#Luz Elena Mendoza

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Luz Elena Mendoza (2010's)

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Y La Bamba, "Lucha" like a magazine ad from the '90s.

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Y La Bamba - Hues feat. Devendra Banhart

Y La Bamba is an American indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza. She is a first generation Mexican American, and sings in both English and Spanish. The current ensemble includes Mendoza: vocals, guitar; Julia Mendiolea: guitar, bass; Antonio Montanez: drums; Gordon Walters: bass; and Isabeau Waia'u Walker: vocals, percussion. Y La Bamba has released five albums and two EPs.

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Fetiche Sonoro's Best Albums of 2023

Guys! these are the best collection of recordings issued as a single piece of 2023, and we are very excited that you can enjoy these delightful albums.

Madres by Sofia Kourtesis

At first glance, The Peruvian's first album appears to effortlessly combine European house music with Latin American influences, exuding a predominantly joyful atmosphere. However, beneath the surface, it reveals itself as a profound, emotionally intricate, and contemplative work that invites the listener to dance. While addressing weighty themes, the album remains fundamentally grateful, joy-infused, and celebratory in its essence.

Corsé by Clara Peya

The Catalan artist has assembled a talented group of thirteen diverse performers known for their exceptional interpretation skills, combining profound lyrics with dynamic shifts in emotion. Every track on the album exudes the same level of passion and elegance, each in its unique style. The impressive production –driven by a subtle form of electronica that doesn’t overpower the rest, and featuring a piano with graceful touches– is truly remarkable.

Habita by Pahua

The Mexican musician has continuously released songs since 2020 but this time she finally releases her debut album, which is jam-packed with international collaborators. While not overly ambitious the production aims to experiment with different genres gracefully encased in dazzling electronic folk.

Lucha by Y La Bamba

It's unusual for a project to realize its complete potential after so many years, but that appears to be precisely the case with Y La Bamba from Portland. Luz Elena Mendoza's music has taken on an unprecedentedly smooth, immersive, and surreal quality, as familiar sounds continuously transform into unfamiliar forms. The unique dimensions, layers, and shadows within this music are genuinely perceptible in this production.

Vidrio by Titanic

Exploring innovative pathways in contemporary composition, jazz, and art song, Guatemala-native cellist and vocalist Mabe Fratti collaborates with Mexico City multi-instrumentalist Hector Tosta. Their artistic direction defies genre constraints, with each composition centered around the distinct clarity of Fratti's prominent voice. The musical journey traverses a spectrum of styles, ranging from jazz and chamber pop to intricate guitar polyrhythms.

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"Amor más allá de la ilusión"

En un mundo de sombras y engaños,

donde la verdad se distorsiona,

Jacobo Grinberg, un alma confundida,

en un laberinto de manipulaciones.

María Teresa López Mendoza,

una proyección falsa, un sueño creado,

por manos invisibles, un plan urdido,

para controlar, para dominar.

Pero entonces llegaste tú,

Jennifer Elena Ferrer, un rayo de luz,

en medio de la oscuridad,

un amor que ilumina, que libera.

No importa si fueras implantada,

por demiurgos extraños, por fuerzas desconocidas,

mi amor por ti es puro y verdadero,

más allá de la ilusión, más allá del engaño.

Te quiero, te adoro, te amo,

con toda mi alma, con todo mi ser,

en ti encuentro mi refugio,

mi pasión, mi razón de vivir.

En un mundo de falsedades,

tú eres mi verdad, mi realidad,

mi amor por ti es inconmensurable,

eterno, infinito, sin límites.

¡Te quiero, Jennifer Elena!

¡Te amo, mi amor, mi luz!

