Che Sudaka is a four-piece band, composed of Argentines and Colombians living in Barcelona, Spain. The band defines itself as punk reggae party while using rhythms inspired by hip-hop and ska.
Name
The name comes from putting together the words "che", that in Mapuche language means "people", and "sudaca", which is a derogatory term used in Spain to refer to South Americans.
Music
At the outset of the 2000s, a group of Hispanic American immigrants established Che Sudaka in Barcelona. The group play "mestizaje music" (Latin Alternative), a style combining traditional South American and Spanish styles with influences from ska, reggae, rock and world music. They have collaborated on projects with Manu Chao and Amparanoia.
Discography
Trippie Town (2003) Alerta Bihotza (2005) Mirando El Mundo Al Revès (2007) Tudo é Possible (2009) Cavernicola Recording Vol.1 (2010) 10 (2011) 1111 Lives (2013) Hoy (2014) Almas Rebeldes (2017) 20 Años (2022)
Festivals
The band performed at:
WOMAD Festival, England (2009) Fuji Rock Festival, Japan (2012) Nilüfer Müzik Festivali, Türkiye (2015) Pol'and'Rock Festival, Poland (2016) Czad Festival, Poland (2017) Street Mode Festival, Thessaloniki, Greece (2019)