El Laberinto del Coco is an Afro-Puertorican Bomba Fusion 13 piece ensemble founded in 2017 by visionary percussionist Hector``Coco”Barez. With a unique blend of sizzling musical ideas Barez presents new ways to the traditional sounds of Puerto Rican Bomba. After touring the world with Ballet Folklorico de Puerto Rico “Areyto”, Grammy Award winning groups like Calle 13, Bacilos and world renowned bands like Bio Ritmo, Miramar, William Cepeda and Bayanga, Barez decides to embark on a new journey.
In 2017, Hector Barez received a commission from the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts to record El Laberinto del Coco first Album. With critics comparing this recording to Rafael Cortijo”s master piece The Time Machine. A new era in Puerto Rican music is established. During 43 minutes, Barez brings to life a unique concept with a very distinctive sound with rich syncopated horn lines, funky guitar licks, solid multilayered percussion and enchanting voices, making El laberinto del Coco a fan pleaser.
During the pandemic recession El Laberinto del coco kept busy releasing singles and keeping people's hopes alive through virtual concerts.