“VEROLIS” is the name of one minor music band was playing in Firenze (Italy) thru years 2005 – 2007. The name is inspired by Central America and in particular by “its land” and “its nature”. The group was founded by Antonio E. Sandoval Arce, born in Costa Rica but still resident in Florence where he carries out artistic activities. His drawing on this page from which the CD cover is taken.
The genres and rhythms of South America and Central America have exerted a beneficial influence not only on the author. Also on all musicians and the result is catchy music, with dance rhythms tending to rock but blended with Latin and South American rhythms.
The music and lyrics were originally composed by Antonio for voice and guitar in the same way as folk songs, but, when he formed the group, the musical and vocal parts were re-arranged to make them suitable for electronic and percussive instruments using fancy “latin”, reggae and rock-beat tempo.
Music
Listening is fluid and pleasant and conveys joy. However one should not think of being in front of undemanding songs because the lyrics also deal with important issues and contain an energetic protest against wars, globalization, political and financial power. Also strongly contesting the ” use of non-fair trade business models. These are issues that are faced with irony, sarcasm, resignation but also hope, both when the protest is ‘classically’ directed against the USA, and when one enters more inaccessible terrains such as terrorism and fratricidal wars, but which hide uncomfortable truths above all about abuse of power, as appear into some their lyrics written in Spanish, English and Italian language.
Please refer to the specific post in order to read more info about their music and “Viviendo Live Concert 2011” album.
Please visit Audio Playlist in order to listen two Verolis songs.
Musicians: Antonio Sandoval (guitar, voice), Andrea Dreoni (guitar, voice), Maurizio Marinai (guitar), Sandro Checcucci (bass) e Remo Gherardelli (drums), Giada Catalano (voice), Marco Baronti (percussions) as ‘special guests’.
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