Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce is the sweetwater that vibrates within each of our bodies when we feel the strike of the drum; the heart beat. It’s beautiful music that flows free like a waterfall pouring into the audience. The music is a fiery melting pot of different styles and rhythms taking listeners one musical journey through Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Brazil. This distinguishment is well received and appreciated by the large and diverse audiences this group naturally attracts.
Rooted in San Diego, California, the group not only shares the same roof, but also the same dreams of music and success. Dedicating themselves to the study and performance of World Music, those dreams are turning into reality. Since coming together in1997, the six members have accomplished much in their short musical career. Agua Dulce has performed in France, Holland, Hungary, the Balkans, Iceland, New York, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and throughout California. They have performed with such distinguished acts such as Barbarito Torres (Buena Vista Social Club), Pete Escovedo, Malo, Tierra, and Ozomatli.
The Hernandez brothers, Tizoc on bass and Joaquin on Drums are the backbone of the band. Dante Loaiza sings lead in English and Spanish as well as playing the Puerto Rican guitar the “Quatro” and playing trumpet and percussion. The other lead singer Dante Thomas sings and plays keyboard, percussion and cinco. On congas and percussion is the fierce and mighty rumbero, Paul Lopez and on lead guitar, our newest member (but have been playing with us for many years), Giovanni Mejia.
With the release of their long awaited Cd, “Searching for Juana” on their own record label “No Mames Records”, a brand new fifteen-passenger van and a new booking agent, the future indeed looks promising. An up coming four song E.P. is expected to be released before the new year so look out and see you at the show.
