CORIMA
CORIMA is a Zeuhl/Rock in Opposition ensemble, originally from El Paso, TX. CORIMA started as a four-piece ensemble in 2005, composed of drums (Sergio Ravelo), bass (Juan Tarin), and two guitars (Erik Martinez & Jaime Silva). Initially influenced by bands like King Crimson and ELP, their sound gradually evolved when their new synth/keys player joined (Francisco Casanova) and both guitarists left the band. They discovered Zeuhl and Rock in Opposition and CORIMA’s vision and musicality transformed drastically into what it is now.
In 2007, CORIMA released their first album in El Paso, TX and toured the East Coast of the United States, where they played with highly influential bands such as: Child Abuse, The Red Masque, The Great Tyrant, Ahleuchatistas, and Zs. Briefly after the tour, Sergio and Francisco moved to Los Angeles, where Andrea Calderón (violin/vocals), Ryan Kamiyamazaki (bass), and Patrick Shiroishi (saxophone) joined Corima. The current lineup typically plays with close friends and colleagues, Upsilon Acrux, and on one occasion were given the opportunity to open a concert for Yoshida Tatsuya at The Smell in Los Angeles. In 2013, CORIMA toured the West Coast of the United States, and also played Prog Day festival in North Carolina. In 2014 CORIMA will be playing SeaProg Festival in Seattle, WA, as well as FestivAlterNativo in Queretaro, MX. CORIMA has released their latest album QUETZALCOATL through the great Soleil Zeuhl, and are working on a new album to be finished in 2015.