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Los Angeles: Spaghetti Cumbia, a band born from cultural fusion

Los Angeles: Spaghetti Cumbia, a band born from cultural fusion

Summary

Spaghetti Cumbia is a band from Los Angeles known for its unique music style that mixes cumbia, a Latin dance music genre, with western and rock elements. The band members have Mexican roots and developed their sound based on their cultural experiences growing up in the U.S. They credit music with helping them avoid gang life during their youth.

Key Facts

  • Spaghetti Cumbia is a band from Los Angeles that combines cumbia with western styles and rock music.
  • The band members have strong Mexican heritage and cultural influences from Los Angeles.
  • The lead singer, Marcel Campos, often feels caught between Mexican and American cultures.
  • East LA and Boyle Heights, where the band members grew up, have a predominantly Latino population.
  • The band believes playing music kept them away from gang activity during the 1990s.
  • The band's unique sound includes elements from cumbia, classic rock, punk rock, and hip-hop.
  • They often perform in well-known Los Angeles venues, such as the El Rey Theatre and Las Perlas.

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