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QUETZAL
Latin / Rock / Alternative

Chicano Music



EAST LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2009
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Member Since12/9/2005
Band Websitequetzaleastla.com
Band MembersMartha Gonzalez - Lead and Backing Vocals, Congas, Chekere, Tarima, Cajon Gabriel Gonzalez - Lead and Backing Vocals, Guiro, Guira Juan Perez - Electric Bass, Baby Bass, Double Bass Quetzal Flores - Jarana, Requinto Jarocho, Bajosexto, Electric Guitar Quincy McCrary - Lead and Backing Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3, Moog Synth Tylana Enomoto - Violin Andy Mendoza - Drums, Cajon, Backing Vocals
InfluencesLos Lobos, Earth Wind & Fire, The Smiths, Las Tres, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Rocio Durcal, Son De Madera, Juan Gabriel, Marvin Gaye, Journey, The Cure, REM, Led Zepplin, Arsenio Rodriguez, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, Los Van Van
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 20 2009 5:00P
Ojai Libbey Bowl Ojai, California
Jun 21 2009 5:00P
Pasadena Levitt Pavillion Pasadena, California

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   About QUETZAL



In the early nineties, in a tiny cafe on the outskirts of Little Tokyo Los Angeles, Quetzal Flores, a son of two community organizers, formed Quetzal-A new experience in Chicano Music. His goal was to push the boundaries of Chicano Music as we knew it. Twelve years later Quetzal has become of one Los Angeles most important and successful groups. Proclaimed by no less an authority than Los Lobos as ready to carry the torch for Los Angeles's Chicano community, Quetzal embody the soul and the struggle at the heart of the Mexican-American legacy. Their mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz, R&B, and Rock is supercharged by the dynamic vocals of Martha Gonzalez. Their commitment to using art as a tool for social change is informed and inspired by global grassroots movements. Aside from touring, the band frequently engages in organizing and participating in opening spaces for transnational dialogue. For the past five years they have been instrumental in developing Fandango Sin Fronteras, a dialogue between Chicanos from California and Jarochos(musicians from Veracruz, Mexico). They are currently finishing their fourth studio album to be released in June of 2006.

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mexico68





Jul 5 2009 12:35 AM

FELA KUTI
quetzal e.





Jul 1 2009 11:52 PM

(MUSIC VIDEO at the bottom) This SATURDAY:

Patrick Contreras CD release party June 20th.


J.J.BROWN will be rockin' the opening spot with QUETZAL U. ANDRADE on the DRUMS...!!!

7pm - J.J.BROWN

8pm - The PATRICK CONTRERAS Band


c u all out there,
QUETZAL E.
DEEP IMAGE





Jul 1 2009 11:52 PM

i forever love love you guys :)

♥adriana
Evelio





Jul 1 2009 11:52 PM

I LOVE QUETZAL!!!
IN LAK ECH





Jun 24 2009 10:07 PM

Please Support the Sisters!


Lita Neumann





Jun 23 2009 6:48 AM

I saw the Pasadena show. You had me on my feet and dancing. Your voices were great. A fine show.
¡El Sirøccø!





Jun 22 2009 10:33 PM

Thanks for the wonderful show in Pasadena! And thanks Martha for the great interview!
Lita Neumann





Jun 21 2009 5:01 AM

I'll be there in Pasadena Tomorrow! Ay, Ay, Ay!!!
Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space





Jun 10 2009 7:33 AM

back med
FATIMA





Jun 8 2009 7:06 AM

PASS IT ON... Saturday June 27TH... A STORY TO TELL Tour :: SAVE THE DATE BE THERE! @ Joe's Joint (The Joint), Los Angeles, CA... WIth LIVE PERFORMANCES BY: FATIMA : Los Angeles (MYSPACE.COM/FATIMA) KILL ANISTON : Mexico City (MYSPACE.COM/KILLANISTON) MISTEREQUIS : Mexicali (MYSPACE.COM/MISTEREQUIS) Along with: Son Locuaz : Los Angeles (myspace.com/sonlocuaz) and Los Ladrones : New York (myspace.com/theladrones) NO SE LO PUEDEN PERDER!!! SEE YOU THERE!!! VENGAN A ROCKEAR!!! FREE Parking... EARLY arrival suggested, you wont want to miss any of these bands...
Homero y Una Noche Nada Mas





Jun 4 2009 4:28 PM

Hola Quetzal y Martha

Donde viven hoy en dia.
*Chucho y Etcétera*





Jun 4 2009 4:28 PM

ABRAZOS GRANDES PARA TODOS!!
Los Norteños





Jun 3 2009 10:39 PM

SALUDOS!
*naualli * ñu savi





Jun 3 2009 10:39 PM

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NANO BRAVO





Jun 3 2009 10:38 PM

DESCARGA GRATIS
FREE DOWNLOAD 
TR@NSHUMANTE COLLECTIVe





Jun 3 2009 10:38 PM

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HECHO EN MEXICO RESTAURANT





Jun 3 2009 10:37 PM

†♠Melissa♠†





May 31 2009 9:26 AM

Hey guys it's an old friend of Marthas and Mr. Flores.....just saw that you were on and wanted to let you know how much I miss you guys and watching you guys perform....my husband and I were jamming 2 of your earlier CD's this weekend.....man it took me waaaaaaay back all the way back to Fais Do Do...shit even before that....ohhhhhh how i miss it so much.....love you guys!
"Gul" (flower) a short film





May 31 2009 9:26 AM

I've seen you at a few wonderful shows around LA over the years. Just as you mix the music of indigenous peoples with other influences, I too have mixed the indigenous music of Sindh, Pakistan with animation to create my short film "Gul" (flower).


"Gul" (flower) a short film. Click to visit the website.
Carne Cruda





May 28 2009 5:45 PM

Rock on!



-Carne Cruda

ALVA ROJA





May 28 2009 5:28 AM

ometeotl! tlazokamatli ! taino ti !
Daniel López Infanzón





May 26 2009 11:27 PM

Quinteto PapaBeto 29Mayo09
28/MAYO/09:BURBUROCK 11:30 P.M
29/MAYO/09: PAPABETO JAZZ BISTRO 9:30pm

DANIEL LOPEZ INFANZON (Piano) QUINTET:
PACO GODOY/MARIO GARCIA:Bateria
ADRIAN TERRAZAS: Saxos & Flauta
LEO CORONA: Percusión
ISMAEL BARRIENTOS/ALEPH CASTAÑEDA: Bajo
ANDA!





May 26 2009 6:52 AM

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KnowReason Presents THE SHAKEDOWN:EVERY THURSDAY!





May 23 2009 2:51 AM

We just really want you to join us :) ....so Mark the Date and
RSVP with full name and Email for Reduced Cover All Night!
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Cumbia,Hip hop,ska,buyepongo,roncovacoco,Dj,party,bellflower,562'
Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space





May 21 2009 1:25 AM


May 24th, sunday afternoon..

if you were there the first time,
please tell your friends.

lets get people together
and create another lovely sunday..


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SALA LOUNGE

- sunday , 05 . 24 . 09 -


live cumbia rhythms
BUYEPONGO

afro-latin grooves
RANI D.
REYES

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Beer and homemade sangria.

Afternoon to sunset. 3 to 8 pm.

$5.

facebook rsvp
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TROPICO DE NOPAL
Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
213.481.8112
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musica • sun • trees • libations • dance • chill • easy
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