Y La Bamba y nosotros

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | musiX, pdX

Luz Elena Mendoza is a striking woman—6 feet tall, elegantly dressed, thoroughly tatted—otherwordly might be a more accurate descriptor. You definitely wouldn’t miss her in a crowded bar.

Her band Y La Bamba makes music that could be qualified as otherwordly. Once a solo project of Mendoza, the Portland seven-piece (also, not surprising, elegantly dressed) brings a breathtakingly fleshed-out take on her songs on their forthcoming LP Lupon (out Sept. 28 on Tender Loving Empire).

The songs bring disparate music/worlds together. And like Mendoza herself, one can’t help but notice her stunning vocals. Lupon is a long time coming (the record’s been complete for months now). “Juniper” will have to hold you till September, but I have a good feeling it will be worth the wait.

“Juniper” - Y La Bamba

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5 Comments to Y La Bamba y nosotros

Pinkmedusa
June 30, 2010

This one definitely goes to my favs!! great sound! thanks for the post!

Curt
July 12, 2010

Mark - good to meet you at the Doug Fir yesterday out on the patio. I too am looking forward to this Y La Bamba release! Note that they are playing free sets at Laurelthirst on Wednesdays in July, 6-8pm.

Mark
July 13, 2010

Nice meeting you too, Curt. Definitely going to make it down for one of those shows. Maybe I’ll see you there!

Cohen
August 9, 2010

Nice one! .. word on the street is that a music video is in the works for ‘Juniper’ .. beautiful track ..

Mark TDoLore
August 9, 2010

Awesome news, Cohen! Yeah, this song kills me!

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