Y La Bamba | |
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 The band at Colonial Theatre Boston, MA October 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon |
| Genres | Indie folk, pop, latin music |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Tender Loving Empire, Sub Pop |
| Members | Luz Elena Mendoza Julia Mendiolea Isabeau Keonaona Waia’u Walker Antonio Montanez Gordon Walters |
| Past members | Ryan Oxford Margaret Wehr |
| Website | www |
Y La Bamba is an American indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza. She is a first generation Mexican American, and sings in both English and Spanish. The current ensemble includes Mendoza: vocals, guitar; Julia Mendiolea: guitar, bass; Antonio Montanez: drums; Gordon Walters: bass; and Isabeau Waia'u Walker: vocals, percussion. [1]
Y La Bamba has released five albums and two EPs.
- ^ Contreras, Felix (September 20, 2019). "Y La Bamba: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. Retrieved December 4, 2019.