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
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
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)'s Friend Space (Top 4)
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) has 3132 friends.
COLOCA EL LOGO DE BAJO DE WWW.TOKADALIVE.COM Y MANDANOS EL FLYER PARA SER PUESTO EN NUESTRA PAJINA! TIENES UNA BANDA?ERES PRODUCTOR DE EVENTOS? ENVIANOS: BIO CORTO/FOTOS PROFECIONALES/FLYERS DE TOKADAS PROXIMAS PARA SER PUESTAS EN LA PAGINA DE EVENTOS/GIGS Y TITULADA EN LA PAGINA DE BANDAS Y TOKADAS! DOWNLOAD THE WWW.TOKADALIVE.COM LOGO PLACE IT ON YOUR EVENT/GIG FLYERS AND WE'LL HELP YOU BY PLACING THE FLYER ON OUR WEB CITE AND MYSPACE FOR ALL OUR FRIENDS TO SEE! ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT TOKADA LIVE AND WHAT WE OFFER BANDS AND VIEWERS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEB CITE CLICK ON THE LOGO THANKS! THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT USING SOFTWARE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
SI TIENES UNA BANDA ENVIANOS TU INFO A EL E-MAIL EN LA WEB CITE! ENVIANOS: BIO CORTO/FOTOS PROFECIONALES/FLYERS DE TOKADAS PROXIMAS PARA SER PUESTAS EN LA PAGINA DE EVENTOS/GIGS!
hOla holA companeros Fui muy muy encantado encontrame con usted en Estrasburgo. Espero que han encontrado un ratito para disfrutar de nuestra catedral y centro historico, tambien espero que nuestros caminos otra vez se cruzaran Que le vaya bien Un abrazo desde Alsacia Julian
HOLAAA!!! AQUI DE PASADITA PARA AGRADECER TU AMISTAD Y DESEARTE MUCHA BUENA VIBRA Y FELICIDAD!!! POS APROVECHANDO TU AMISTAD TE PIDO UN FAVORZOTE QUE VOTES POR MI EN http://www.premiosdelacalle.com/home.html, LA FINAL SERA EL 01 DE JULIO Y SI TE ACUERDAS POS'ES CADA 24 HORAS O LAS VECES QUE PUEDAS......AUNQUE ULTIMAMENTE ANDO DE CARRERITAS... •••SOLO DALE CLICK A LA FOTITO QUE LES HICE CON CARIÑO!!!....??? QUE LA PASES FENOMENAL Y QUE DIOSITO TE BENDIGA SIEMPREEEE!!!!??
Yoga monk-musician Dada Nabhaniilananda of Los Altos and songwriter Steve Taylor-Ramírez of Berkeley will do a concert together next week. Nabhaniilananda, who plays spiritual eco-folk in a style evoking Cat Stevens and Donovan, and Taylor-Ramírez, who describes his musical style as socially conscious, Latin-infused neo-folk, will play at 7 p.m. June 7 at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley.
The center is located at 3105 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door. For tickets and information go to www.lapena.org/event/1113 or call 510-849-2568.
Holaaa! me encanta su musica, pero no cabe duda que mas cuando son en espanol si si fueran en nahuatl ke mejor verdad(broma). NO es por no entender las letras, sino porque el sabor es mejor con los condimentos de casa. Es mi humilde opinion ke igual y sobra. Suerte e intermiable exito!
Bravo!!! Tocas muy bien!!! Gracias por el add y la amistad..You have a great sound....Thanks for the add and the friendship...please stop by and check out our space or at www.youtube.com/cappuccinohonduras
L'OMS préconise 20min d’EnBuscaDe par jour contre le virus A(H1/N1).....ça tombe plutôt pô mal notre CD "SoN dE MexicO"est disponible sur ordonnance lors des concerts ou à la demande par mail ou téléphone!
Just saw your documentary of "Pasajeros". Like it alot thanks for sharing and bringing back the original mariachi..my great respects. Hope to see you soon in Los Angeles.
