Bio Ritmo - Oriza/Oriza (Whiskey Barons remix) - 7" (limited edition red vinyl)
“Oriza” (b/w Whiskey Barons remix) by Bio Ritmo. This is a limited edition, red vinyl press of 500, with picture sleeve art by the band’s lead vocalist Rei Alvarez. Check out the official video: Richmond, Virginia’s Bio Ritmo have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to making original salsa that appeals to both the head and the heart. For the last couple of decades, their music has been a refreshing alternative to the brand of “Teflon” salsa made today by a lot of artists (you know, that horribly bland, overly commercial, or overly conservative style that seems to get major label support still). Their latest full-length, Puerta Del Sur (Vampisoul, 2014) is their best yet and stretches their approach to even higher ground. They occasionally do a cover tune, usually from a source that has long been an inspiration to the band. In the past, everyone from Roger King Mozian (“Asia Minor”) to Bobby Valentín (“Sigues Critcando”) has been fodder for the Bio Ritmo treatment. Now it’