The
following is a collection of articles I've written on
Chicano and East Los Angeles musical artists. Chicano
artists are from East L.A. or anywhere else they may be
based. East Los Angeles artists originated, played the
East L.A. circuit, or were part of the "Eastside Sound."
Most are Chicano, but many are of other races, ethnicities,
and national backgrounds. Some of these articles have appeared in various newspapers,
magazines, and websites. The articles give the following
information on the artists: a.) background and history
b.) accomplishments c.) information on recordings, including
what is currently available and where to get it d.)
current projects, if any e.) in some cases, what's to
come. I also add opinions as well as personal and musical
experiences I've had with the artists to hopefully make
the articles more interesting and unique.
Some of
the artists have achieved international fame, others a brief
national notoriety or long-lasting regional success. There
are also some who enjoyed very little fame or monetary success,
but nevertheless created and recorded music worthy of
recognition and preservation. Most of the articles are
based on interviews I did with the artists. The articles
are also occasionally updated. You can see photos of the
artists on my "Main Photo Gallery" page and hear sound bytes and
in some cases access videos of their music
at the end of each article. At the bottom of every
page is a link to where you can purchase the music of the
artist via a link to amazon.com. You can get to any article
directly from the links below or navigate from one article
to the next from the link at the bottom of each page.
