Acid Coco are a Colombian duo through whose veins flows the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Andes, the jungle, and more. Their debut album, “Mucho Gusto,” was released in 2020, giving birth to a musical project born of irresistible costero (coastal) rhythms, yet raised in the club. Importantly, they never stray from one fundamental principle: this is music that celebrates life, with all its ups and downs. In 2022, they released their second album, “Camino al mar,” in which they recovered the way of experiencing feelings intensely as they are typically lived in Colombian lands with which Acid Coco seduces the audience. The first single was “Hoy, Como Siempre”, channelling Afro-Caribbean rhythms with a sly electronic wink; lyrically, there is an intensity that could only come from the way Colombians live their lives, hearts worn on sleeves.
There are stories that could have come from the salsatecas of Cali, the picós of Cartagena, or any club in the world, but through Paulo’s audacious production there is no doubt where you are. Dembow, cumbia, reggaeton, even in the throbbing Caribbean folk “Por Las Venas” or the chiptune melody of “Aquí y Allá”—it can’t be any other place than the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It is music of lived experiences, of growing up in Colombian clubs either through their violence or through their daily realities. Culture is transmitted.
Consider treating yourself to dinner in the restaurant prior to the show (from 18:00-21:00); reserve your table at 061-228-9696 or directly online.
Tickets are CHF 28 in advance and CHF 33 at the door; students receive CHF 5 discount.

Website
atlantis-basel.ch/veranstaltung/acid-coco-col/

Where
Atlantis Basel
Klosterberg 13
4051 Basel

Share Add to Calendar

Map
Google maps

Advertisement