Cafe Tacvba Embraces New Freedom on ’Jei Beibi’ Debora Rey - The Associated Press
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Cafe Tacvba is embracing its newfound independence with the release of its first album without a label in its nearly three-decade career.

The Mexican rock band has always been committed to its creative freedom, jumping from folk to techno to ska, sometimes all in one song. "Jei Beibi," released Friday, goes even further: It mixes genres that go from bolero to pop and experimental music to Beatles-inspired beats.

"Now we have even more freedom because we don't have a label telling us what to do," guitarist Joselo Rangel said in an interview with The Associated Press this week.

"We're very proud and happy with this album," added keyboardist Emmanuel del Real. "This spirit of doing the album on our own has directly influenced on the creative process."

Cafe Tacvba has played some tracks from its new album - its first in five years - at recent shows. But the quartet will officially present their latest work Saturday at a concert for about 2,000 fans in Mexico City.

Like its past albums, "Jei Beibi" was produced by Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla.

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