...
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DuMATU formed in Lima, Peru, with founding members Pedro Luis Pacora and Doris Bayly. Their approach involved bringing traditional Peruvian instruments like the charango and quena together with electric guitars and synthesizers. The band's 1999 song "Princesa Maloquera" became their most recognizable track, telling a story about a woman who defies expectations.
Their music pulled from various sources, including Inca and Andean sounds alongside Afro-Peruvian rhythms, jazz, and rock. This blend sometimes drew criticism from traditionalists, but the group continued with their fusion approach. They released albums like "Huayno Rock" in 1997 and "Mala Mujer" in 2002.
Other members included Alejandro Mendez on electric guitar, Jorge "Coco" Zambrano on bass, and Javier La Rosa on cajon and percussion. Their recordings show a band working across different styles without settling into just one category.
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