Biography: Fulano de Tal, Fangoria, Fania All-Stars, Furcas, Fanny Lú, Fantcha, Farofa Carioca, Farrel, Fatima Guedes, Fauna Crepuscular,

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Fulano de Tal Biography, Photos, Pictures

Miami’s Latin rock act Fulano De Tal, named using a dismissive Spanish phrase, was formed in the late ’90s by singer Elsten Torres, guitarist Adam Zimmon, bassist John Falcone, and drummer Brendan Buckley

Alternative duet from Spain Fangoria was formed after Alaska y Dinarama broke up in the late ’80s Its name was based on a popular horror magazine published in the US Led by Olvido Gara and Nacho Canut, the band released Salto Mortal in 1990, with the hit song “Hagamos Algo Superficial y Vulgar

Fania All-Stars Biography, Photos, Pictures

The flagship act for Fania Records, the Fania All-Stars popularized New York salsa during the 1970s by organizing concerts at larger and larger venues (from the Red Garter in Greenwich Village all the way to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx) that spotlighted not only the label’s but the salsa world’s biggest stars — Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Johnny Pacheco, Rubén Blades, Hector Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Cheo Feliciano, Bobby Cruz, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, and special guests like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Eddie Palmieri

Argentinean death metal/black metal foursome Furcas was formed in 1998 by drummer Ernesto Fossati (also known as Sir Nacho), guitarist Fernando de Maio (aka Deforme), and singer Rodrigo García (aka Tortu Chakal), soon, composing original songs based on Nietzche’s philosophy

Actress and musician Fanny Lú was born in Cali, Colombia, where she attended the Bolivar High School before moving to France to finish her primary education Upon returning to Latin America, she studied at the University of the Andes, graduating with a degree in industrial engineering

A protege of the great Cape Verdean vocalist Cesaria Evora, Fantcha (born:Francelina Durao Almerida) is one of the most successful of Cape Verde ‘s young torch singers

Farofa Carioca Biography, Photos, Pictures

Formed in 1995 in Rio de Janeiro by guitarist Jorge Mário da Silva (Seu Jorge, who was living on the streets since four years earlier, was raised in the poor and violent neighborhoods of the Baixada Fluminense and had two brothers killed), French flutist Bertrand Doussain, and Gabriel Moura, Farofa Carioca evidenced the disposition of mixing several national (samba, axé music, choro, xote) and transnational genres (hip-hop, reggae) already in their name (farofa is a dish made of a mixture of multiple ingredients)

Latin pop singer Farrel started studying music at the age of 16, attending Puerto Rican Universidad Interamericana After playing bass for different local bands, Farrel (born Rafael Rodríguez Martínez decided to pursue a solo career, soon he teamed up with producers José Torres and Ramón Martínez and recorded his self-titled debut album, which was released by EMI Latin in 2000

Fatima Guedes Biography, Photos, Pictures

Fátima Guedes has had her compositions sung by Elis Regina (who presented her for the major audiences in 1978), Maria Bethânia, Nana Caymmi, Simone, Ney Matogrosso, Elba Ramalho, Alcione, Wanderléa, Zizi Possi, Joanna, Simone, and Beth Carvalho, among others

Fauna Crepuscular Biography, Photos, Pictures

Venezuelan Latin rock band Fauna Crepuscular started playing Latin ska in the mid-’90s, participating in a local compilation called Caracas Underground and two records released internationally, Venezuela Ska and Latin Ska, Vol