Iconoclasta

A mostly instrumental band and one of the first Mexican progressive groups, Iconoclasta has been revered for years for epic-length songs that are influenced by classical, folk, and jazz music. Although the band's music has often been compared to the instrumental passages of such progressive rock giants as Yes and Genesis, Iconoclasta has also pursued a far-more experimental edge, exploring avant-garde rhythms and songwriting. Iconoclasta was formed in Mexico City in 1980 by Richard Moreno (guitar, keyboards) and Ricardo Ortegón (guitar), and later grew to include Victor Baldo...