The Mallorcan band Los Atunos Rojos are presenting Machirulos, a new show combining live music, film and spoken word that takes aim at sexism, arrogance and violence.
The show
Machirulos — a Spanish slang term for macho men — is described by the band as a call for respect and solidarity. The evening combines a live concert with the premiere of a short film and an introduction by the poet Macià Fiol.
- Date: Saturday 4 July
- Time: 8pm
- Venue: Teatre Mar i Terra – Maruja Alfaro, carrer de Sant Magí, Palma
- Entry: free, with advance booking
The film
The seven-minute film, also called Machirulos, was directed by Carlos Penas and shot between Sant Jordi and s’Esgleieta, on the outskirts of Palma.
The band
- Gabi Rodas – vocals and “anti-keyboards”
- Jorge Molina – guitar
- Guillem Mut – drums
- Toni Gelabert – bass
The sound
Los Atunos Rojos describe their music as unclassifiable, combining punk attitude, rock riffs, pop melodies and touches of Mallorcan folk, with plenty of irreverent humour. The show will include songs from their forthcoming first album, among them “Welcome to Tramuntana”, “Felipe VI” and “No toquéis la Tierra”.
How they made their name
The band attracted attention with a song about the incident in the Balearic Parliament in which its president, Gabriel Le Senne of Vox, tore up a photograph of Aurora Picornell, a Republican activist murdered at the start of the Civil War. The episode caused a political storm and led to Le Senne being charged.
With Machirulos, the band continues to use satire and music to comment on social and political issues. Seats are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
