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Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)

General Info

  • Genre: Blues / Latin / Roots Music

    Location California, US

    Profile Views: 91029

    Last Login: 2/25/2011

    Member Since 5/9/2007

    Website www.themockingbirds.info

    Record Label Unknown Indie

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Mockingbirds (Los Cenzontles) dig deep into Latino traditions to promote dignity, pride and cultural understanding. The group has pioneered revivals of Mexican roots music in California bringing traditions to new generations. The Mockingbirds now create a powerful new hybrid sound –creating a fresh Chicano voice for a new generation. .... Fronting the group is the dynamic vocal dueto of Fabiola Trujillo and Lucina Rodriguez and sonero Hugo Arroyo. The Mockingbirds effortlessly mix electric bass and drums with traditional Mexican instruments – jarana, vihuela, requinto, pandero and quijada (jawbone) – creating a powerful contemporary sound infused with the gutsy soul of Mexico’s rural roots music. .... Selected press quotes about Songs of Wood & Steel .... ‘The sonic diversity on this album is truly something to behold. "Songs of Wood & Steel" is a work that all Americans can be proud of, not just those of Mexican descent. On display is a rich, and often overlooked, component to the vast body of contemporary American music. Mexico has been a contributor to the evolution of rock 'n' roll since the early days of Ritchie Valens, a time when Mexican artists had to change their names and shun their culture to broaden their appeal. Fortunately, those days have passed and everyone can not only appreciate music like this, but also hear why it belongs amongst other great music that calls America home.’ Noah Small – iBerkshires .... ‘a flavorful, festive blend of musical worlds.’ (Wild Applause) Joel Selvin, SF Chronicle .... ‘a wonderful new collaboration with … traditionally minded Mexican-American folk music spiked with Lobos' adventurous brand of modern rock.’ Mikael Wood, LA Weekly .... ‘…an album that seamlessly incorporates rock and blues elements into traditional Mexican forms, smacking of neither academia nor compromise. Beautiful stuff. Dan Forte, Vintage Guitar .... ‘… a rich blend of folk music and searing blues guitar. Occasional detours into imporvisational jam-band fare exhibit the group’s ability to deliver the expected and the unexpected with equal grace.’ Nate Seltenrich, East Bay Express .... ‘David Hidalgo has been finding the common thread between Buddy Holly and traditional Mexican music since the early days of Los Lobos, and he demonstrates that knack again on this new collaboration.’ Jim Abbott, Orlando Sentinel Pop Music Critic .... ‘One of the most interesting albums of the year… bringing the term ‘fusion’ to new heights.’ Jesus ‘El Pelos’ Olvera, Al Borde .... ‘Like East LA lions Los Lobos, Los Cenzontles, aka the Mockingbirds, is a community-supported (and supporting) band that remains deeply bonded to folk roots while incorporating other styles and genres - rock, blues, jazz, roadhouse boogie -into its music. The good news for Los Cenzontles is that they’re living up to the expectations created by Hidalgo’s and (Linda) Ronstadt’s involvement.’ Pasadena Weekly .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Members

    .."One of the year's best world-music albums...a milestone in modern Latin music." Pacific Sun .... "come Grammy time there is no way an album like this can miss… an achievement of rare beauty" Sonicboomers .... "jaw-dropping mixture of traditional Mexican, blues, cumbia, and rock...completely appealing and irresistible" Elmore Magazine .... “If this were food, it would be carne asada rib pie dipped in white gravy with a side of refried greens. Yum-my!” SF Weekly .... "spiritual cousin to the Buena Vista Social Club" Eat, Sleep, Drink Music.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ......Mexican Arts Center 'saves lives'.. from ..JD Lasica.. on ..Vimeo..... .. .. ..Click photos for bios. .. .. .. .................. ....Fabiola Trujillo..: Voice.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .................. ....Lucina Rodriguez..: Voice, jarana, guitars.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .................. ....Hugo Arroyo..: Voice, jarana, electric bass & percussion.. .. .. ....Eugene Rodriguez.. Guitars, requintos, vihuela - ..Emiliano Rodriguez.. Percussion, guitar, bass - ..Sage Baggott.. Drums and percussion - .... ....
  • Influences

    Bob Dylan, Bill Withers, Lola Beltran, Los Lobos, Nirvana, Juan Gabriel, Etta James, Neil Young, Patsy Cline, The Beatles, Vicente Fernandez, Mana, Emmylou Harris, Pat Metheny, Green Day, George Jones, Jackson Browne
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  • 2 years ago
  • NIna RAtlIff

    Thanks for the add. Great music.

    2 years ago
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  • LOS ANGELES CIRCLE PIT

    ****cracktoberfest****
    saturday october 23rd
    punk rock and skacore @ the infest warehouse in los angeles ca

    from new york
    starfucking hipsters
    feat. members from leftover crack/choking victim/the slackers

    and from orange county,ca
       8kalacas

    from el distrito federal ,mex
    feat. members from the crack rock steady siete
      nino zombi

    texas skacore massacre
      molotov compromise

    pagan icons//viacrusis//los chipmunkes de tijuana//informal society + mtba

    all ages/doors 0pen @ 6pm arrive early free parking no ins and outs/bottles/markers/weapons/leave the bullshit at home come for the musick/
    many different vendors and merch/food and drinks available inside
    come support the touring bands and the d.i.y punk community
    located at
    3201 maple ave los angeles ca 90011

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  • EnBuscaDe

    EnBuscaDe "Carta dE MéxicO" (Concert-spectaculaire)
    Création 2010 (Le PréO, Oberhausbergen (67))


    2 years ago
  • Miriam Martinez

    se les extraña!!

    2 years ago
  • Michelle Anderson

    Thank you for the request

    2 years ago
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