# Unplugged Raves Percussionist Parties in Buenos Aires By Hernando Gomez Salinas | Published 2007-03-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-unplugged-rave-percusionists-make-a-new-kind-of-parties-in-buenos-aires References: [baspotting.blogspot](http://www.baspotting.blogspot.com) La ["Bomba de tiempo"](http://www.labombadetiempo.blogspot.com) is an unplugged rave group formed by some of the most outstanding percusionists of Argentina. During 2006 they held a concert each Monday in centro cultural [Konex](http://www.ciudadculturalkonex.org/es). They communicate with a language of signs invented by [Santiago Vázquez](http://www.santiagovazquez.com), the director, and made that each presentation of the group was different. In the presentations, being based on the improvisation, a festive climate is generated by the musicians sharing that with the spectators simulating an electronic rave but without djs . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unplugged Raves:** Opportunity for creating unique, immersive live music experiences without traditional DJs. - **Percussionist Parties:** Opportunity to explore percussion-based music events that encourage improvisation and audience participation. - **Language of Signs:** Opportunity to develop a new form of non-verbal communication for artistic performances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Live Music Events:** Opportunity for event organizers to create unconventional music events that engage the audience through percussion-based performances. - **Artistic Performances:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate non-verbal communication techniques into their performances, creating a unique and immersive experience for the audience. - **Music Technology:** Opportunity to develop new technologies that enable musicians to create electronic rave-like experiences without relying on traditional DJs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sober Sauna Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-sauna.md) - [Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-rave.md) - [DJ-Enhanced Morning Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-parties.md) - [Phone-Free Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonefree-festival.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Sober Dance Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-dance-party.md) - [Musical Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desperados-beer.md) - [Bright Pink Drum Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razzmatazz.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md)