Los Zapata Band
Rock & Family
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LOS ZAPATA is a solid independent Colombian hard rock band founded in 2011. Formed entirely by a tight-knit family core—father, mother, and children—the group blends a powerful lineup of guitars, bass, keyboards, and drums with a self-managed artistic vision that weaves the raw edge of South American hard rock with touches of new wave.
With a discography spanning three studio albums and multiple original singles, the project has established a prominent national and international presence. Their trajectory includes features on landmark compilation albums such as Cartagena Alternativa (2012)—supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation—and the Colombian-Chilean rock compilation by Sazoot and RockAxis, featuring their tracks Furia and Ebrio.
Following their memorable national television appearance on Factor XF (2015), the band has brought their visceral live performance to iconic venues such as the Hard Rock Café in Cartagena and key rock stages across Bogotá, earning radio airplay on prominent stations including Radiónica, Radio Tiempo, Javeriana Estéreo, and UDC Radio.
Lineup:
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Ricardo Zapata: Songwriter, co-producer, arranger, lead vocals, and guitars.
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Luciana Zapata: Lead vocals and keyboards.
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Sebastian Zapata: Producer, songwriter, and lead guitar.
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Mafe Zapata: Lead vocals and bass.
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Ricky Z: Drums and arranger.
Los Zapata Discography
In their own words
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"Excellent classes, I recommend them. I felt at ease and made good chemistry with Zapata sensei, who inspired me to strengthen my practice. His book is a must, it is very good. I recently received my Jiari Shakuhachi Mumon Ryu and GEM series bass flute and they are wonderful, extraordinary pieces. The sound flows with ease, enjoying blow and tone. It has helped me to improve my sound and this really inspires me and makes me feel better about my daily practice of blowing zen. Thank you sensei."
- Gustavo (Mexico)
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"Todo perfecto. Desde el inicio tuve atención personal. El proceso de matrícula asistido online y mis dudas disipadas. La clase muy productiva. Elogio la didáctica y acertada metodología, el hecho de tener tareas pautadas, ayuda mucho a la disciplina y el progreso exitoso. La escuela online está diseñada meticulosamente y tiene mucho material grabado que facilita el aprendizaje. La recomiendo. Compré un instrumento y recibí en perfectas condiciones, en tiempo convenido. Solo palabras de agradecimiento."
- Mafla (Spain)
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"The experience was very smooth, friendly and held well. Communication was fast and helpful, and considering I'm in a different country halfway around the world, the flute arrived quickly. It's a beautiful flute, well tuned and well made. Many thanks."
- James (Indonesia)
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"I have received my flute after only 3 days of enrolling to shakuhachi master course. The response was quick and from the beginning of the course I've been treated with respect and encouragement. The course has many topics that support my learning and is easily accessible and concise. The study cycles progress through the certification and are laid out in a logical and progressive manner with personal instructional training support from Zapata sensei."
- Steve (USA)
