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Listen "Ep. 14 How Can Music Organize, Empower, and Connect Communities? Feat. Las Cafeteras"
Episode Synopsis
MHD and Co-Host, Chavonne Taylor, speak with Denise Carlos and Hector Flores from Las Cafeteras, a powerful band from East LA that crosses and blends various styles and genres from Afro-Mexican to Rock to HipHop to Soul to Punk to Cumbia and many more. They’ve performed with legendary artists such as Common, Lila Downs, Ozomatli, and Los Lobos (just to name a few). Denise Carlos is lead vocalist and lyricist for the band and holds her Master's degree in Clinical social work. Hector Flores is an Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Las Cafeteras. He was also an organizer for over 10 years in East and South LA before transitioning to his career as a musician.
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