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GUESTS: Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores

The politically charged East Los Angeles group, Quetzal, is back with their fourth CD entitled, “Die Cowboy Die.” Displaying their eclectic blend of Afro-Cuban, son jarocho, jazz and rock rhythms, the six piece group lyrically explores themes of social justice, immigration, and the cowboy mentality. Featuring the dual vocals of Martha Gonzalez and new comer Quincy McCrary, “Die Cowboy Die,” includes special guest musicians such as Ramon Gutierrez Hernandez of Son de Madera. Quetzal Flores, son of two community organizers, formed Quetzal in the early nineties. Since that time, Quetzal has become one of LA’s most compelling bands even garnering praise from Los Lobos. Aside from recording and touring, Quetzal has been actively involved in developing Fandangos Sin Fronteras. Over the last five years, Fandangos Sin Fronteras has been instrumental in creating cultural and political dialogue between Chicanos in California and Son Jarocho musicians from Vera Cruz, Mexico.

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For more information, visit www.quetzaleastla.com.

Quetzal’s upcoming performances:

• Sep 21 2006, 7 pm Tia Chucha’s Cafe Cultural, 12737 Glenoaks Blvd., #22, Sylmar, CA 91342
• Sep 22 2006, 9 pm, The Echo (CD Release Party), 1822 Sunset Blvd in Echo Park, CA
• Sep 23 2006, 11 am, Grand Opening of the “Corn Field”
• Sep 29 2006, 8 pm, Centro Cultural de Santa Ana, 310 W 5th St, Santa Ana 92701