Sergent Garcia is the band formed around French singer Bruno Garcia (1964, France) who had previously been the guitarist of punk band Ludwig Von 88.
Sergent Garcia's music is a mixture of cumbia, reggae, salsa, ragamuffin, rock and other trends in a new style which he defines as salsamuffin.
He published in 2011 his sixth studio album, Una y otra vez (Cumbancha/The Gwagwita), recorded between France, Spain, Cuba and Colombia.
In 2023, he released a single, entitled “¡Cuando Salga El Sol!”, accompanied by a video in 2024. Also in 2024, he embarked on a tour, entitled the “Salsamuffin Tour” to celebrate 25 years as a solo artist.
Discography Viva el Sergento (1997) Un poquito quema'o (1999) Sin Fronteras (2001) La Semilla Escondida (2003) Best Of (compilation) (2004) Mascaras (2006) Cumbiamuffin (EP) (2009) Una y Otra Vez (2011) Anthologie (2006–2010) Contre Vents Et Marées (2015) ¡Cuando Salga El Sol! (2023)
References
External links Allmusic profile Los Angeles Times article Chicago Sun-Times article U-T San Diego article The Guardian article