The Monas is a Colombian–American rock band from Miami, Florida.
History The Monas are best known for their top ten hit singles "Cae la Noche"Cae La Noche #1 Rock 8 "The Monas > Radioacktiva. Bogota, Colombia". Radioacktiva. Retrieved July 2006. and "Tu"TU #9 Latin Alternative Chart "The Monas". R&R. Retrieved September 2007. on Latin Alternative Charts.
The Monas follow an old tradition of playing straight Rock and Roll for generations past and present. Felipe (vocals/guitar), Juan (drums), Nando (guitar) and Francisco (bass) hail from Barranquilla, Colombia and live in Miami. The band is considered a Supergroup in their community because they were all well known accomplished musicians before getting together.
The Monas self-titled debut album is available in the US under the Watts Up! record label and has been simultaneously released in Colombia and South America under Codiscos. The Monas won the 2006 Billboard Latin Conference New Artists Showcase,The Monas Review Billboard, Page 23. May 13, 2006. were invited to perform at the Latin Grammy Street party in Los Angeles on October 22, 2006Univision "The Monas". Latin Grammy. October 23, 2006. and were the first Rock Band from Colombia to perform at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas in April 2007.Cunninghan, Jonathan: Broward/Palm Beach New Times "y The Monas SXSW. SXSW. March 06, 2007.
Rolling Stone magazine Latin American edition gave the Monas 3 and 1/2 stars.The Monas Review Rolling Stone , Page 91, July 2006. The band released their second album titled Animal on April 23, 2013.
Members Felipe Maria – vocals, guitar, harmonica Juan Davila – drums Nando Puche – guitars Francisco Foschi – bass
Discography The Monas (2006) Animal (2013)
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