Hailing from the Central Andes of Ecuador, Sudakaya blends reggae and dub with afro-latin rhythyms and an array of Latin American roots. Sudaka is a term used by Spaniards when referring to South Americans during old colonial times; and Kaya is a sacred plant of the Rastas: hence, Sudakaya.
I bumped into these guys in Guayaquil, Ecuador during a sound check for their show that night. They had just returned home from a European tour. I took one quick glance at the keyboards and the horns and knew it was going to be a show worth experiencing. If you ever have the chance to catch these guys, you’d be a fool to pass it up. While you’re stuck at a home far away from Ecuador, and while Sudakaya is not touring through your town, be sure to check out their latest video to help fill the gap. And please remember: you do not have to understand the lyrics to still appreciate and understand something about the music. The music itself speaks of it’s own language. Pero, es mejor cuando puedes entender el mensaje de las palabras (yes, I’m a gringo, pero no me importa). ~Dirty Jeff
