Tuco Cárdenas, born on March 7, 1979, in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, began his musical
journey in 1994 as a drummer in his hometown. In 1998, he embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album Autóctono in 2001. He has released 8 more albums, including 2 live albums and, most recently, a 2024 album of acoustic duets with other Latin American singers. His work has garnered national and international attention, leading to performances alongside popular artists like Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernández, and Sin Bandera. Cárdenas remains a key figure in Guatemalan music, known for his raw, intimate, and unpretentious sound.
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Collaborating with fellow Guatemalan Doctor Nativo on the track “Bruja” (Witch), Tuco Cárdenas combines traditional Latin American cumbia rhythms with modern folk, hip hop and reggae flavors, creating a hypnotic and percussive groove. The song describes a toxic and irresistible love, where the singer feels trapped by a manipulative and reckless partner. “Suddenly, you try to deceive me / You tell me you don’t feel / That you’re going to change.”
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