Tag: La Santa Cecilia

Words and sounds that inspire at the start of 2014: from the city of angels with love

Jan 29, 2014

in Chicano, Civil Rights, Folk, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Keyboards, Los Angeles, Piano, Spanish Civil War Songs, Trumpet

“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.” ~ MLK, Jr. The year 2014 is upon us and as we come to terms with tragic consequences of global apathy, the creative mind and spirit of the earth and universe instills in us the…
La Santa Cecilia: Homegrown LA style

Jul 31, 2010

in Bass, Blues, Chicano, Folk, Funk, Guitarists, Jazz, Los Angeles, Musica ranchera, Soul

I am in love with the Los Angeles band, La Santa Cecilia, named after the patron saint of music. They play an eclectic fusion of everything soulful – from boleros to rancheros, cumbias to klezmer, folk and jazz/jam to their own unique take on the Beatles. Lead singer La Marisoul is absolutely adorable and on…