Hey GOP: She's legal and her name is not Maria!!!

Leave it to Republicans to try and turn a person's vast accomplishments to a reason why they would be "unqualified" for the Supreme Court. Despite the fact that most of her colleges have described her simply as "Brilliant", this woman has as a story, much like Pres Obama's, that should inspire us all.

So in honor of President Obama's nomination of the truly qualified Nuyorican Judge, Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, I'd like to dedicate a song to all the GOP detractors who have called her everything from A LIBERAL ACTIVIST, to a RACIST, to an ILLEGAL, to the ever endearing "MARIA" (no Mike Huckabee, she will not be cleaning your house or watching your children). So for all you conservative ratones enjoy "El Raton", by Cheo Feliciano and the Fania All Stars (also peep Carlos Santana's little bro Jorge on the guitar solo).

Your soon to be favorite band: Los Hollywood

If they're not your favorite Latin alternative band yet...they'll soon have plenty of chances to change your mind.

Looks like Los Hollywood will be hitting New York pretty hard this summer for the LAMC. So far they are confirmed for 3 shows that week with a possible forth to be confirmed.

They were also just confirmed to be featured in the August issue of Latina magazine and....Their single "No Te Agüites" has been selected for a 3 month tv promo campaign for the Telemundo game show 12 Corazones (hilarious in the way all Telemundo show are...wink). Not to shabby for little rock en español band from sunny San Diego.

If your in LA tonight be sure to check them out at the Knitting Factory with Volumen Cero


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"No te Aguites"- Los Hollywood

¿¿¿Donde esta el Autobus???

Apparently Peru....

As though my good friend Marthín Chan did not already have enough side projects going he sent this video of his newest signing, straight from Peru, Autobús. Besides having a very gringo friendly name (ala high school spanish), the video looks just like a dream I had Monday night after consuming mass amount of beer and meat in the hot sun all day.

But of course who hasn't dreamed of being carried by tiny butterfly-winged cows through the clouds, huh?..anybody?

SUNDAY SALSA BREAK!!!: Mi Gente

A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to find a DVD copy of Fania Allstars in Africa. Since watching it forward and backward countless times, this scene stands out to me as a moment that is truly reflective of where Salsa was in the 70s in New York, Zaire and around the world. Besides looking as fly as one could ever look in Fire Engine Red pants and guacamole green shirt, singing his hit Mi Gente, Hector Lavoe brings a crowd of thousands in to his world. He also shares himself with them, as he sings the line "..y tu abuela, donde estas", an old Puerto Rican saying reflecting the shared African heritage of both those on stage and those in the crowd in Zaire.

Do you enjoy eccentric Puerto Rican women in hoodies???

...then Mima is the girl for you!

A native of Santurce, PR and part time NYC resident. Since releasing her first project in 2002 she's become a veteran of both the New York and Puerto Rican indie scenes. Moving back and forth from two differnet worlds, in the past 7 years, her music has evolved. Her once loungey quasi bossa nova sound has given way in recent time to a MUCH more experimental avante garde sound. Of course you be the judge of which Mima you like the best, I'll just say the new Mima definitely puts on a entertaining show.

FYI....She'll performing today at the Coors Indie Fest in Aguadilla, PR today.

Listen here to Circa 2005 Mima

Modern Day Mima





Mima's Myspace

Mima's Blog


One thing is for sure, acts like Mima and Davila 666 are perfect examples of how Puerto Rico's music current music scene goes far beyond Salsa and Reggaeton. Be prepared to soon be hit in the face with a plethora of Boricua indie talent!!!

My favorite garage punk band from Puerto Rico: Dávila 666

"But Mike", you may ask, "how many punk bands are there in la isla del encanto??" To which I respond..."the hell if I know!" But these guys kick serious ass both figuratively and (unlike their emo-turned manerexic mainland contemporaries) literally. Besides I think rock due a few coños and cabrones.

If you happen to be in Aguadilla, PR this weekend, check Dávila 666 out at Coors Light Indie Fest along with Mima and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs.... TICKETS

Oh and fyi Parental Discretion is Advised...these boys to do naughty things en el Callejon



http://www.myspace.com/davila666

Volumen Cero this THURSDAY w/ Los Hollywood

Check out Marthín and the boys of Volumen Cero this Thursday at the Knitting Factory (L.A.) along with San Diego favorites Los Hollywood!!!

Show at 8pm
7021 Hollywood Blvd
L.A., CA
Tickets or Text VCERO to 467467

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