Mexican Institute of Sound Live on KCRW – Es-Toy

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Camilo Lara aka Mexican Institute of Sound has been a KCRW regular for some time, but his live performance this week was a standout set because now he has a band! As he said, he used the “Nirvana equation” — adding a drummer and a bass player, with him singing and playing keys.

It was an energetic dance party that transcended language. And, to me, that’s what music is all about!

He dedicated a song to his native city, “Mexico”, and even brought out a couple old favorites like “El Microfono”. Check it all out in the archives here.

RR

Mexican Institute of Sound Live on KCRW – Set List

El Jefe
Se Baila Asi
Para No Vivir Desperado
Mexico
Es-Toy
Alocatel
El Microfono
La Kebradita

Camila Lara by Larry Hirshowitz
Camilo and Jason Bentley jump for joy by Larry Hirshowitz (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the original image.)
Camilo in action by Larry Hirshowitz (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the original image.)