Showing posts with label East LA culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East LA culture. Show all posts

Monday, August 17, 2009

Narcocorrido, good writing, and a story you need to know


Lawrence Downes tells at atmospheric tale and nails the story as he gets to the heart of Mexican Los Angeles via the narcocorrido, the “rap of modern Mexico,” as it moves through this sprawling, multilayered city. J. Emilio Flores took the pic for the NY Times. Click HERE for the story.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Take A Little Trip



Ladies and Gentleman, WAR. One of the great bands. This time in honor of... The Lowrider Nationals, the premier urban car culture and lifestyle custom car show, live concert, and hop competition, rolls-in Sunday, August 3, 2008, 11 a.m. to 5. ¡Mira eso!
Read on at Market Watch.