Grupo Fantasma set to rock Columbia

By Suan Pineda
Adelante Culture Editor

Almost a year has passed since Grupo Fantasma left its trail in Columbia. But this “freight train of a Latin band” — as The Village Voice calls it — will return to The Music Café on April 22.
With its independent nature still intact, Grupo Fantasma is touring the country with its latest release, “Movimiento Popular,” which means popular movement in Spanish.
The band fuses different genres that go from reggae to norteño to rock in an attempt to illustrate the culture of the Mexico-U.S. border. According to guitarist Adrián Quesada, this culture is its “own little country.”
Last year, the 10-member band shook the small stage of The Music Café. With horns, drums, guitars and an original and contagious rhythm, Grupo Fantasma conquered the 450-person audience in its first concert in Columbia.
“By far, the best show I’ve ever seen in this room,” said Johnny Finn, The Music Café manager. “(Their music) touches on a lot of genres.” This eclectic nature attracts a diverse audience, Finn said.
On April 22, get ready to welcome the summer with this wave of cumbia, rock and reggae.

if you go... When: April 22, 10 p.m. Where: The Music Café, 120 S. 9th St. Contact: 573-815-9995 Tickets: $10, $12 on April 22 www.adelanteonline.com