A 1990s Argentine group that mixed cumbia with rock and hip-hop, led by vocalist Javier Leiva.
For a good sense of their style, try "Como Rocky" or "Cuatro Lineas Para El Cielo". Both have that mix of cumbia rhythm and rock attitude they were known for.
Yerba Brava gave cumbia a rougher, streetwise edge by blending it with rock and hip-hop. Songs like "Cuatro Lineas Para El Cielo" and "La Canción Del Yuta" tackled social issues and everyday struggles, making their music feel grounded in real life. Their sound helped define a certain strain of Argentine cumbia that wasn't afraid to get a little gritty.
They formed in Lanús in the early 1990s and put out their first album in 1995. After a break in the early 2000s, they came back in 2008 with some lineup changes and kept recording tracks like "Como Rocky".
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