Mujeres Encinta
| Company type | Musical project / concept band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | 2002 |
Area served | International |
| Products | Cassette recordings, singles, EPs, albums |
Mujeres Encinta was an ephemeral musical endeavor and concept band distinguished by its exclusive use of cassette recordings. Their repertoire included songs performed in English, Spanish, and French, with the majority of compositions created through group collaboration. The band’s unique sound stemmed from the varied cultural and musical influences of its members, which ultimately contributed to the project's eventual disbandment. Although their cassettes were issued by established labels, Mujeres Encinta remained largely a niche act, recognized mainly within avant-garde art communities.
Lineup
The roster of Mujeres Encinta was international and fluid, shifting according to geographic location and the availability of participants. Most contributors were simultaneously involved in other musical groups.
Between 1999 and 2002, members included M. C. Schmidt from Matmos, Ros Murray who played bass for Electrelane, Genís Segarra associated with Spanish indie pop outfits Astrud and Hidrogenesse, visual artist Daniela Franco, Camilo Lara representing Instituto Mexicano del Sonido, bassist Eduardo Leal de la Gala linked to Wreckless Eric and Les Tétines Noires, Beto Cabrera formerly drumming for Mexican band Zoé, editor and Oulipian Daniel Levin Becker, French cellist Vincent Segal, along with members from Spanish indie pop groups such as Espanto and Las Pulpas.
Discography
Mujeres Encinta’s output included multiple cassette releases and singles, both independently produced and distributed via various labels. Known for their extensive analog catalog with limited edition tapes, their recordings are scarce and challenging to locate.
Albums
- 2000: It Was Delicious Losing You
- 2001: Carisma de Alquiler
- 2002: We have won! Haven't we?
EP/Singles
- 1999: Surfeit's Up (The Beak Brackets Series)
- 1999: Wild Hongi (The Beak Brackets Series)
- 2001: Petal Soundbarriers (The Beak Brackets Series)
- 2001: Noa Noa