Venezuelan rock

In Caracas "Los Holidays" released several albums, and were the first Latin-American rock band to travel and work in Europe (Mostly Spain's Costa Brava, July 1966-October 1966).

These bands generally came from private schools and universities, and their members frequented spaces linked to privileged sectors of society.

Sifrino rock often distanced itself from the mainstream by focusing on global sounds, standing out in the Venezuelan music landscape which predominantly featured tropical rhythms such as salsa, merengue, or cumbia.

This niche genre became a symbol of alternative cultural consumption for those seeking a distinct identity within the broader Venezuelan musical landscape.

Bands like Sentimiento Muerto and its successor Caramelos de Cianuro were often associated with sifri-rock due to their social origins and style.

They extended the tradition of making music accessible to privileged sectors, reinforcing the association of sifri-rock with an elite cultural identity.

[3] Recently, the Venezuelan diaspora has allowed many of these bands to expand their reach and explore new sounds, partially redefining the perception of sifri-rock as an exclusively elitist phenomenon.