At Cali Roots 2025, Music Coast sat down with El Kallpa, the driving force behind the multicultural collective Sensory TRiBE. Born in Lima, Peru and now rooted in Monterey, CA, El Kallpa shares the origin story of the band—from Craigslist jam sessions to stages alongside legends like Steel Pulse and Buju Banton. 🌍🔥
In this interview, El Kallpa opens up about:
The creation of Sensory TRiBE as an inclusive, collaborative project 🎤
Infusing reggae, hip-hop, punk, funk & global roots into their sound 🎶
Writing politically charged songs like Break All Them Rules alongside uplifting tracks like Safe Space ✊
How cultural diversity shaped the band, featuring members from Peru, Morocco, Costa Rica, and beyond 🌎
Releasing bold singles like Getaway (a 10-minute genre-blending journey) and Try Mine 🎧
His philosophy on giving every band member a voice and balancing chaos with harmony on stage 🎺
Sensory TRiBE isn’t just a band—it’s a movement of storytelling, unity, and radical expression through rhythm. If you’re into music with message and movement, this is one interview you don’t want to miss.
