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Madre Monte is one of the most sought world music acts in Australia, and amongst the leading representatives of the new wave of Latin-Australian music. South American Roots outfit MADRE MONTE finds inspiration in the myths, folklore and music of Colombia, with a focus on taking these ideas and making art that is contemporary and that expands the Latin-Australian musical and mythical connection. A tight rhythm section, Afro-Colombian progressions, skankin’ guitars, hard-hitting horns, lyrics in English and Spanish, and a touch of electronic sounds to top it off all, intertwine to create what is now one of the most sought-after Roots act in Australia. After years performing to crowds at festivals around Victoria, residencies at some of Melbourne’s most notorious music institutions, a tour of Tasmania and NSW, and selling out their debut EP – ‘Reaction’, Madre Monte turned it up a notch and released their second EP ‘Raza:Madre’ in May 2012, to a sold-out crowd at the Northcote Social