Self-defined as “rock mestizo” (“mongrel rock”), Cuatro Pesos de Propina combine
rock, ska, reggae, and Uruguayan popular music in a unique amalgamation of
styles that defies categorization. Composed of Gastón Puentes (vocals/guitar),
Gastón Pepe (percussion), “Tato” Bolognini (drums), Rodrigo Baleato (sax),
Miguel Leal (trumpet), Martín Moretto (keyboard), Rodrigo Calzada (bass), and
Joaquín Carriquiry (guitar), the band’s genesis traces back to Montevideo in the
early aughts, consolidating its lineup around 2004. After making the rounds in
the Uruguayan capital’s vibrant indepe...