Paté de Fuá is a musical group whose style can be defined as a mixture of tarantella, dixieland, musette, tango and jazz. It is a group born in Mexico City and is integrated by musicians from different countries, currently with members from Mexico, Argentina and Palestine.
History Paté de Fuá, whose name refers to pâté de foie gras, was formed on April 18, 2006 in Mexico City. The group's leaders Yayo and Guillermo had left their native country due to the December 2001 crisis in Argentina, and upon arriving in Mexico was where they met the other musicians.
They have participated in the Vive Latino festivals in the 2009, 2010, and 2012 editions. They won the Lunas del Auditorio award in 2010 and 2013 in the Jazz and Blues category, and Indie-O Music Awards in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Members The group is made up of the following members:
Yayo González (Argentine), director and composer: guitar and lead vocals. Guillermo Perata (Argentine), musical director and composer: banjo, mandolin, trumpet, cornet, cornet (euphonium), accordion and cavaquinho. Jorge "Luri" Molina (Mexican): electric bass, double bass, backing vocals. Diego Franco (Mexican): saxophone. Dan Mazor (Palestine): saxophone and clarinet. Jorge Servín (Mexican): drums. Roberto Verastegui (Mexican): piano, keyboard, accordion and vibraphone.
Former members: Demián Cantilo (Brazilian): drums and lollipop. Gabriel Puentes (Chilean): drums. Rodrigo Barbosa (Mexican): drums and lollipop. Víctor Madariaga (Mexican): accordion and bandoneon. Alexis Ruiz (Mexican): vibraphone and marimba.
Guest musicians: Mario Patron: Piano and organ Rodrigo Garibay: Clarinet and alto saxophone. Dan Mazor (official member until 2013): saxophone
Discography
Studio albums Música moderna (2007) El Tren De La Alegría (2009) Boquita Pintada (2011) Película Muda Primera Parte (2014) Película Muda Segunda Parte (2016) Amores Ajenos (2021)
Live Yo Estuve Ahí (2010)
Compilation albums Bon Appetit (2012)
Awards and nominations
Awards YearAwardCategory2010Indie-O Music AwardsDisco Jazz/Funk/Fusión por "El Tren de la Alegría"Premio de la GenteLunas del AuditorioJazz y Blues2011Indie-O Music AwardsActo En Vivo2012Indie-O Music AwardsDisco Jazz/Funk/Fusión por "Boquita Pintada"2013Lunas del AuditorioJazz y Blues
Nominations YearAwardCategory2010Indie-O Music AwardsBanda del Año2011Lunas del AuditorioJazz and Blues2012Indie-O Music AwardsArte Empaque por "Boquita Pintada"2014Latin Grammy AwardsMejor canción de música alternativa por "Vamos A Morir"
References
External links
Official website