The Latin rock group
Jarabe de Palo (strictly translated as "wood syrup" in English) was formed in Barcelona in the early '90s by vocalist and guitarist Pau Donés with guitarist Jordi Mena, drummer
Alex Tenas, percussionist Dani Forcada and bassist
Joan Gené. Donés, an early fan of
the Beatles and
Bob Marley, formed his first band with his brother, but then found another lineup for the newly named
Jarabe de Palo. The group's 1997 album
La Flaca did well on the charts in the group's native land.
De Vuelta Y Vuelta was issued four years later. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide