Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Living Colour turns 40, straddling heavy metal and experimental jazz

The American band Living Colour is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a tour in Brazil in February titled 'The Best of 40 Years Tour'.

The American band Living Colour is embarking on a tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary, titled 'The Best of 40 Years Tour', which includes stops in several Brazilian cities like Porto Alegre, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba, as well as dates in Argentina and Chile. The tour highlights the band's influential presence in the music world over the past four decades, showcasing their unique ability to blend genres ranging from heavy metal to experimental jazz.

Founded in New York during the mid-1980s, Living Colour gained recognition for its adept movement between two distinct musical scenes: the punk and heavy metal culture of iconic clubs like CBGB's and the avant-garde jazz scene that included members such as guitarist Vernon Reid and drummer Will Calhoun. Core member Corey Glover emphasized their unique placement within the music industry, crediting their distinctive sound to diverse backgrounds and skill sets, noting that not every budding band has a Berklee-trained musician among its ranks.

The band's first performance in Brazil dates back to 1992, and they have developed a profound synergy with their audience over the years. Living Colour's upcoming tour presents not only an opportunity to celebrate their history but also to spotlight their evolution and adaptability within the ever-changing musical landscape, affirming their position as a bridge between genres and continuing to influence artists across various music styles.

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