Latino arts, history and culture
Mark Guerrero is a singer/songwriter whose lyrics often touch on social themes. He performs here his original composition commemorating the legendary Chicano artist Carlos Almaráz who passed away in … [Read more...]
David Garza is a singer and songwriter whose evocative lyrics reflect a thoughtful subtlety. He performs here an original composition, "Shellfish," a song about a bittersweet break-up. … [Read more...]
Mark Guerrero is a singer and songwriter whose lyrics often reflect social issues. He performs here an original composition about the whitewashing of the mural "America Tropical" painted in 1932 by … [Read more...]
Conjunto Los Pochos is a Los Angeles-based music group that is celebrating fifteen years of performing for audiences throughout Southern California and the Southwest. Its members are Otoño Lujan on … [Read more...]
Louie Pérez is a founding member, drummer and song writer of the legendary rock group Los Lobos. The group is one of the longest lasting successful collaborations in music history. They are … [Read more...]
RUBEN GUEVARA AND JOHN DINSMORE. East Los Angeles rocker Ruben Guervara arrives with an original song, Con Safos" accompanied by John Dinsmore, drummer for the rock group The Doors. Also watch for a … [Read more...]
THE RAMPART RECORDS STORY. During the 1960s, Eddie Davis, founder and owner of Rampart records, produced what became known as the Westcoast Eastside sound which included such groups as The Premiers … [Read more...]
Latinopia wondered what exactly is "Latino music?" And how do you distinguish it from other musical styles? It asked Texas-based Ethnomusicalogist Estevan Azcona about his views on what constitutes … [Read more...]
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Flaco Jiménez is one of the most renowned accordion musicians in the world. H has performed with everyone from Willie Nelson and Ry Cooder to The Rolling Stones and Los Lobos. Latinopia asked him … [Read more...]
