SPACE GROOVE
Electronite with DJ Lino

Dirty, bassy, groovy and sexy. DJ Lino is kicking into the forest the latest sounds of Electro, Breaks & Dub Step. A waterfall of nasty bass straight to your happy feet.

Living in PachaMama, DJ Lino is a regular performer at the River Festival. This year, he will play a night set for the 1st time. An opportunity for him to express the more edgy and experimental side of his DJ sets.


Links:
http://soundcloud.com/linolove/dj-lino-river-festival-2011

JOURNEY THROUGH SOUND
Embarking at Midnight with DJ Tyohar

On this auspicious Dark Moon night, DJ Tyohar will play an all night adventurous set of what will become a flow of hypnotic and cinematic soundscapes which takes us on a deep and fluid journey through warm down tempo grooves, psybient, uplifting atmospheres and progressive trance.
All the while the ocean of stars shining above becomes a reminder that the next day we will welcome the first new moon of 2012. Psybient, also known as psychedelic chillout and ambient psytrance, is a genre of electronic music that combines elements of psychedelic trance, ambient, world music & tribal new age.

UN ROJO
Popular Latin Reggae Rock music from Costa Rica.

The band was founded in 2004 by two friends, Jaguarand and Luisk, inspired by the old school sounds of Reggae and Rock. In 2008 Un Rojo went through a total renovation with members leaving & coming, so the total number doubled. The outcome of these changes was a creation of a super group of 11 talented musicians that combine sexy Latin vibe with the one love spirit of Jah Rastafari and elements of Rock, Rhythm & Blues.
A rebelious sound from a group of experienced musicians who have been part of many musical projects in the past including: Race Bronze, Trinity Roots Band, Mentos and Mekatelyu.


Links:
http://www.myspace.com/unrojo

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Vi5VxSiwo

http://www.facebook.com/unrojo?sk=info

PACHAMAMA OPEN MIC
Talent treasures

Would you like to perform in the River Festival? This year, the Festival's stage is set for new talents to be discovered! On the 14/15th of January (the weekend before the festival) and in front of a curious audience, you will be able to have your own gig. From all the talents that will perform during this weekend, the crowd will choose the 10 artists that will qualify for the final.

The crowd's favorite in the final itself will win a free ticket for the festival and an opportunity for a solo performance in the next festival at PachaMama as well as a recording session @ PachaMama's music studio.

Register now to secure your place in the semi finals (January 17-18), write to festivals@pachamama.com.

ROQUE BAND
Contemporary Cuban music

The group is based on the Cuban musician Rober Rafa Roque Argilagos. The music is shaped by the political strife and hardship of life on the island.

Roque's music carries the revolutionary voice of Cuba's new generation, performing Rumba style, Cubano rhythms and traditional Salsa in clubs and on the streets. Since eight years, Roque lives in Costa Rica and is a well-known figure in the alternative Latin music scene.



Links:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8eIQaeCot4

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rakachán/146052488774695?sk=info

SPACE GROOVE
Electronite with DJ Lino

Dirty, bassy, groovy and sexy. DJ Lino is kicking into the forest the latest sounds of Electro, Breaks & Dub Step. A waterfall of nasty bass straight to your happy feet.

Living in PachaMama, DJ Lino is a regular performer at the River Festival. This year, he will play a night set for the 1st time. An opportunity for him to express the more edgy and experimental side of his DJ sets.


Links:
http://soundcloud.com/linolove/dj-lino-river-festival-2011

NESSI GOMES
Nu folk

A musician gifted with a penetrating voice and a unique style of playing the guitar. The outcome is edgy, touching and authentic, a multi leveled performance.

Being the crowd's favorite in the 2011, it is only natural Nessi returns to the Festival stage with new material. Originally from the island of Guernsey, Nessi settled this year in PachaMama.


Links:
http://soundcloud.com/nessigomes/nessi-gomes-that-girl-live-in and
http://soundcloud.com/nessigomes/nessi-gomes-you-guided-me-live-in-pachamama-23-1-2011

ROCK JOURNEY
24-hours with DJ Tyohar and Red Band

Under the endless starry sky, this DJ set - although called a "party"- is honoured as a sacred ceremony. It is a privilege to experience such musical jewels in the jungle.
Guided with the medicine and accompanied with prayers, an open heart intention with a fire in the center for mystical warmth. This is a unique ungraspable space where Western psychedelics was born, where masterpieces of music touch timelessness.
Parallel to his electronic psychedelic music collection, DJ Tyohar went back in history and recently developed this one-of-a-kind "24-hour Rock Journey": a voyage into the golden era of the late 60' and the 70's... When the winds of peace & love were blowing, when rock legends walked on the earth.

FOREVER YOUNG
In the 2011 festival Tyohar introduced a heart touching concept in the Rock Journey called, "Forever Young". Needless to say, we did not see it coming and were taken by surprise ...

Along the night, the entire story of Janis Joplin was skillfully mixed in: quotes, interviews and rare bootleg live pieces from concerts, inbetween pieces from other artists. Those who have been there were experiencing a glimpse of Janis in a complete and artistic way. This incredible living documentary/art may have been one of her most complete farewell party.

Rarely does Tyohar give any hints about concept of the upcoming set, but when asked about 2012 River Festival, if there will be another "Forever Young" set? He smiled and said, "if you can guess who, you will get a free ticket for the Festival."

And so be it, a free ticket will be drawn between those who guess correctly.
Who will it be this time? Place your guess as a comment (artist's full name) on the Facebook Festival event page.

PASSIFLORA
Feminine alternative rock from Costa Rica

A fresh new collective musical creation, led and founded by the local singer and musician Mariana Echeverria. Passiflora is a 7-member band with a large presence of female voices and harmonies. Their surprising sound is defined by rich and sweet melodies, deepened in layers of clever and a well-thought out musical approach.
Passiflora is a delicate and elegant production, an unusual ensemble of: 1 singer-guitarrist, 4 vocalists, a bass and 2 percussionists. The new album, Noches En Vela, catches the ear from the first moment. Passiflora will perform in the opening night of the River Festival.

Link:
http://passiflora.bandcamp.com

JOURNEY THROUGH SOUND
Embarking at Midnight with DJ Tyohar

On this auspicious Dark Moon night, DJ Tyohar will play an all night adventurous set of what will become a flow of hypnotic and cinematic soundscapes which takes us on a deep and fluid journey through warm down tempo grooves, psybient, uplifting atmospheres and progressive trance.
All the while the ocean of stars shining above becomes a reminder that the next day we will welcome the first new moon of 2012. Psybient, also known as psychedelic chillout and ambient psytrance, is a genre of electronic music that combines elements of psychedelic trance, ambient, world music & tribal new age.