zeta
 

BIO

Venezuelan Post-Rock outfit, Zeta is a multidisciplinary experiment that uses their heavy, atmospheric sound as a positive force for change, considering music to be the magic wand granting space for connection and healing - KEXP

The group is defined by its strong emphasis on dense polyrhythmic percussion that sway from profoundly authentic Afro-Caribbean music mixed with the most visceral Punk beats. With atmospheric elements that are drawn from 70’s era psychedelia and Post-Rock to form a intense and unique listening experience.

Live, they’re a turbocharged rhythm machine with principal drummer Eduardo Sandoval at center stage and an array of percussion extending out to other players. Around that thundering foundation, a stunning latticework of guitars and vocals weaves, dances and dives-Bao Le-Huu from Orlando Weekly

Zeta is also known for touring relentlessly - and due to their nomadic nature they foster and adopt artistic communities of the places they visit.

Photo by: Gabe Lugo

The band was Founded in 2003 in a little town in the coast of the Caribbean Sea called Lecheria (the smallest municipality in Venezuela consisting of 7 square miles and 79 thousand inhabitants). They now reside in South Florida, USA. Zeta is comprised by the multi-instrumentalist and founders Juan Chi and Dani Debuto, with Chino Sandoval on Drums and Antonio Pereira on Bass. Zeta has played over a 1500 shows in their 20 year career and are set to keep on playing live shows for the next 10 years (at least)

 

“TODO BAILARLO” LP 2022

ABAJO CADENAS ORCHESTRA: Juan Chi, Dani Debuto, Chino Sandoval, Tony Pereira, Claudio Ortiz, Liza Ortiz, Monserrat Miranda, Alex Musanostra & Yare The Devil

 

Their newest album Todo Bailarlo (April 22, 2022 Earth Day) was recorded in collaboration with The Abajo Cadenas Orchestra (a collective of musicians spread out across the world) and explores themes of healing, nature, and resistance. Blending traditional Latin American instrumentation with an evolving, experimental sound. The record is out now on Skeletal Lightning and available on all streaming platforms.

Concept For The Album 

"Todo Bailarlo” means “dance it all” a metaphorical way of proclaiming that life is composed of different rhythms, some more happy and uplifting, others mellow or sad, but we are here to dance through all of them. With open hearts and no expectations, we embrace changes, and accept difficult situations while honoring every moment with love and compassion.

In the creation of these tunes we wanted to explore different rhythms for each song, highlighting sounds that influenced us from all over the Caribbean, Latin America, and Brazil. For example, “La Flor de la Palabra” is built on our interpretation of a Batucada rhythm, played with an intensity and fervor that you’d expect from a Punk band that’s been on the road now for over 2 decades.” - Dani and Juanchi contend.

Every song has different rhythmic composition that were created to represent an important moment of life.

Produced by Zeta and Brok Mende. Recorded mixed and mastered at Friends Of Friends Recordings.

 

ZETA:

Juan Chi, Dani Debuto, Chino Sandoval, Tony Pereira.

MANAGEMENT:

montgomerydrive@gmail.com

 

FORMER PRESS RELEASES

 
 
 
 

OFFICIAL VIDEOS

 

“La Flor Del Tiempo” Directed BY: Daniel Hernandez Animated BY: Luis Araujo

“El CAnto De La Victoria” directed by: JUAN R YILO

“Los Altos de Santa Fe (Feat. Sen Morimoto)” directed by: Garabatoarte

“Magia Infinita (無限の魔法)” Directed By: Juan R Yilo & Daniel Hernandez

“La Flor De La Palabra” Directed By: Eric Zamalloa

“Venezziola” directed by: Garabatoarte

“Afrontar” Directed and Animated by: Cach

“¿Por Qué Sentimos que no nos necesitan?” Directed By: Juan R Yilo

 
 

LIVE VIDEOS

Zeta @ KEXP LIVE (05.12.2023)

Zeta & THe Abajo Cadenas Orchestra “Live Session 2021” @ SAE (01.16.2021)

Live at Changeville (2.07.2019)

Zeta @ THE FEST 2022 [Hate5six] Live (10.30.2022)

zeta at FEST - LIVE FROM THE WOOLY GAINESVILLE, FL (11.03.2019)

Audiotree LIve (04.24.2017)

Zeta @ RED LION LIVE SESSION 2021 (09.16.2021)

Zeta “Remote LIve Session” (09.07.2020)

Light and Noise Live (08.13.2016)

Little Elephant Live (2.12.2018)

Daytrotter Live (2.14.2018)

Hate5six: Live at Kong Fu Neck Tie (8.02.2018)

 
 

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