La Vela Puerca
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Uruguay
- Born: December 24, 1995 in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Active: 1995 - present
Biography
La Vela Puerca is a Uruguayan rock band formed in Montevideo on December 24, 1995, and one of the biggest live acts in the RÃo de la Plata region. Led by singers Sebastián Teysera and Sebastián Cebreiro, the nine-piece group mixes rock, ska, candombe and murga. Their albums include 'Deskarado' (1998), 'De bichos y flores' (2001), 'A contraluz' (2004), 'Destilar' (2018) and 'Discopático' (2022), released on labels including #Surco# and their own #Mi Semilla Records#. The band remains active and toured internationally for its thirtieth anniversary.
Genres
La Vela Puerca Discography
- Deskarado (1998) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- De bichos y flores (2001) - Album - rated 4.12/5
- A contraluz (2004) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Érase... (2014) - Album - rated 3.73/5
Members
- Sebastián Teysera - vocals (1995–Present)
- Sebastián Cebreiro - vocals (1995–Present)
- Santiago Butler - guitar (1995–Present)
- Rafael Di Bello - guitar (1995–Present)
- Nicolás Lieutier - bass (1995–Present)
- Carlos Quijano - saxophone (1995–Present)
- Alejandro Piccone - trumpet (1998–Present)
- José Canedo - drums (2004–Present)
- Diego Méndez - keyboards (2014–Present)
- Lucas De Azevedo - drums (1996–2004)