Founded in 2003 in Montreal Bombolesse, with its 7 musicians coming from the four corners of the world (Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, France, Spain, Quebec), came together to feature their style of "Brazillianized" music. Brazillianized music is a new means of interpreting Brazil's popular music (MPB): a fusion of pagoda, Baiáo, Samba, reggae and other Brazillian rhythms with a healthy dose of funk, rock, and African roots. The bands' repertoire is made up of original compositions in Portugues, French and Spanish with social character and wit.

"[Our] music is very lively, but [lyrically] we bring about consciousness," offers Julian Thornet, band leader and bassist. "[Although] we're all from different backgrounds," leads band member Patrick Dugas, "we're all different, but we can be all together," finished Julian. Look for their independently produced album Pucha Pucha.

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