RHYTHM TRIBE
2024 RHYTHM TRIBE NEW SINGLE & NEW LOS ANGELES CONCERT SERIES
Cover Photo: Aniya Henry
In 2024, VRL Muzic recording artist Rhythm Tribe, made up of a multi generational family with over 100 years of a musical legacy, has now defined Neo Soul - Latin Fusion, which is a style of music that they have developed. Beginning with their first single “You’ll Be There / Estaras Alli,” which is a fusion of Puerto Rican Aguinaldo, Martillo, Bomba, and Neo Soul. This single is now competing for “Song of the Year” and “Best Tropical Song” in the 2025 Latin Grammy’s. The vocalist Brisa Guzman-Sanchez takes both Spanish and English lyrics creating something emotional and heart throbbing. “You’ll Be There / Estaras Alli” encapsulates that unexpected last shared moment with a loved one.
Their new sound combines the unique guitar artistry of Thomas and Mason Guzman-Sanchez, held together with the insatiable rhythms of Esau Garcia. Rhythm Tribe and Karthik Suresh on both Upright and Electric Bass to make a powerful musical quintet. Following a series of sold out shows in 2023, the band is now all set for a Los Angeles concert series of venues that takes place in September the Roxy theater in Hollywood. The new show combines both the psychedelic audio experience and their infectious Latino, Afro Beat, and Neo Soul grooves that are featured in their upcoming third album, “Tea For Five” (VRL Muzic) coming at the end of 2024.
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Latino Family Band Creates Music During Pandemic and Qualifies for the Grammys
Rhythm Tribe shares their journey to the Grammys.
The musical quartet led by 23 year old Brisa Guzman-Sanchez (vocals), her brother 25 year old Mason (vocals/guitar), her father Thomas (vocals/guitar/bass) and close friend Esau Garcia (hybrid drummer) were featured on a KTLA show which aired on September 23rd, 2021. It captured their personal journey throughout the past three years, creating music as a family, their more than 100 year musical family legacy and the worldwide debut of their new music video GOODNIGHT. The song is now #77 on the Top 100 chart.
It was at the beginning of 2020 that these four musicians experienced the pandemic, which killed their chance to perform live. This is when the group decided to take the time to create their new album, NEXT LEVEL. Writing music togather as a family made of of multi generational players was amazing as they colaborated toether to create the collection of songs that make up the new album. It was after the release of the first video from the album that they were accepted to compete in four catagories in the 64th grammy awards competition.
These days the media seems to focus on how Generation Z is an entitled, obsessed with social media, overprotected or accused of being too loud, obnoxious, rebellious, out of control, up to no good, overweight, not exercising or hooked on drugs. This group breaks those stereotype, as it shows how the group, made up of two typical American Gen Z’ers together with their father and their good friend handle creating, recording and performing. They represent something that does not exist in today’s pop music world. Brisa says, “I want to inspire and celebrate the diversity that we share with the world.” This band shows the meaning of family and how love and understanding can help overcome adversity.
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The Grammy categories the group is competing in:
“Best New Group” Rhythm Tribe - Next Level Album
“Music Video” Make It Clear – Rhythm Tribe
“Song of the Year” Movin On – Rhythm Tribe
“Music Film” Todo Eso – Rhythm Tribe
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The New Rhythm Tribe With Over 100 Years of Musical Legacy
Generations Play Together As They Start the Acid Latin Sound
These four comprise a fresh, new line-up of a group that has garnered international acclaim for their energetic and innovative take on modern Latin music: Dave Marsh (legendary writer - Rolling Stone) wrote, "Rhythm Tribe is the greatest Latin hybrid since Santana."
Now that radio stations across the USA are playing mainstream hits with Spanish lyrics, from pop to rap, the industry has evolved to reflect this change. Rhythm Tribe's new "Acid Latin" sound takes them to a place never traveled. Since 2017 they have been working together writing new songs that pull from many influences. A raw Pop, Rock, R&B and Latin fusion that comes from the heart. The sound is simple; two Flamenco guitars, hybrid drums/percussion and soaring vocals. The group actually recorded their music live and have been able to capture that organic essence that can only happen when musicians click as one.
Their first album "Generations" and second "Next Level"
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