Green Midgets

        I think Enanitos Verdes is a good start to this rockin’ tour were about to begin. It’s personally one of my favorites, though, I must warn, I have A LOT of favorites. I’ve always felt that they have kept true to the art and always create great, authentic Spanish rock.

        This band originated in Mendoza, Argentina in November, 1979. Its original band members are Marciano Cantero, Felipe Staiti, and Daniel Piccolo. Marciano is the lead singer and also plays the bass. Felipe is the band’s guitarist and Daniel was the first drummer.

        Enanitos Verdes started off playing in pubs in Mendoza and then went on to playing in little theaters in the surrounding areas. They soon gained popularity and in the beginning of 1983 they traveled to Buenos Aires to continue their performances. In 1984, they were invited to “Festival de la Falda” and were voted “Grupo Revelacion,” or revelation group, of the festival. They then traveled back to Buenos Aires where they recorded their first album, “Los Enanitos Verdes,” which included the song “Aun sigo Cantando,” song that is now considered a classic of Argentinian rock. In 1986 they recorded their second album “Contrarreloj” with songs like “Tus Viejas Cartas” and of course, “La Muralla Verde,” song which made Enanitos Verdes one of the most popular groups in Spanish-speaking rock. To this day, Enanitos Verdes has 18 albums recorded. Their last one was “Tic Tac,” 2012.

Songs you have probably already heard from Enanitos Verdes:

1.      La Muralla Verde

2.      Lamento Boliviano

3.      Cordillera

4.      Tu Carcel

5.      Guitarras Blancas

6.      Por el Resto

My favorites:

1. Frances Limon

2.      Mejor No Hablemos de Amor

3.      Amigo

4.      Amores Lejanos

5.      Solo Dame Otra Oportunidad

6.      Tus Viejas Cartas

7.      Mi Primer Dia Sin Ti

8.      Luz de Dia 

For more information about Enanitos Verdes, visit their Official Site (you can translate the page).