Nafta, an Argentine band formed in Buenos Aires in 2016, has carved a distinct
niche in the local music scene by blending neo-soul, R&B, funk, and hip-hop into
a cohesive and emotionally resonant sound. Fronted by vocalist, guitarist, and
composer Matías “Magamo” García Molinari, the group also features vocalists
Abril Olivera and An Espil, keyboardist Simón Grunblatt, bassist Brian Vainberg,
and drummer Tomás Sánchez—all of whom have roots in the funk-rap collective
Militantes del Clímax. Their self-titled debut album, Nafta, released in October
2019, introduced tracks like “Pot...