Bachaco’s music is a world-class fusion of Reggae, Dancehall and Cumbia with styles like Ska and Hip-Hop. Their unique sound and performance appeals to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mix of lyrics in English, Spanish and Jamaican Patwa is simply the result of members coming from the US, Venezuela, Jamaica, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Bachaco is a true multi-cultural experience.
“If you haven’t caught Bachaco live, you’re missing out. Sure, you might be following them on Twitter, or friends with them on Facebook. Or maybe you sit at work jamming to tracks off their Myspace page. But the fact is, very simply, if you aren’t catching them live, you are missing out. Because that reggae vibe that makes their music so infectious is most definitely present and accounted for. As is the dub vibe, the dancehall, Colombian cumbia, and hip hop. But there’s a whole other element, that certain, as the French say, I don’t know what. They have an energy that’s irrepressible, their performances spinning into full on jams. If you’re an attractive young lady in the audience, you might end up onstage. But wherever you are, you’ll be shaking your ass.”- Miami New Times
The band was founded in 2007 by Venezuelan brothers Edilberto Morillo (lead vocals) and his brother Jose Morillo (bass/vocals). That year they recruited Domingo Medina (drums), also from Venezuela, Matthew Jacquette (guitar/vocals) to add his Jamaican flavor to the band and Bruce McKinnon (trumpet/vocals) half Colombian half Irish for an explosive fusion of ideas that turned into Bachaco. To date Bachaco performs regularly in Festivals and venues around the United States primarily in Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta amongst other cities. Since their formation the band has also performed in Colombia and Argentina.
“Songs like ‘Cumbia pa’ la Nena’ and ‘Jamaican Cumbia’ are infectious. They immediately make you want to get up and dance”- Miami Herald
What is a Bachaco? The word Bachaco is the name given to a Leafcutter Ant in Venezuela. The same type of ant is found accross that Amazon Rainforest and in countries such as Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. The insect is used by Venezuelan indians to create a “picante” (hot sauce). We could say Bachaco is a musical PICANTE.
“Bachaco gives its audience the world. No Kidding”- Sun Sentinel
