Darumas Releases New Single “Francotirador”
Latin pop/funk band DARUMAS scored their first ever Latin GRAMMY nomination for ‘Best New Artist,’ an amazing commemoration of the last six months for the band, and an accolade that wasearlysuspected by industry and tastemakers including Billboard.
And today, DARUMAS shoots their fans into a funk-pop heaven with a brand new single “Francotirador”. Meaning sniper in English, the song’s dominance is clear from the start. The bass drives the song’s funky rhythm, the lead vocals create its powerful feel, and the embellishment of strings put the ‘cherry on top’ to their next new hit.
In the music video, the live music collective brings to life their charisma and captivating energy while jamming out in the “Francotirador”
“Francotirador” is their first offering since DARUMAS have catapulted into the global music scene after releasing their irresistibly groovy self-titled debut album in May. Since their debut this year, the electrifying trio, composed of multi-talented musicians Aldana Aguirre, Ceci Leon and Vedala Vilmond, have claimed Rolling Stone’s ‘The Future of Music’ stamp (+ performed at their showcase in Mexico City). Their debut single “Daruma” took over the #1 position on the #1 radio station in Japan, J-WAVE. The band made their festival debut at Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, followed by RUMBAZO in Las Vegas last week, and a support role at superstar Emilia’s hometown Movistar Arena shows in Buenos Aires. This summer, the band appeared at the Latin Alternative Music Conference too, marking their NY performance debut. If that’s not all, the band will perform at Rock In Rio tomorrow in Brazil and Heineken Silver Live Out in October.
DARUMAS 7-track debut project explodes with upbeat bops crafted perfectly for the live music stage, blending sounds from across their diverse musical roots and backgrounds. The band wrote and recorded the project at 5020 Studios in Miami. Early song highlights include Latin pop and disco track “Mago,” reggae-infused “La Llamada,” and as infectious and funky as the rest, their debut single “Daruma,” which introduced the Japanese inspiration behind the DARUMAS band name: a good luck charm that symbolizes perseverance and wish fulfillment. True to their stage name, DARUMAS aims to imbue their music with the same spirit of resilience and positivity that the Daruma embodies.
DARUMAS celebrates global musicianship, bringing together Aldana, a sought-after bassist from Argentina, who has shared the global stage with acts like Karol G, Luis Fonsi and Fonseca; Ceci, a vocalist from Miami with Cuban roots and a penchant for R&B, also captivates audiences with her electrifying guitar skills, seamlessly blending soulful melodies with fiery riffs; and Vedala, the mesmerizing voice of the group, hailing from Haiti and living in Chile. The mosaic of their cultural influences and musical styles promises a musical experience like no other. In their own words: “Darumas is a band formed by three amazing girls,” Vedala emphasizes. “We are three musicians from different parts of the world” Aldana shares “…and three very different backgrounds” Ceci continues, “that are all inspired by similar music, and trying to create something new with one another.”