Cambalache (band)

Cambalache is a Son Jarocho band based in East Los Angeles, California.[1] They are the one of key bands at the center of the son jarocho explosion in Los Angeles in 2010s.[2]

Cambalache
OriginEast Los Angeles, California
GenresSon Jarocho
Years active2007–
MembersCesar Castro
Xochi Flores
Manuel de Jesus "Chuy" Sandoval
Juan "El Unico" Perez
Websiteloscambalache.com

Biography

Cambalache (a word meaning "exchange") is a Chicano-Jarocho group based in East Los Angeles, founded in 2007 and led by Cesar Castro (Master Luthier Sonero and Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico[3][4]). Cambalache promotes traditional Son Jarocho music through concerts, presentations and workshops.[5]

In 2013, they released first full-length album Una historia del fandango (A History of the Fandango) by successfully fundraising through Kickstarter.[6]

Discography

Albums
  • Una Historia de Fandango (2013)

Members

Source:[5]

References
  1. "Christmas Jams From Mexico Come Alive In California". NPR.org(ATC). December 22, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  2. "A Musical Style That Unites Mexican-Americans". NPR.org(Weekend Edition). October 29, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  3. "César Castro – The Durfee Foundation". durfee.org. 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  4. "Cambalache – Info｜Facebook". Cesar Castro Jarochelo. 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  5. "Biography – Los Cambalache". loscambalache.com. 2014. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  6. "CAMBALACHE Son Jarocho in LA by cesar castro cambalache – Kickstarter". Kickstarter. 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
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