La negrita

In La negrita, Café Tacvba presents a sound that strays from the conventional, inviting listeners to explore unexpected textures and rhythms. The song, lasting 3 minutes and 5 seconds, is an example of the experimentation that characterized the album Re. What makes this piece interesting is how the band, instead of following well-trodden paths, ventures to blend elements from very different genres, creating a unique soundscape that invites active listening and discovery.

This track is part of Re, the second studio work by Café Tacvba, released in 1994. The recording took place in Cuernavaca, Morelos, with the band taking on production duties alongside Gustavo Santaolalla. For this album, they collaborated with musicians such as Luis Conte and Alejandro Flores. It’s worth noting that on Re, the vocalist Rubén Albarrán is credited under the name "Cosme," adding a touch of mystery to the group’s sonic identity at the time.