Guaco
Guaco, a Venezuelan band, was formed in Maracaibo in 1962 by Mario Viloria,
Fernando "Plátano" Domínguez, Alfonso "Pompo" Aguado, and Luis Rincón. Initially
known as Conjunto Gaitero Estudiantil Los Guacos del Zulia, the group began as a
traditional gaita zuliana ensemble but soon incorporated elements of salsa, pop,
jazz, funk, rock and roll, and vallenato into their music. Their first
production was recorded in 1964, with Mario Viloria composing most of the songs.
In the 1970s, Guaco evolved by integrating contemporary instruments such as
violins and electric guitars, marking a...
