Chicano Music Chronicles

This week Mark Guerrero brings Latinopia an interview with rock and roll legend Chris Montez. Born Ezekiel Christopher Montanez in 1943, Chris became a rock and roll star with his recording of … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – GILBERT ROCHA

This week Mark Guerrero features musician Gilbert Rocha whose band The Silhouettes included the late great Ritchie Valens. Rocha later played with the doo wop duo, The Perez Brothers, and Rulie … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES 9.26.20 – RECKLESS NIGHT ENSEMBLE

This month, Mark Guerrero interviews three members of The Reckless Night Ensemble about their album Pan-Americanos, which includes seven Lalo Guerrero songs, "Vamos a Bailar," "16 Pounds," "Los … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – TRINI LÓPEZ

This month Mark Guerrero brings us the music of Trini López on the Chicano radio Network (CRN). Every night in May, from 7Pm to 9PM listen to Mark's interview with music legend Trini López … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES -THE EASTSIDE SOUND

This month Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles interviews eight musical artists of what has become known as the "Eastside Sound" of East Los Angeles in the '60s. His guests include the late … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – GEORGE LANDA

This month's featured CMC show is George Landa of Los Nawdy Dawgs from Tucson, Arizona. Played and discussed on the show is their 2013 album "Lalo's Town," which features their versions of Lalo … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LALO GUERRERO

This week, composer, musician, singer and archivist Mark Guerrero goes to the roots and reviews the life and music of his father, the granddaddy of Chicano music, the legendary Lalo Guerrero. This … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES 12.01.19

This week Mark Guerrero hosts an interview with legendary Chicano vocalist Little Willie G., whose fantastic musical odyssey began in the early 60’s and includes his 2002 CD produced by David Hidalgo … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LOUIE MENDEZ & LENCHO MARTINEZ

Mark Guerrero returns with another insightful podcast, this time he visits with interviews Louie Mendez and Lorenzo "Lencho" Martinez about their music careers--made over the years both together and … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – BILLY CARDENAS

This month, Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles features music manager and promoter, Billy Cardenas. During the 1960s, Cardenas managed some of the most influential Chicano music groups including … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – GEORGE OCHOA

This month Mark Guerrero visits with George Ochoa, who was a member of The Slauson Brothers band and Cannibal and the Headhunters in the '60s and Olde Tyme Religion and Yaqui in the '70s. Although not … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES DON TOSTI

In this week's Chicano Music Chronicles, Mark Guerrero interviews legendary big band leader and musician DonTosti. Tosti was part of the pre-Rock and Roll big band generation. He started his music … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES “SUNNY OSUNA”

This month Mark Guerrero interviews Tejano music legend Sunny Ozuna about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog. Sunny's signature national hit record was "Talk To Me" … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – STEVE SALAS

This month's Chicano Music Chronicles features renowned musician, performer and singer Steve Salas, co-founder of the legendary Eastside band, Tierra. Steve Salas was born and raised in Lincoln … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES “ARTURO “ROOSTER” PEREZ

This month music chronicler Mark Guerrero visits with Arturo "Rooster" Perez. He was one of three drummers that played with Redbone during the peak of the recording success in the '70s. Mark … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – PAT VEGAS OF REDBONE

Mark Guerrero interviews Pat Vegas, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the legendary band Redbone, and plays selected recordings from their catalog.Check this cool interview with an … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LOUIE PÉREZ

This week Mark Guerrero's guest on Chicano Music Chronicles is renowned American songwriter, percussionist and guitarist for Los Lobos and Latin Playboys, Louie Pérez. As co-founder of the legendary … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LEROY “LONNIE” JORDAN

This month Mark Guerrero's featured singer/songwriter is Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan, founding member of the '70s funk band War. Jordan has had a number of roles over the years, acting as vocalist and … [Read more...]

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LITTLE JIMMY RAY JIMENEZ

Little Ray, along with Little Willie G., was the biggest star in the East L.A. firmament in the 1960s. His forte was rhythm and blues and he sang, danced and performed with energy, excitement and … [Read more...]