Viuda e hijas de Roque Enroll
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Music albums |
Viuda e hijas de Roque Enroll was an Argentine all-female band founded in 1983 in Buenos Aires. The group emerged as part of the revitalization of Argentine rock (rock nacional) following the restoration of democracy, alongside energetic bands such as Los Twist, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Virus, and Soda Stereo.
History
In 1978, Claudia Sinesi and María Gabriela Epumer connected and played together in a garage band. Epumer became a member of the cover band Rouge in 1982 and invited Sinesi to join her. When the military government prohibited English-language music, the band disbanded because their setlist consisted entirely of English covers. Sinesi and Epumer continued collaborating until Mavi Díaz suggested creating an all-female ensemble. Their first album, launched in 1984, included songs such as "Potpourri (Olla podrida)," "Te Encargo mi Modernidad," and a rendition of Brian Hyland's Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini. The follow-up album featured a well-received cover of "Lollipop."
After their third album experienced a decline in sales and their record label went bankrupt, the group disbanded. They have occasionally reunited for live performances since then.
Members
- Mavi Díaz (lead vocals)
- María Gabriela Epumer (guitar, backing vocals)
- Claudia Sinesi (bass guitar, backing vocals)
- Claudia Ruffinatti (keyboard, backing vocals)
Studio albums
- 1984: Viuda e Hijas de Roque Enroll
- 1985: Ciudad Catrúnica
- 1986: Vale cuatro
- 2014: Perlas y Diamantes
Live albums
- 1995: Telón de crep
Compilations
- 1994: Grandes éxitos
- 1995: El álbum
- 2003: Oro
- 2003: Viuda e Hijas de Roque Enroll (single)