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Mamá Vudú began their career in 1992 but it wasn't until the beginning of 1993 that they began to play in different bars in Quito and other neighboring cities.

Mamá Vudú's new style of musical expression went against the paradigms that had been established in the feeble musical movement in Ecuador, and, because of this, public response was positive. Their free spirit, songs and melodies inspired by both new wave and punk music classified the band as alternative rock, which at the time was gaining international fame.

In 1994 the group participated in many music festivals in Quito and a well-known radio station named Mamá Vudú the best alternative rock band in Ecuador. They recorded their album, Tropical Brea in 1995 and were quickly gaining more press recognition as one of the country's most promising new bands. Unfortunately, for lack of funds, this album was not widely distributed and was better known in the underground music scene.

In 2000 Mamá Vudú recorded Luna Lombriz and once again were referred to as Ecuador's most innovative rock band. Luna Lombriz, which includes songs such as, "Incéndialo Todo," "Harpón", and "Oración Matinal," was considered one of the best albums of the year.
In 2001, Mamá Vudú was invited to play in two music festivals in Colombia and recorded their third album, Aeroclub. Incéndialo Todo was named the second-best song in the history of Ecuadorian rock by Radio Latina in Quito.

Mamá Vudú's sound was also heard on Spanish Rock Radio in Austin, Texas in March of this year. The band is currently playing in Quito and has just come out with Vortex, their second promotional single.

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Updated: 11/01/04