Formed in 1996, the pioneering reggae en español group Cultura Profética started as a covers band in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
∙ They recorded their debut album, Canción de Alerta, at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studio, becoming the first Spanish-language artists to do so.
∙ In 2000, Cultura Profética released their second album, Ideas Nuevas, introducing bossa nova, salsa, ska, and jazz into their reggae sound.
∙ The band’s 2005 release, M.O.T.A., was their first to reach the Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Latin chart.
∙ After building a reputation for their original music, they released 2007’s Tribute to the Legend Bob Marley, a live recording of the group performing his songs.
∙ 2010’s La Dulzura was their first independent album, incorporating tango into their blend of reggae, salsa, and bossa nova.
∙ Cultura Profética teamed up with John Legend and mariachi outfit Flor de Toloache in 2020 for the cross-cultural single “Quisiera.”
∙ Sobrevolando won a 2020 Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and was nominated for a 2021 Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.
Hometown
Puerto Rico
Genre
Reggae
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