Radicales51

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Radicales51 is a rock band from San Salvador, El Salvador, formed in 2002. The members are Pablo Rosales (lead vocals), Rene Castillo (bass), Dennis Antillón (guitar), Erick Argueta (drums), and Ricardo Escobar (keyboard). Their music blends alternative rock, indie rock, and progressive rock with Christian themes.

They released their debut album, 51, in 2004, and followed with Integral in 2007, which won the Premio Arpa for Best Independent Band. Their third album, Queremos que estes aqui, came out in 2009. The band focuses on social issues and family strengthening, and their songs convey a message of Love, Faith, and Hope.

Radicales51 formed during Dante Gebel’s first visit to El Salvador when Rosales shared a song he had written; that project became their first album. They soon toured the country, building a growing ministry. In 2007–2008 they achieved notable success, releasing singles like Basta Ya (inspired by violence and the murder of Argueta’s brother), Por el Desierto, and Si es amor. They were signed by 3:16 Media, joining other Christian artists. Rosales also wrote a short book, Varias Vidas, un papel y Mary, available free on their website.

From 2005 to 2006 they played at least three gigs per week and toured El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico. From 2007 to 2009 they toured Central America and six U.S. states, often performing in churches in El Salvador. From 2009 to 2010 they focused on worship, continuing church shows in El Salvador and Guatemala.