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On their 2001 self-titled debut, the five-piece band KINKY (Gilberto Cerezo, Ulises Lozano, Carlos Chairez, Omar Gongora, Cesar Pliego) emerged from the desert city of Monterrey, Mexico with a set of world-savvy songs that belied the fact that most of the ideas were birthed in their small home studio. As musicians who not only knew their various instruments but each other for many years within the small but supportive music scene of Monterrey, a collective vision of channeling sounds across the globe was definitely within reach. As an album, KINKY combined the stylishness of discerning American and European dance grooves and straight-ahead rock 'n roll with traditional rhythms from throughout South America (such as cumbia and norteño) for a fresh sound. It has attracted fans and supporters all over the U.S. where the band has spent much time playing live shows to fervent crowds, and people have discovered that KINKY truly comes alive on stage. Kinky has played over 180 shows in the...