La Barra
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La Barra

La Barra formed in 1987 in Maldonado, Uruguay, with Jaime Roos on vocals, José "Pepe" Guerra and Guillermo "Cacho" Deicas on guitar, Marcelo "Zurdo" Bessio on...

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La Barra's cumbia-rock mix from Uruguay

A Maldonado band that stirred talk with songs like 'Culpable o no' and kept recording into the 2000s.

For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Culpable o no' or 'Agua pasada'. They're the kind of songs that explain why the band stuck around.

They caught on in Uruguay and beyond by mixing cumbia, rock, and pop in a way that felt local but traveled. Songs like 'Culpable o no' became staples, and their lyrics sometimes drew criticism or legal disputes. Tracks like 'La culpa' and 'Agua pasada' still get played on Latin radio years later.

They formed in 1987 in Maldonado with Jaime Roos on vocals and a lineup that included José Guerra and Guillermo Deicas. Their debut came in 1990, followed by albums like 'Maracaibo' in 1992 and 'La noche perfecta' in 1995, with Deicas leaving in 1994 and bassist Marcelo Bessio departing in 1999. They kept going into the 2000s with 'Yo soy la barra' in 2000.

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La Barra formed in 1987 in Maldonado, Uruguay, with Jaime Roos on vocals, José "Pepe" Guerra and Guillermo "Cacho" Deicas on guitar, Marcelo "Zurdo" Bessio on bass, and Christian "Chicho" Ledesma on drums. Their debut album came out in 1990, followed by others like "Maracaibo" in 1992 and "La noche perfecta" in 1995. The lineup shifted over time, with Deicas leaving in 1994 and Bessio departing in 1999.

Songs like "Culpable o no" and "Maldito Amor" became staples for the band, mixing cumbia, rock, and pop in a way that caught on in Uruguay and beyond. Their music sometimes stirred talk, with lyrics that drew criticism and occasional legal disputes over copyright.

They kept recording into the 2000s, putting out "Yo soy la barra" in 2000. While details about awards or later activity are sparse, their tracks remain in rotation, especially "La culpa" and "Agua pasada," which still get played on Latin radio.

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