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 Trifulka was formed in the middle of 2004 when the originating members from
several cities of Chile, they settled in Castro (Chiloé Island). The musicians of the
band come from different musical backgrounds as Rock, Blues, Afrocuban Music,
Latin American Fusion and Jazz. During January and February of 2005 they
participated in several activities and summer festivals across the island,
interpreting a repertoire based on Latin Jazz, Salsa and Afro Cuban music. In
August of 2005 they recorded their first album called "Fresco y Ahumado”
(Fresh and Smoked) in which cuecas, periconas and pasacalles (Folk music from
Chiloe Island) are intermingled with Afro Cuban harmonies in a Jazz key. In
February of 2007 Trifulka launched their second Studio album called “Planeta
Trifulka (Truifulka´s Planet) with a more jazzy musical approach. 2008 is marked
by the completion of the first international tour of the band, performed during
the months of June and July. On this tour Trifulka was presented successfully in
16 concerts in Amsterdam (Holland), Oslo (Norway), Antwerp (Belgium) and
Paris (France). The year 2011 Trifulka ends his third studio album called Latitude
42 ° South. This disc is immersed in the musical popular imagination of today's
Chilote, where Cumbias, Mexican “Corridos”, “Periconas” and “Pasacalles” melt
into the soundscape that make up his musical identity. Trifulka has participated in
several national tours and one international, performing successfully in over 100
concerts.
Discography
“Fresco y Ahumado” (Fresh and Smoked) (2006)
This disc was produced to show Chilote´s Folk Music, re-interpreting “periconas”,
“valses” and “cuecas” with elements of Jazz, Funk and Afrocuban Music. The
musicians who participated in this recording are: Rolando Maldonado on Voice
and Bass Guitar, Pepe Garrido on Drums, Alvaro Gallardo on Electric Guitar,
Horacio Rebolledo on Alto Sax and Flute and Christian Koppmann on Trumpet.
Guest musicians: Sebastián Fritsch on Congas and Sergio Colivoro on Accordion.
This work was recorded in winter of 2005 in Castro City.
Songs
1 El Pavo (Chilote´s Traditional Song)
2 La Torre de Huillinco (Chilote´s Traditional Song)
3 Perifunky (Chilote´s Traditional Song)
4 Mocito que vas Remando (Rolando Alarcón song)
5 Malaheña (Chilote´s Traditional Song)
6 Procesión Trifulka (Chilote´s Traditional Song)
7 Tumbao Chacao Trincao (Trifulka)
8 Vampijam (Trifulka)
“Planeta Trifulka” (Trifulka´s Planet)(2007)
This disc is made up of 12 song, 10 of them are groupal and individual
compositions and the other 2 re-interpretations of Chiloe´s music. Unlike the
first disc, the armonic role changes from guitar to electric piano, creates a new
and sophisticated sound texture with more jazzy style. The theme of the lyrics and the music-drenched vision of musicians who live on
the island of Chiloe with all its vicissitudes and benefits, addressing environmental
issues such as: the destruction of architectural heritage, the feeling of Williche
people (indigenous people of the island) to the emergence of new projects that
affect them, the issue of the bridge on the Chacao´s Channel, nightlife of Castro,
among others. The musicians who participated in this recording are: Rolando
Maldonado Voice and Bass Guitar, Pepe Garrido on Drums, Andrés Osses on
Electric Piano, Horacio Rebolledo on Alto Sax, Flute and vocals and Christian
Koppmann on Trumpet and Vocals. Guest musicians: Marcos Garrido on
Trutrucas, Tarcas and percusión.
This work was recorded, mixed and Mastered in Puert Montt City in winter of
2006 at “Tecnologia Sur Studios” by Marcelo Carrasco assisted by Carlos Schmalz.
Songs
1 Marinerito Pulido (Rosario Hueicha, arranged by Horacio Rebolledo)
2 La Nave (Chilote´s Traditional, Arr. Trifulka)
3 El Reloj (Christian Koppmann)
4 Carnaval Mitológico (Trifulka)
5 Medianoche en Castro (Trifulka)
6 Los Pasos Desaparecidos (Koppmann - Rebolledo)
7 Komuneros (Garrido - Koppmann)
8 Industrias (Horacio Rebolledo)
9 Espíritus Elementales (Horacio Rebolledo)
10 La Nueva Conquista Española (Koppman)
11 Ballenas en el Corcovado (Horacio Rebolledo)
12 No es Fácil (Rolando Maldonado) 42° LS
The disc 42 ° LS (geographic coordinate of Castro Chiloé) is immersed in the
musical popular imagination of today's Chilote, where Cumbias, Mexican
“Corridos”, “Periconas” and “Pasacalles” melt into the soundscape that make up
his musical identity.
In this sense, Trifulka delves into the musical reasons of Chiloe´s folklore, and
firmly establish the sound of the accordion on it, merging a more modern
musical harmony. It can say that this work makes a new contribution to current
Chiloé musical heritage in terms of creation and innovation of island music.
The musicians who participated on this recording are: Rolando Maldonado Voice
& Electric Bass, Drums Pepe Garrido, Arturo Vera Electric Piano, Horacio
Rebolledo in alto sax, flute and choirs and Christian Koppmann Trumpet and
Choirs. Collaborate as guest musicians: Carlos Mansilla Accordion and Tenor Sax,
Garoto Sepulveda in Congas, Jose Luis "Conejo" Rodriguez in Timbaletas, Carlos
Campos and Strings quartet.
This work was recorded by Marcelo Carrasco at ChiloeAudio in Castro, mixed and
mastered in Puerto Montt Winter 2011 in Tecnología Sur Studios by Marcelo
Carrasco. Assistant recording Carlos Vargas and Pablo Loch.
1- Pregón del Avecindao (Rebolledo-Koppmann)
2- Tsunamex (Rebolledo)
3- La Feria Yumbel (Rebolledo)
4- Fiordo (Rebolledo-Maldonado)
5- Cultivo de Pobreza (Rebolledo-Koppmann)
6- La Isla de los Peregrinos (Rebolledo)
7- Para los Chiquichichos (Trifulka)
Band
Rolando Maldonado: Bass Guitar and Lead Vocal.
Pedro Garrido: Drums and Latin Percussion.
Christian Koppmann: Trumpet and Backing Vocals.
Horacio Rebolledo: Alto Sax, Flute and Backing Vocals.
Arturo Vera: Electric Piano.
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