La Banda Skalavera is a Southern California Latin ska band
formed of 11 musicians with a variety of musical
backgrounds. Each member’s distinct style can be credited to
their diverse musical upbringings ranging from Mariachi,
Norteno, Banda, Salsa, and Cumbias.
LBS (La Banda Skalavera) was formed in South Central Los
Angeles in the Summer of 1998 by George (lead Singer) and Alex
(bass). However, band members have come from as far away as
San Diego, Riverside, and Palm Springs. Since the summer of 98,
LBS has performed everywhere and anywhere the
opportunity has been presented. As one of the first Latin ska
bands in LA, initially LBS was not well received in the ska
scene. Booking was difficult due to the incorporation of
rhythms other than ska. Nonetheless, as exposure increased,
this combination of music was easy for the youth of Los
Angeles to relate to. Many of the youth, then and today,
living in the blighted neighborhoods of Southern California
find expression for individual frustrations through the
lyrics and sounds of LBS.
Personal life experiences have enabled the band to write
these messages and express the injustices of class divisions
within society. George has grown up poor in Los Angeles
California and Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico; two very
different countries, both with very similar social issues. All
other band members have in one way or another experienced
oppression by dominant social groups, simply because of the
socially constructed realities of “race” and “wealth”.
LBS’s lyrics are primarily driven by different issues within
the working-poor and underclass. However, their passion for
bringing life to music can only be felt through their live
performance.
May your holidays and everyday be filled with love, peace, joy, prosperity, protection and happiness! Blessings to you and your family! Hugs from Christina
ASI ES BANDA ESTE SABADO PARA TODAS LAS BANDAS QUE DESEEN TOKAR UN RATO PARA DESPEDIR EL ANO ROCK AND ROLLEANDO SOLO TIENEN QUE APUNTARSE ESTE SABADO YA QUE HABRA MICROFONO ABIERTO EN EL TIANGUIS CULTURAL DE LOS ANGELES HUBICADO EN LA 40 Y LA BROADWAY 90037 SUR CENTRO, ESTE EVENTO EMPEZARA A PARTIR DE LAS 12 DEL DIA Y TERMINARA COMO A LAS 7 DE LA NOCHE ASI QUE NO TE PIERDAS ESTAS SIETE HORAS DE MUSICA EN VIVO, SOLO TIENES QUE DECIRLE A TU BANDA PREFERIDA QUE LE CAIGA A TOKAR NO NECESITAN NADA YA QUE CONTAREMOS CON EQUIP[O DE SONIDO , UNA BATERIA, DOS APARATOS PARA GUITARRA Y UNO DE BAJO SOLO TRAIGAN LOS EXTRAS. O SEA BANDA QUE SOLO ES CUESTION DE DIVERTIRSE UN RATO CAIGANLE O DE APERDIS PASEN LA VOZZZ YA QUE HABRA MUCHA BANDA QUE TENDRA GANAS DE CAERLE A DIVERTIRSE.
hey how are? how's your weekend going? passing by to invite you to our next show. This coming Wednesday at the viper room in hollywood. we play at 9 ;) hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2009 in PAPIAMENTIO: Laga nos celebra nos Salbador Hesus Cristo cu a duna nos speranza pa un bida eterno. Mi ta deseá tur hende bendicion i Su amor = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = =
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2009 in ENGLISH: Let us celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ who gives us hope for eternal life. I wish everybody Jah-blessings and love. = = = = == = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2009 in DEUTSCH: Lasst uns die Geburt von Jesus Christus feiern, der gekommen ist, um uns Hoffnung auf ewiges Leben zu geben. Ich wünsche Euch Allen eine gesegnete Zeit mit der Liebe Gottes = = = = == = = = == = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
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