As founders of Nortec Collective, Tijuana-based musicians Bostich + Fussible (no, obviously not their real names) have long specialized in melding cultures and sounds. With nearly 20 years and multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations under their belts, they’re now considered godfathers of a particularly fruitful branch of alternative Latin and dance music.
The name of Nortec Collective, their first group with various other members, reflected this early ethos: blending indigenous and Mexican sounds like norteño with contemporary techno. (“Nor” plus “tec” – get it?) The original collective members have since branched out, but together, Bostich and Fussible continue to delight in exploring new boundaries and in bringing their music to new contexts – like one of the inaugural MLS Summer Beat concerts this weekend.