Laguna Pai formed in Lima, Peru, in 2008 and built its early profile around a
roots-reggae core shaped by reggae-rock dynamics and local influences. The
band’s classic lineup was led by Mariano Palacios (lead vocals, rhythm guitar)
alongside Salo Langberg (lead guitar), Telmo Jáuregui (bass), Daniel
Vigo/“Willerius” (drums), Gabriela Bonifaz (backing vocals), and Robert Merath
(keyboards/synths), with a longer list of former members credited across
different periods. After developing a steady live following on Peru’s festival
circuit, Laguna Pai released its debut album Kultura B...