Bacilos | |
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 Bacilos performing in Guatemala | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S |
| Genres | Latin pop, Folk music |
| Years active |
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| Labels | Sonolux, WEA International, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Latin |
| Members | Jorge Villamizar André Lopes |
| Past members | José Javier Freire |
| Website | bacilos |
Bacilos is a latin pop duo currently consisting of Jorge Villamizar and André Lopes. They have released 7 albums and 2 EPs. Their album Caraluna (2002) won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album, and their album Sin Vergüenza (2004) was nominated in 2005 for the same award. They have achieved success with singles "Mi Primer Millón" and "Caraluna".
The band's name was originally Bacilos Búlgaros, a literal translation of bacilli,[1] named after a home remedy touted by Villamizar's grandmother.[2] It is also a play on the Spanish language word "vacilón," meaning a fun, good time.[3]
Although based in Miami, Villamizar considers the band to be a "Latin American band" and the band has had several number one hits in Latin America.[4]
- ^ Kimpel, Dan (July 21, 2004). "Bacilos: Cross-Cultural Hitmakers". Broadcast Music, Inc.
- ^ SCHLENKER, DAVE (September 23, 2005). "Grammy-winning trio headlines free concert". The Gainesville Sun.
- ^ McQueeny-Lynch, Maeve (September 12, 2024). "Grammy-Award-winning Bacilos on music that unites us". University of Miami.
- ^ "In Pequeños Romances Bacilos returns to the 90s". Últimas Noticias. June 1, 2024.