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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 shift from traditional gaita to a more modern sound. Notable albums include Gaita A Todo Color Con Los Guaco! (1973) and Guaco 76 (1976). The studio album Bidimensional (2017) won the Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Tropical Album. In 2025, the group returned with Julio Rivera: Guaco 50.
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