Las Cafeteras Talk Chicano Identity & Their Music In Baltimore

July 17, 2015 – Segment 5

You’re in for a musical treat, as we hear from Las Cafeteras, who were in town at the Creative Alliance last Saturday. The interview also features a cameo from Dominic “Shodekeh” Talifero, groundbreaking beatboxer & vocal percussionist.

The members of Las Cafeteras are: Daniel French, Vocals, Jarana, MC; David Flores, Requinto; Denise Carlos, Vocals, Jarana, Zapateado, Glockenspiel; Hector Flores, Vocals, Jarana, Zapateado; Jose Cano, Cajon, Flute, Requinto, Harmonica; Jose Cruz, Bass; and Leah Rose Gallegos, Vocals, Quijada, Zapateado.

Written by Marc Steiner

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