Y La Bamba

Y La Bamba Shines Like A Tarantino Film

Luz Mendoza brings a unique infusion of Mexican folk musings intertwining in American folk as her haunting vocals blend with the rich vocal harmonies of her bandmates.

I had gone to see local-gone-global boys Gardens & Villa play a supporting slot, and I recall walking in oblivious to what else the night would offer.

In silhouettes of blue, Y La Bamba entranced a sold-out Johnny Brenda’s crowd. Playing behind the brilliant new Lucha, the musical project of Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos wove a haunting and dance-inducing tapestry of harmony.

Before she introduced their album’s title track — which recently got a trippy new music video — to close the set, Mendoza announced, This song is for all the women. All the mamas, all the sisters, las tias, las primas — todos los mujeres.

Songbyrd Music House, Washington, USA

Minneapolis, USA