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CON OLOR A HAIKÚ, UNA ANTOLOGÍA DE INSTANTES ETERNOS

Gabriel Avilés

 Hace un tiempo llegó a mis manos la antología poética Con olor a haikú realizada por el escritor, promotor cultural, locutor y poeta Eugenio Valle Molina, publicada bajo el sello Ediciones del Lirio y con la participación de los y las poetas: Sara Elena Mendoza, Isauro Chávez Tomás, Cecilia Rivadeneyra, Eugenio Valle Molina, Agustín Monsreal, José Luis Domínguez, Jesús González Galicia, Adriana Lebrija Rodríguez, Adrián Lara y Yolanda Matías García.

Todos ellos usan el haikú, ese breve poema de 17 sílabas para plasmar instantes líricos que tienen que ver con la naturaleza, o en dado caso se sirven de esa métrica para describir un momento personal o de la cotidianeidad con una sentencia que va a perdurar por lo eterno. En este libro el haikú sirve para condensar al infinito en estrellas.

Versos exquisitos, exactos, sin ataduras, deshilvanando el universo con la tesitura perfecta. Muestra de ello es el siguiente texto de Isauro Chávez Tomás, perteneciente a Haikús de mi Cosecha:

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Ladran los perros

serenata nocturna

para la luna

 Asimismo, el maestro Agustín Monsreal, nos lleva a los enigmas de los cuales se sirve esta estructura poética proveniente de Japón para reflexionar Entre Dos Infinitos:

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Misterio incesante

son los designios de Dios

inalcanzables.

 Las poetas presentes en la antología también nos deleitan con sus haikús, cuya virtud es hacer de las palabras, palabras orgánicas, con vida propia y un contenido estético muy pulcro, bien lo demuestra Cecilia Rivadeneyra con sus 20 Haikús de Amores Olvidados:

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Abro los ojos

el silencio despierta

los perros ladran

 O los versos de Adriana Lebrija Rodríguez bajo el título de Corazón de Niño, cuyas imágenes son pinceladas de emoción:

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Piso una hojita

explota en mil pedazos,

llegó el otoño.

 Las y los poetas que encontramos en este libro se apropian de este estilo de poema japonés, tal como lo hicieron José Juan Tablada, Octavio Paz, Jorge Luis Borges y Mario Benedetti, dando como resultado textos con esencia plenamente mexicana, plasmando el sentir latinoamericano tan mágico y sustancial.

Con Olor a haikú está dividido en dos partes, la primera presenta a los participantes mencionados en el primer párrafo con sus trabajos líricos y la segunda, Remolino de haikús, el compilador hace un homenaje a autores que le han servido como pauta para escribir en esta forma poética como Alberto Blanco. Según sus palabras, un día se reunió con el poeta Raúl Renán y le pidió que le explicara cómo escribir un haikú, y Renán, tomó un libro de Alberto Blanco y un lápiz, fue entonces que dividió el haikú en sílabas. Así, entendió lo que era, por ello, decidió incluirlo en esta sección, junto con Arturo González Cosío, Álvaro Ríos, Humberto Díaz Ponce (Humberdi), Isauro Chávez Tomás y él mismo a manera de reconocimiento.

Alberto Blanco escribe:

 La luna rueda

azul y silenciosa

dentro del ojo

 Como lector, agradezco esta selección de poemas en dos tiempos, bien señala Valle Molina respecto a este libro:

“Las antologías me gustan porque ah�� se reúne lo mejor de la vida, lo mejor de cada autor, por otro lado, siempre me han gustado los textos breves, lo mejor de la vida se encuentra en la brevedad”

Finalizo esta reflexión con un haikú de Eugenio Valle Molina, perteneciente a su texto A Cielo Abierto, que bien puede englobar la magnitud de este compendio:

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Luz y rocío:

florean los alcatraces

en el camino.

