Los Lichis, a Mexican free-rock band, was founded in 1996 in Monterrey and Mexico City by visual artists Manuel Mathar, Gerardo Monsivais, and José-Luis Rojas. Initially working as a multimedia concept art collective, they transitioned to musical improvisations with a lo-fi sound. In 2000, French composer Jean Baptiste Favory joined the group, enriching their musical repertoire. Los Lichis gained recognition for their unconventional performances and collaborations, including appearances under aliases such as Cacaflies and Chavilocos & The Butchers Filarmonika. Their first significant release was Dog, a double LP released in 2013, which compiled the group's first ten years of work. In 2015, they released "The Giant Lichis" CD, followed by re-releases and new albums such as Eerie Breedings (2023) and Small Mole & The Flavor Jewel Trio (2022). Los Lichis is regarded as one of the most important underground acts in Mexico.
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