LPWire: Los Lobos Added to Stellar Entertainment Line-up for Fiesta Latina at DCA
Los Lobos Added to Stellar
Entertainment Line-Up for Disney's Third Annual Fiesta Latina At Disney's California
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Mexican-American Crossover Artists to Kick-Off First Weekend Festivities
World famous recording artists Los Lobos has been added to the eclectic entertainment schedule for two performances on Sunday September 14 at Disney’s Fiesta Latina - a fun-filled cultural event at Disney’s California Adventure, presented by Mission Foods. Held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Disney’s Fiesta Latina will run for four weekends; September 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, and October 4-5.
Thirty years ago in East Los Angeles, four high school pals came together to form Los Lobos, a band that made history injecting the Mexican traditional music they grew up listening to with rock ‘n’ roll, creating a new sound. Over the years, they continued to craft their music, solidifying their artistry and skyrocketing success by recreating Ritchie Valens’ songs for the hit 1987 movie, “La Bamba.” A band of brothers who continue to remain actively involved in film and television, their most recent efforts include composing the score for such hit films as “Spy Kids.” This fall, in addition to performing at Disney’s Fiesta Latina, Los Lobos is releasing a new album, Good Morning Aztlán.
“I’ve got a great job. I get to run around the world with my best friends. What could be better than that?” said Louie Perez of Los Lobos. “What really amazes me after this long, we’ve not only become stronger as a band, but we’ve been able to maintain a sense of enthusiasm and discovery about ourselves and our music.”
Los Lobos is joined by an impressive group of performers, including top-name talent performing twice daily at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on the Paradise Bay Stage, regional mariachi bands, community youth music groups and ballet folklorico troupes from Southern California. A complete schedule of headline talent follows:
Saturday, September 13:
Danzas de Aztlan is a group of performers that incorporate Pre-Columbian music
and dance into their performances opening for Area 305, performing a fusion of Latin Pop
from Miami, returning for their second year to Disney’s Fiesta Latina.
Sunday, September 14:
Opening for Los Lobos is Soluna, a Latin Pop sensation featuring diverse Puerto
Rican, Mexican, Colombian, Chilean and American backgrounds.
Saturday, September 20:
La Internacional Sonora Show is known all over Latin America for their Cumbia
sound. They open for 2003 Latin Grammy nominee El General, known for his mix of Tropical,
Latin Rap and Reggae sounds.
Sunday, September 21:
La Internacional Sonora Show returns for a repeat engagement to open for Ana
Barbara, a popular singer on both the Hot Latin Tracks and Latin Regional Mexican charts.
Saturday, September 27:
After decades playing and later leading one of the top-selling Mexican bands,
German Lizarraga brought back the eclectic “sinaloense” style of Banda el Recodo
to a new generation of followers.
Sunday, September 28:
Returning for his third appearance at Disney’s Fiesta Latina, Mexican actor
and singer Rogelio Martinez is currently climbing the Latin charts with his latest album,
“Amandota Otra Vez” and hot single, “Si Tu Te Vas.”
Saturday, October 4:
Celebrating more than four decades of success, La Original Banda El Limon is
recognized as one of the best sinaloenses musical groups from Mexico.
Sunday, October 5:
Closing out the Fiesta is 2003 Latin Grammy nominee Alicia Villarreal, singing
hits from her solo album and from her collaboration with Groupo Limite.
For general information, call (714) 781-4565 or visit www.disneyland.com.
--Posted September 11, 2003
Source: Disneyland Resort