November, 2018
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| By: JACQUELINE PADILLA photography by: PAPA JOE PHOTOGRAPHY |
usic has a way of bringing people together and local band
personal, authentic interactions as a base for our songs that others are able
Dulce Mal is no exception. They use their unique bossa nova
to identify with them as well,” stated vocalist Helen Vargas.
sound to not only speak to their fans, but to unite Ciudad Juarez and El Paso as one. In a span of just three years,
With plans to wrap up 2018 with the debut of their EP, Dulce Mal hopes to
Dulce Mal has let out hits such as “Geminis” and has performed alongside
start the new year by focusing on performing at festivals and touring, both
bands such as Enjambre, Golden Ganga, Little Jesus, Jarabe de Palo and
nationally and internationally such as Ruido Fest in Chicago and Vive Latino
Caloncho, just to name a few. Their reggae flair that inspires everyone in
in Mexico City.
the crowd to dance also stole the show at this year’s Festival Sin Fronteras, Downtown El Paso Street Fest and Neon Desert Music Festival.
However, as the band continues to gain popularity and grow, their roots stay true to who they are. Cumbia-like sounds and smooth Spanish lyrics capture
After completing such huge milestones, Dulce Mal plans to continue to
their audiences. The band acknowledges that El Paso and Juárez have been
share their passion and upbeat melodies with the Sun City. The band plans
a true platform for them. “People have approached us and let us know that
to release their first EP and newest single, “Mamacita,” this November—
although they may not understand the language or the lyrics, that they love
which draws inspiration from the border cities and their own personal
the music and what we are doing.”
experiences while living on the frontera. Pictured in photo from left to right: “Although our music depicts our own stories, we hope that by using
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Paulina Ortiz, Mario Galvan, Helen Vargas, Allan Cisneros, Gabriel Silva
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