Cabas
“Music should serve people. We are like waiters of feelings.”
Musical artist
Birth name	Andrés Mauricio Cabas
Born	October 7, 1977
Origin	Barranquilla, Colombia
Genre(s)	Cumbia, Fandango, Rock en Español
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	EMI Music
Website(s)	Cabasmusic.com

Andrés Mauricio Cabas, or just Cabas (born 7 October 1977) is a Colombian musician. His music, though as yet small in numbers, has become quite popular due to its catchy and caribbean sounding songs. October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Cumbia is a Colombian folk dance and dance music. ... Fandangos is a form of flamenco music style, probably derived from the jota. ... Rock en español is the latest generation of Spanish language rock and roll. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The EMI Group is a major record label, based in Kensington in London, in the United Kingdom. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...

Biography

Cabas was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. His father Eduardo, musician and compositor himself, taught him from a the early age of five the rythms of his land. At six, Cabas formally studied piano, and became skilled at this and various other instruments, such as percussion. Through his teenage years, he acquired taste for classical music, rock and roll, electronic music, but also for his native cumbia and fandango music. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A baby grand piano, with the lid up. ... Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. ... Classical music in its widest sense is held to refer to music deriving from learned traditions, taught through institutions either specifically devoted to music (e. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Electronic music is a term for music created using electronic devices. ... Cumbia is a Colombian folk dance and dance music. ... Fandangos is a form of flamenco music style, probably derived from the jota. ...

As a young adult, Cabas travelled through the world. He first toured around Paris and ended up in New York, where he began to frequent night clubs. It was there that he met many prominent figures of jazz and salsa, and inspired him to write and compose music. Although New York represented a cold phase in Cabas life, for he felt alienated and depressed, Cabas overcame his fears with enthusiasm. This resulted in his self-titled album, Cabas, in 2000, which Cabas hoped to be popular and joyful. It became a huge success in Colombia, where his single Mi Bombón (My Bombon) leaded the charts of radio stations for three consecutive months, earning him a Gold Disc and a doble Platinum disc. The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... Look up salsa on Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Andrés Cabas at the Bronx on 2004.

To boost his success, Cabas begins a tour around Colombia, and reaches out to Venezuela and Ecuador, where he became highly popular among both young and old people, because of the ecclectic mixture of cumbia and rock in his songs, and because of his playful, childish and warm personality, that became his trademark during concerts.

In 2002, Cabas began to promote his music around Latin America and the United States, receiving good critics and even a feature article in the Billboard magazine, celebrating his first concert in the United States later on. Cabas has shared his stage with stars such as Lenny Kravitz in Mexico, and Shakira and Miguel Bosé in Spain. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... An example of a Billboard Magazine. ... Lenny Kravitz, 2005 (José Cruz/ABr) Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist whose retro-style amalgam of rock, pop, funk, and even techno is inspired by such music icons as Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon. ... Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977), better known simply as Shakira, is a Colombian Latin pop singer-songwriter. ... Miguel Bosè(1982). ...

In 2003, his second album Contacto (Contact), defined his style. Contact mixed percussion and drums with bass and rock beats, and his first single, La Caderona (The Big-hipped woman) recalled Mi Bombón's success. Cabas' first music video, from the song Leche (Milk), premiered around this time on MTV Latin America. Other singles such as Bolita de Trapo (Little rug Ball) also led the charts in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. From this success, Cabas decided to reach out to France. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass or simply bass) is an electrically amplified plucked string instrument. ... A music video (also promo) is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... MTV Networks Latin America is a subsidiary of MTV Networks, headquartered in Miami, operating the following television networks in Latin America: MTV Latin America MTV Mexico MTV Argentina MTV Puerto Rico Nickelodeon Latin America Nickelodeon Brazil VH1 Latin America VH1 Brazil MTVNLA also distributes these networks from MTV Networks USA...

His participation in a tribute concert to the legendary musician Carlos Santana increased his chance to reach other cultures. Cabas won the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, the MTV Latin Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Interpretation, and the People's Price and Best Rock Video in the Lo Nuestro Awards. Carlos Santana in concert, Barcelona 2003 Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born 20 July 1947 in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico) is an American Grammy Award-winning musician and Latin-rock guitarist. ... The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. It was the first primarily Spanish-language prime-time program carried on network television. ...

On 2005, Cabas' third album, Puro Cabas (Pure Cabas), recorded in El Cielo Recording Studios in Monterrey, Mexico, counted with the support of famous Colombian composer Kike Santander, musician Sargento García, and producers Toy Hernandez and Sacha Triujeque. Before starting to record, Cabas had a specific idea of how Puro Cabas should sound, and worked personally in each song. Puro Cabas proved to be yet another huge success. Cabas' first single, La Cadena de Oro (The Gold Locket), was a major hit in Latin America, along with its music video that stayed MTV's top ten for quite a while. This hit was followed immediately by his second single, Increíble (Incredible), and by Cabas' performance in various Latin American music festivals. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Monterrey is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León and the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. ...

Discography

Cabas (Noviembre 2000)

Cabas - Cabas

• Susurro (Whisper)
• Himno a la Mamita (Anthem to the Mommy)
• Mala Hierba (Bad Weed)
• Mi Bombón (My Bombon)
• Juancho
• Tu Boca (Your Mouth)
• Ana María
• Jincho
• Fandango Viejo (Old Fandango)
• ...Se llama Cumbia (...It's called Cumbia)
• La Cantaleta (The Babble Sing)
• Fiesta de Tambores (Party of Drums)
• Colombia Tierra Querida (Colombia Dear Land)
• A Veces Soy Feliz (Sometimes I'm Happy)

Contacto (September 2003)

Cabas - Contacto (Contact)

• La Caderona (The Big-Hipped Woman)
• Golpe Negro (Black Hit)
• Declaración del Bizco (Declaration of the Lazy-eyed)
• Bolita de Trapo (Little Rug Ball)
• Contacto (Contact)
• Patasarriba (Upside down)
• Adentro (Inside)
• Arrastraíto (Dragged)
• Confía (Trust)
• La Conquista (The Conquest)
• Puerto Jabalí (Wild Boar Port)
• Monocuco
• El Peregrino (The Pilgrim)
• Cosa Sabrosa (Tasty Thing)
• Machuca
• Primer Amor (First Love)

Puro Cabas (September 2005)

Cabas - Puro Cabas (Pure Cabas)

• Intro
• Guacamaya
• La Cadena de Oro (The Gold Locket)
• Poseído (Posessed)
• Vámonos de Aquí (Let's Go Away from Here)
• Increíble (Incredible)
• La Quejosa (The Whiner)
• Llega la Noche (The Night Arrives)
• Salvaje (Wild)
• Caribe Soy (Caribe I Am)
• Likua (Blend)
• Chiles Rellenos (Filled Chiles)
• Quién Dijo que No (Who Said Not)

See also

• Famous Colombians

This is a list of Colombians who are famous or notable. ...

External links

• Cabas' home page
• Cabas' biography (spanish)