Monsieur Periné

"The band's Swing from Gypsie, Jazz, afrocolombian rhythms and pop melodies is the sound of the summer." (Funkhaus Europa)

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Monsieur Periné are most definitely among the highlights of Colombia's young and thriving music scene around the capital Bogota. Even before having released their first album, Bogota's biggest Radio Station chose their song "La Muerte" as Song Of The Year 2011. And look how far they've come only five years later: Grammy Nominees, Double Latin Grammy Nominees, and Latin Grammy Winners for "Best New Artist"!

And we so understand why: Their sound connects 1930s Paris with the youthful spirit of modern Bogotá.

The young band behind the enchanting singer Catalina Garcia have already been enjoying tremendous success when their debut album "Hecho a Mano" hit the shelves: They entered the single charts, were voted Artist of the Week by MTV and became shootingstars on both youtube and facebook.

With their latest album "Caja de Musica" (produced by Visitante of CALLE 13) Monsieur Periné took their art to yet another level. Influences are even richer, the productions more elaborate and the arrangements more refined.

Still they have stuck to their recipe of success: The hand-crafted world of costumes and illustrations and their very own musical style, Suin a la Columbiana!

With undeniable roots in Swing Manouche and celebrating the tradition of Django Reinhardt, Monsieur Periné's fresh style adds a variety of Latin elements to the mix. Incorporating genres like cumbia, son, bolero, tango, and samba, the band performs on traditional South American instruments from the charango, to the bandoneon, and Latin percussion. Their airy yet virtuosic instrumental foundation connects 1930s Paris with the youthful spirit of modern Bogotá. It's the perfect backdrop to showcase Catalina Garcia's sugar-sweet, sunshiny vocals.

Words don't do this band justice. Play the video and discover Monsieur Periné's magic for yourself. (NPR)

Cleverly anachronistic group which often harks back to Parisian Hot Club jazz. (Jon Pareles/The New York Times)

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