Yorka is a Chilean pop duo formed by the Pastenes sisters, in the last few years they have gained a space in the Chilean independent scene with their three edited discs: “Canciones en Pijama”(2013), “Imperio” (2015) and “Humo” (2018). It is defined as an organic pop based in a band format, and the mixture of voices make their songs a clean, sincere and mellow pop. The rest of the band is formed by Matias Petersen (Drums), Pancho Ugarte (Bass) and Pablo Jara (Electric Guitar).
Currently, they take part in the Beast Discos label, with whom they edit “Humo”, a new full-length album. Released and welcomed with crowded theatres and great reception among specialized critics, having a big rotation in radios such as Rock and Pop, 40 Principales, Radio Cooperativa, Radio Bio Bio and La Clave.
The mighty sound of their live shows has taken them along Chile with two consecutive national tours and participating in the prominent festivals: Ruidosa (2017), Indiprovi (2017), Cumbre Joven (2017), Material (2017), Pulsar (2016), Día de la Juventud (2016).

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