Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos

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Adrian Quesada brings his visionary sound to Grand Performances this summer, debuting music from his highly anticipated Boleros Psicodélicos II, presented by De Los (Los Angeles Times). A generational talent, Adrian Quesada has won Grammys with Grupo Fantasma and headlined stadiums with the Black Pumas. On Boleros Psicodélicos II, Quesada dives even deeper into the lush, dramatic world of Latin American balada, blending vintage bolero with hip-hop beats, psychedelic grooves, and soul-drenched intensity. The star-studded album features Cuco, iLe, Ed Maverick, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Angélica Garcia, Daymé Arocena, Monsieur Periné, Gepe, and more. You never know who might show up for a surprise appearance for the album release show at Grand Performances.

A generational talent, Adrian Quesada has won Grammys with Grupo Fantasma and headlined stadiums with the Black Pumas. Quesada now brings his genre-bending vision to Grand Performances this summer, debuting music from his highly anticipated new album Boleros Psicodélicos II. Following the success of his acclaimed first volume, Quesada dives even deeper into the lush, dramatic world of Latin American balada, blending vintage bolero with hip-hop beats, psychedelic grooves, and soul-drenched intensity. The star-studded album features Cuco, iLe, Trish Toledo, Ed Maverick, Hermanos Gtz, Angelica Garcia, Dayme Arocena, Natalia Clavier, Ana Tijoux, Monsieur Perine, Gepe. This evening promises to have more than one special surprise guest. Quesada had previously only performed his Boleros Psicodélicos project once at Austin City Limits in 2022, so this is a rare show that you won’t want to miss.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2022 by Tommaso Cappellato, Explorare is a shape-shifting musical collective rooted in live improvisation and community. Originally launched as a monthly residency at Melody Lounge in Chinatown, the ensemble quickly gained a following with high-energy performances that led to a six-month Saturday residency at Clifton’s Republic and expanded into venues across the city.

Their self-titled debut album Explorare, featuring Diego Gaeta and Tony Martin (of Brainstory), was released in 2023 and captures the group’s spontaneous, genre-blurring sound. As a record label and live project, Explorare extends the mission of Domanda Music, creating space for adventurous sonic collaboration and boundary-pushing performance.

With a rotating cast of musicians and a focus on in-the-moment creation, Explorare isn’t just a band—it’s a living, breathing exploration of sound.

El Marchante, born in Caracas, Venezuela in 2015 as an online record shop, has evolved into a dynamic project with a singular focus: researching, compiling, and sharing Latin American music. With a presence in both Caracas and Los Angeles, El Marchante doesn’t just sell vinyl records; it celebrates music through live events paying tribute to Latin American and Caribbean heritage. This project’s direct approach and unwavering commitment to the music of the region make it a vital player in preserving and promoting Latin American musical culture.

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