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Mars Volta
Summary: The Mars Volta is a Grammy Award-winning American progressive rock group formed in 2001 by guitarist Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Cedric Bixler Zavala . They incorporate various sounds of punk rock, jazz fusion , funk and latin / salsa into their music which they have described as the sound of a ", donkey choking a waffle.", They are known for their energetic and improvisational live shows, as well as their concept-based studio albums.
Similar Artists: Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Portugal. The Man, The Dear Hunter, Ataxia
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