Gaby Kerpel

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Gaby Kerpel is a composer born and raised in Argentina. [1]

Kerpel belongs to a Latin electronic music collective known as Zizek. [2] Under the name King Coya he performs reinterpreted Colombian cumbia music. [2]

As a composer, his songs include De La Guarda, Fuerza Bruta, and Carnabailito.

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References

  1. "Nonesuch Records Gaby Kerpel". Nonesuch Records Official Website.
  2. 1 2 "Viral Zionism". Tablet Magazine. July 2, 2010.