Aquelarre is a cornerstone of 'Rock Nacional' in Argentina, formed in 1971 by Emilio del Güercio and Rodolfo García following the breakup of the legendary band Almendra. While Almendra leaned into poetic pop and psychedelia, Aquelarre pushed toward a more rigorous, sophisticated sound that bridged the gap between hard rock and progressive jazz-fusion.
Their sound identity is defined by the interplay between Héctor Starc's blues-inflected but technically adventurous guitar work and Hugo González Neira's rich keyboard textures. Culturally, they represent the 'second wave' of Argentine rock, moving away from simple beat music toward a complex art-rock aesthetic that mirrored the turbulent political and intellectual climate of 1970s South America. Critically, they are revered for their technical proficiency, particularly the rhythmic section's ability to navigate constant tempo changes without losing a sense of groove. Their influence is felt across the Spanish-speaking prog-rock world, serving as a primary link between early psychedelic rock and the more symphonic movements of the late 70s.
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