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4 unusual facts about Héctor Buitrago


Héctor Buitrago

Hector Buitrago is the co-member of the multiple Grammy winning Colombian Latin alternative band Aterciopelados.

Hector Buitrago’s “Conector” (a play on words between the homophone con Héctor, "with Héctor", and the word “connector”), released in 2006, marks the first solo project by the Aterciopelados co-founder, following in the footsteps of Aterciopelados frontwoman Andrea Echeverri, whose debut solo album was released a year before.

Buitrago came from a hardcore rock background, heading a group called La Pestilencia, while co-member Andrea Echeverri had been drawn into the fledgling scene through art school friends.

“Conector” features guest vocals from an array of platinum-selling artists including Julieta Venegas, Alex Ubago and Echeverri, as well as some of Colombia’s most acclaimed local musicians including Ever Suárez, Martina Camargo, and Noel Petro.



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