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Son Jarocho, a traditional form of folk music from Mexico, has found a crucial epicenter \u2013 not in Mexico \u2013 but right here in Los Angeles. Las Cafeteras is a local East Los Angeles based band comprised of seven people that blend this increasingly popular form of Mexican music, but with a modern twist. Their Son Jarocho musical style has Afro-Caribbean roots that originate from Mexico\u2019s port city of Veracruz, made famous by Los Lobos\u2019 well known song, La Bamba. <\/p>\nLas Cafeteras\u2019 debut album, It\u2019s Time, was released this past September and features fiery lyrics within a social and political context. The band fuses cultural melodies with their own blend of Hip-Hop, punk and alternative styles. Along with the many fast and catchy tunes on the album, the band also references many of today\u2019s most pressing social issues. <\/p>\n
For example, \u2018Chuchumbe\u2019 is a classic Son Jarocho song that was initially written as a criticism of the Catholic church, but has been updated to address racism and Arizona\u2019s anti-immigrant laws that passed this year. \u2018It\u2019s Movement Time\u2019 is an aptly named piece about rallying people together to stand up for justice within the framework of historical events such as the Mexican Independence and the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin. <\/p>\n
Las Cafeteras is playing at \u201cLA\u2019s largest seasonal event,\u201d the 53rd annual LA County Holiday Celebration happening on the 24th of this month from 3 to 6 pm \u2013 the event is sponsored by KPFK and will be broadcast live on this station. <\/p>\n
GUESTS: Leah Gallegos, Hector Flores, Daniel French, David Flores, and Jose Cano, 5 of the 7 members of Las Cafeteras<\/em><\/p>\n
Visit the band’s website at www.lascafeteras.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n