Varo (drummer)
Alvaro Barahona Gutiérrez (born 30 December 1986), known as Varo, is a Costa Rican drummer, producer and photographer. He is also recognized for his versatility, performing and recording in a wide range of genres.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alvaro Barahona Gutiérrez |
| Also known as | Varo |
| Born | December 30, 1986 Cartago, Costa Rica |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Latin, Reggae, Punk |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, producer, composer, photographer |
| Instruments | Drums, guitar, bass, piano |
Musical career
He has been part of bands like Dtour, Flashback, and Zona[1] in his home country. He is currently collaborating with the New York-based band Manicburg, with whom he recorded a track for their latest self-titled album.[2]
In 2019, he was selected as the winner of the Talento CRC competition, organized by the Contemporary Music Institute of Costa Rica, with his song "Si Te Vas" as the winning track.
In 2023, he recorded the drums for the album Buscando Luz (released in 2024) by Costa Rican singer-songwriter Pablo Sanabria. He also served as the director and producer for two music videos for the singles "Queda Pendiente" and "Si Pudiera Verte Hoy" from the album. Additionally, he directed the documentary about the album's recording sessions.[3]
Catalog of songs recorded with other artists
- Dejarnos Caer - Mike Aguilar
- Cielo - Mike Aguilar
- Un pueblo sin voz - Mike Aguilar
- Usted no sabe - Mike Aguilar
- Podría ser yo - Mike Aguilar
- Burningman - Bloop Project
- Chaos - Bloop Project
- Strangeland - Bloop Project
- Hagámoslo Juntos - Campaign song for the Down syndrome community
- No need to fear - Ray Lustig
- Buscando Luz, álbum - Pablo Sanabria
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- ↑ "Cámara Nacional de Radiodifusión - CANARA - Costa Rica - Grupo Zona". www.data.canara.org. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ↑ Breznikar, Klemen (2024-10-25). "Manicburg | Interview | Album Premiere". It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ↑ Redacción (2024-12-03). ""Buscando luz" nuevo álbum de Pablo Sanabria". Crónicas de La Unión (in español). Retrieved 2025-02-10.
