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Los de Abajo Celebrate Latin Ska Force at Teatro Metropólitan with AI-Powered Rita Guerrero Tribute

The band announced a double-vinyl reissue of Latin Ska Force featuring Santa Fe Klan, ACZINO and Julieta Venegas on bonus tracks.

Overview

  • Los de Abajo used artificial intelligence to project a video of late singer Rita Guerrero at the Teatro Metropólitan concert, delivering a welcome message that drew strong audience and social media reactions.
  • On August 14, the band performed Latin Ska Force live with an expanded ensemble that included an orchestra and more than 17 musicians on stage.
  • The show reunited original collaborators such as El Mastuerzo and Abulón alongside guest artists including Regina Orozco, El Haragán and Los Estrambóticos.
  • The upcoming double-vinyl edition will expand the album with bonus tracks and new collaborations from Santa Fe Klan, ACZINO, Julieta Venegas and La Lupita.
  • Latin Ska Force was initially rejected by record labels in 2002, prompting Los de Abajo to enlist DJ Shark and pirate networks for distribution before the album evolved into a cult classic.