Chicha Libre + Friends
About This Event
Chicha Libre, a musical ensemble that blends traditional Peruvian chicha with rock and other genres, performs at the Knitting Factory alongside Friends. Friends is an eclectic New York artist whose live work mixes rock, pop and theatrical elements and who has appeared at City Winery NYC and Brooklyn Bowl and collaborated with Nathan Farrell and Damien Sneed. The bill pairs Chicha Libre’s chicha-rooted arrangements with Friends’ genre-crossing performance style.
About the Artists
Chicha Libre
Chicha Libre is a Brooklyn-based six-piece led by Olivier Conan, built around the Peruvian chicha tradition and its offshoots in cumbia, electrocumbia, and rock. The group reframes vintage South American melodies with electric guitars, organ lines, and rhythm-section drive, treating dance music as material for arrangement and collage.
Friends
Step into the vibrant world of Friends, an eclectic artist whose dynamic performances effortlessly blend rock, pop, and theatrical elements. A staple in New York City's cultural landscape, Friends captivates audiences at renowned venues like City Winery NYC and Brooklyn Bowl, bringing each space to life with their electrifying sound and charismatic presence.