Who thought of the name Rumbo Rumba?
D: Aaron and I thought it up. We were looking for something that would sound undeniably Latin American, but would also be catchy. Now I realize it’s kind of a tongue-twister for non-Spanish speakers, but hey, así es la vida. Your music is always described as a mixture styles and influences. How do you describe it? D: It’s like hearing Metallica play Salsa – with some groovy jazz chords in there, and one of the Commodores is playing bass. Many of our readers may be familiar with Lex de Azevedo. What did Aaron de Azevedo, your singer and guitarist, inherit from his father? D: A lot of gear. Some talent, too. Aaron’s an amazing producer, and a very well-rounded musician. He composes, arranges, is a virtuosic guitar player, and is a decent piano player as well. I think one of the most valuable things he inherited from his dad is the idea that you can make a living making music. How and when did you all meet and begin writing and performing together? D: Aaron and I were both studying music
