Latino arts, history and culture
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
This month Mark Guerrero welcomes René Ornelas of the sixties music duo René and René to Chicano Music Chronicles. René and René is the awesome Latino pop duo whose hits Angelito (1964) and Lo Mucho … [Read more...]
This month Mark Guerrero returns with his Chicano Music Chronicles, this time showcasing Max Uballez, pioneering songster and leader of the sixties music group The Romancers. Before the Premiers, … [Read more...]
Tierra is the acclaimed Chicano music band founded by brothers Rudy and Steve Salas. The original members of Tierra included Rudy (guitar and vocals), Steve (guitar and vocals), Bobby Navarete … [Read more...]
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...]
This month, Mark Guerrero visits with drummer, musician and Butch Rillera. Butch is best known for being the key drummer in the 70s Native American/Chicano rock band Redbone. Butch comes from a … [Read more...]
This month Mark Guerrero interviews legendary guitar stylist Gabriel Manzo on his decades-long musical career playing and discussing the tracks on Manzo’s acclaimed CD “Manzo Rally.” Gabriel Manzo is … [Read more...]
During the month of April, 2017, Mark Guerrero features Dr. Loco on his show, Chicano Music Chronicles. Since 1989, Dr. Loco, also known as Jose B. Cuellar, Ph.D., and his Rocking Jalapeno Band have … [Read more...]
Chicano Music Chronicles spotlights Chicano and other Latino artists and their music on a monthly basis on the Chicano Radio Network (CRNLive.com). Hosted by recording artist and musicologist Mark … [Read more...]
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...]
Mark Guerrero is a prolific songwriter and performer whose songs often reflect a heartfelt social passion. In his original composition "Ay, yi,yi,yi, Nobody told Me," he reflects on the unjust plight … [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...]
