El Vacio is the title of the new album recorded by Latinx-alternative rock band Rai who is based in Chicago. This is the band’s first full-length album and debuts officially on November 4, but, along with friends French Police and Division Point, they’re commemorating the album’s release a few days early to coincide with the celebration of Día de los Muertos.
“Día de los Muertos is a very important day in our culture because we honor our family and friends that are no longer with us,” bass player Miguel Gama says of el 2 de noviembre. “As a band, we have thrown a Noche de los Muertos party almost every year to celebrate life and have a good time with our friends. We chose this day to release our first album as a way to honor friends who supported us as a band and are no longer with us. My dad is a panadero and makes pan de muerto every year ever since he was a teenager. So it’s a holiday that is deeply rooted in our way of life.”
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