RasKuinko:"SoundSystemisabasicpartofthisculturethatIlove"
A sonic journey from Venezuela to Argentina, fusing the spontaneity of the saxophone with the tribal essence of reggae.
From the reggae roots in Venezuela to the growing scene in Argentina, Ras Kuinko has carved a name for himself as a multifaceted pillar of Sound System culture. With a trajectory spanning decades, his approach transcends mere musical performance, integrating the spontaneity of the saxophone, the intuition of the selector, and the vision of the documentarian. For Ras Kuinko, Sound System is more than music; it is a tribal experience, a space of connection, and a way of life that celebrates the pure essence of reggae.
/How did you find your way into Sound System culture, and what hooked you to stay?
A: As a musician, I dedicated myself to reggae and its derivatives from my adolescence in the 90s until today, where I remain active in different formats, and Sound System is a basic part of this culture that I love.
/How would you describe the scene in your city or country? What makes it different?
A: I believe that in Argentina, the scene is slowly growing... more generations are beginning to understand and discover what it's all about.
/What would you like the next generation to understand about Sound System?
A: That it is made with love and with an underground tribal feeling that allows it to maintain a certain fundamental magical essence.
/What instrument do you mainly play and how did you incorporate it into Sound System culture?
A: I play the saxophone, and I love to intervene in the Sound System in a free-style mode. I flow spontaneously, recycling the energy of the moment and creating *in situ* whatever my soul wants to share in the here and now.
/What makes a good selector?
A: Their vision to understand what is happening energetically on the dancefloor and their ability to create a good selection online according to that unique feeling and moment.
/How did you start visually documenting Sound System culture?
A: As a documentary videographer, I capture from the fractal beginnings of the experiences I live with music. These are tasks that I try to combine, making them flow together whenever possible.
/How does one of your productions start? Do you think bass, rhythm, or melody first?
A: I don't have a single formula... it can vary depending on the occasion.