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Artist Biography
Formed in 1996, the pioneering reggae en español group Cultura Profética started as a covers band in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
∙ They recorded their debut album, Canción de Alerta, at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studio, becoming the first Spanish-language artists to do so.
∙ In 2000, Cultura Profética released their second album, Ideas Nuevas, introducing bossa nova, salsa, ska, and jazz into their reggae sound.
∙ The band’s 2005 release, M.O.T.A., was their first to reach the Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Latin chart.
∙ After building a reputation for their original music, they released 2007’s Tribute to the Legend Bob Marley, a live recording of the group performing his songs.
∙ 2010’s La Dulzura was their first independent album, incorporating tango into their blend of reggae, salsa, and bossa nova.
∙ Cultura Profética teamed up with John Legend and mariachi outfit Flor de Toloache in 2020 for the cross-cultural single “Quisiera.”
∙ Sobrevolando won a 2020 Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and was nominated for a 2021 Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.
Hometown
Puerto Rico
Genre
Reggae
Members of Cultura Profética
Cultura Profética was formed on May 16, 1996. Members of Cultura Profética include, or have included, the following 1 members.
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