Y La Bamba | |
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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.