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Tortu Aka Don Miguel
Tortu Aka Don Miguel is the stage name of Miguel Angel Hernando, who grew up in Algete, a town near Madrid. His music pulls from traditional Spanish sounds...
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Tortu Aka Don Miguel is the stage name of Miguel Angel Hernando, who grew up in Algete, a town near Madrid. His music pulls from traditional Spanish sounds like flamenco and rumba, but he also works with hip-hop, rock, and electronic textures. The group formed in the early 2000s as a collective, with Hernando on vocals and guitar alongside members like El Chicharron on bass, El Gitano on drums, and El Coreano on keyboards.
Their debut album, 'Las Palabras del Proletariado,' came out in 2005. It was followed by records like 'El Llamamiento de la Tribu' in 2007 and 'Crónicas del Ultramar' in 2011. One of their tracks, 'Lanzallamas Oriental,' appears among their top songs. The lyrics often touch on social and political themes, which has drawn both praise and criticism over time.
Tortu Aka Don Miguel has worked with other Spanish artists such as Manu Chao, Kiko Veneno, and Amparanoia. Their sound doesn't settle into one genre, mixing those traditional rhythms with electronic beats and rock energy. They put out another album, 'Nuevo Mundo,' in 2015.
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