MundoJarocho in Los Angeles!

zocaloZüe is a band where the hybrid-cultural sounds of Veracruz, México and Los Angeles meet. One can hear a strong foundation of son jarocho in ZocaloZüe, intertwined with elements of Cuban son, cumbia, bolero, and hints of rock in certain musical moments. Their sound is meeting place of pan-Latino genres and a testimony of multi-cultural Los Angeles.

zocaloZüe initiates in Fall 2007 while working on Un zapateado Chicano, a presentation at the Luckman Fine Arts complex that combined dance, theater, and son jarocho music.

zocaloZüe has performed at venues such as the John Anson Ford Amphitheater (2009) and the Japan American Museum’s summer concert series (2008).

zocaloZüe has appeared on Univision’s Despierta América and received press coverage on the Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, and the OC Weekly. In July 2009 they released their first album “MundoJarocho”, co-produced by John Avila, Oingo Boingo’s bass player.

“The music of Zocalozüe could only be created in a city such as Los Angeles. This is music with a foundation in Afro-Caribbean sounds, with strong references to Veracruz and Cuba, a confluence of tradition and innovation.”
- Betto Arcos KPFK-90.7 FM Los Angeles

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zocaloZüe’s crew:

Cesar Castro (BMI): Lead vocal, backing vocals, Jarana, Cavaquinho and Tambourine.
Juan Perez: Upright Bass.
Alexandro Hernandez: Requinto Jarocho, Cuatro Puertorriqueño, Electric guitar and vocal on “La Daga”.
Ramon Yslas (BMI): Drums and he only plays with: Meinl percussion, Sela cajons, Sabian cymbals, Promark drumsticks, Evans drumheads, DW drums and we all drink… Tu Taza cafe!

Guest musicians:
Rocio Marron: Violin & Viola
Gary Johnson: Accordion
James King: Sax & Flute
John Avila: Accordion on La Bruja
Leonardo A. Zendejas: Backing vocals on tracks 02 y 08.