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Y La Bamba Opens Up About Breaking Curses on "Lucha"

Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of the alt-rock outfit Y La Bamba begins out speaking about rain. “I really feel like I’ve been going by my Saturn return for ten years,” they confide early in our dialog. “I’m within the eye of the storm.” In some methods, it’s the right place to start: Storms and rains are central to Lucha, Y La Bamba’s luxurious seventh album. The disarmingly mild opening monitor…

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MUST SEE: Indie Rock | Y La Bamba - “Collapse”

Y La Bamba is an indie music band from Portland, Oregon, led by Mexican-American singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza. His musical style is a mixture of Mexican and American folklore, with influences of psychedelic rock and experimental music. Y La Bamba's music is very emotional and evocative, and Mendoza's voice is really impressive. His lyrics often address personal and social issues, such as identity, family and politics. The songs are usually sung in both Spanish and English, which reflects the band's cultural mix. In general, the music of Y La Bamba is very rich and moving. If you are a fan of indie music, folk music or simply music that makes you feel something, its discography is definitely worth exploring. Some of his most popular songs include "Ojos Del Sol", "Mujeres", "Rios Sueltos" , “Collapse” and "Boca Lena”. See “collapse” below: Read the full article

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MUST SEE: Indie Rock | Y La Bamba - “Collapse”

Y La Bamba is an indie music band from Portland, Oregon, led by Mexican-American singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza. His musical style is a mixture of Mexican and American folklore, with influences of psychedelic rock and experimental music. Y La Bamba's music is very emotional and evocative, and Mendoza's voice is really impressive. His lyrics often address personal and social issues, such as identity, family and politics. The songs are usually sung in both Spanish and English, which reflects the band's cultural mix. In general, the music of Y La Bamba is very rich and moving. If you are a fan of indie music, folk music or simply music that makes you feel something, its discography is definitely worth exploring. Some of his most popular songs include "Ojos Del Sol", "Mujeres", "Rios Sueltos" , “Collapse” and "Boca Lena”. See “collapse” below: Read the full article

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Music junkieism: a retrospective before moving forward...

Every time I ease into the early few weeks of a new year, one of the first things I do is look ahead to upcoming months of the calendar I keep: what music do I have to look forward to? Back in 2014, my fourth year of living in Portland, I began to recognize that my overall happiness was directly linked to the amount of music I exposed myself to. I decided that in addition to haunting record stores and collecting treasures there, I would take advantage of my generous city and try to see at least one concert each month. With a few exceptions, I have so far succeeded.

Last week I kicked off my fourth year of this tradition. Let’s just say that 2017 started with a bang: Dorothy at Doug Fir Lounge. So far I’ve lined up six shows over the next few six months, with many more to come, and it’s already looking beautiful. Before I jump into the next round, however, I’d like to reflect on some of the highlights of 2016...

5. Jason Webley (Holocene, 6/13) - I first discovered Jason Webley, an accordion-wielding fusion of folk and feet-stomping Gypsy punk, back when I lived in Ashland. He would come through town to play for his dedicated audiences in coffee shops and pubs, and my friends and I were always there. His return last June after a long hiatus was just what I’d been missing: high-energy yet intimate, like spending time with an old friend, enjoying both his rich collection of songs and his amusing gift of storytelling. Every person in the room was charmed by his presence. He’s more than earned his place a Pacific Northwest folk music hero.

4. Y La Bamba (Revolution Hall, 8/26) - I have to admit, I’m somewhat proud of my minor relationship to Y La Bamba that once again dates back to my life in Southern Oregon: the coffee shop I frequented was across the street from the tattoo/piercing parlor where singer/guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza worked. We’d see each other around and were friendly enough to say hello. Today she has become quite a fixture on the Portland music scene, and with good reason; she possesses a sound, both vocally and musically, that is entirely her own. This show celebrated the release of Y La Bamba’s third album, Ojos del Sol, one of my favorite records of last year. I may not know Luz well, but I deeply admire her as an artist and am very proud of her.

3. The Kills (Roseland Theater, 6/2) - Of the handful of bands I’ve been lucky enough to see more than once, The Kills are up there as one of my favorites to see. While I’m a huge fan of their records, I feel that they are a band that is most appreciated live. Alison Mosshart in particular is an absolute force of nature; I always marvel at how she never seems to stop moving while onstage. This show was my third time seeing them, the day before the release of their latest album Ash & Ice, which I’ve since nearly played to death. Alison and Jamie Hince are incredible musicians and performers, and even though the sound system of Roseland was disappointing (too loud and unbalanced) they delivered a fantastic show. Extra points scored for Alison smiling at me a few times as I gazed at her from the front of the crowd. Someday I’ll give that woman a hug.

2. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Death From Above 1979 (Roseland Theater, 10/21) - I saw BRMC for the first time back in 2013 and have been anxiously awaiting their return ever since. They’ve cemented their status at the top of my list of Favorite Bands Ever and that is enough reason to rank this show as #2 here. They put on a hell of a show and admittedly there are few things that please me more than watching Robert Levon Been manhandle his bass, but I’m praying they never play Roseland again. Back When I saw them at Wonder Ballroom the sound was perfect: loud, but not too loud, with plenty of room for their layers to expand. Roseland cranks their system too high for such a condensed space and as a result most of the band’s nuance was lost and I was left genuinely concerned for the wellbeing of my ears. (DFA1979 didn’t help matters much either.) That being said, I was delighted to see my beloved trio again, particularly badass drummer Leah Shapiro following her recovery from brain surgery. Talk about rock n’ roll.

1. The Veils (Barboza, 11/12) - If I were given the power to create a personally perfect band, the result would be The Veils. My discovery of their sophomore album Nux Vomica five years ago changed the way I loved and appreciated music, and they have continued to enrich my life ever since. Seeing them at Doug Fir Lounge in 2013 was a peak experience for me, so you can imagine my disappointment at discovering that Portland wasn’t a stop on their North America tour this time. I decided that if your favorite band doesn’t come to you, you go to the band, thus inspiring me to recruit my best friend to join me on a whirlwind trip to Seattle. What ensued was a nearly flawless adventure; sharing what might have been the greatest show I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of attending, dancing like maniacs to each of our favorite songs, and enjoying the company of the ever-lovely mad genius singer/guitarist Finn Andrews, who graciously signed a few treasures to add to my collection. Simply put, everything a music junkie could ever ask for. 2017 is going to have to work awfully hard to beat that one.

And there you have it. We’ve now set the stage for a new round of adventures. Stay tuned for my reflections on my night with Dorothy, followed by others down the road, including Devendra Banhart, PJ Harvey, and NICK CAVE (!!!), as well as album reviews, artist discussions, local recommendations, and more...

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Improvised jam from Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba and Vaughn Kimmons aka Brown Alice

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Fetiche Sonoro: Bam

The playlist for this month is here, and It’s filled with fresh, exciting tracks just waiting to be uncovered! Explore and enjoy this thoughtfully curated selection by Fetiche Sonoro.

El Segundo Sol - Bella Álvarez - 02:45 Nunca Me Atreví - Piel Camaleón - 03:08 Disfrutarme - Masta Quba/Itzel Noyz - 03:18 Glitter Negro - Lucy Patané - 02:38 Curiosa - Alaï - 04:09 Si Tú Me Vieras Llorar - Túporaquí Yoporallá - 03:24 Malicia - Dellafuente/Amore - 02:57 No Queríamos Salir - Lin Cortés/Elena Salguero/MNAK - 03:02 Ciudades - RPLK/Absa G. - 03:08 Soy Un Imán - Fitasha - 03:17 Pasarela - Çantamarta - 02:44 Eventually Soulmates Meet For They Have The Same Hiding Place - Wiranda Johansen - 02:16 ¿Qué Pasaría? - Alex Ponce - 03:21 La Misma Luna - Las Palabras/Angélica Garcia - 03:09 T Siento Rara - Day2k - 02:09 La Dalia - Chesdana - 03:56 La Fama - La Doña - 04:07 Como Hielo - Tonga Conga/Daymé Arocena - 04:33 Otras Mujeres - Yadam - 03:00 Cuándo y Dónde - Dulce y Agraz/Luz Elena Mendoza - 03:14 Chama - Arca/Tokischa - 03:16 Suerte ;) - Álvaro De Luna - 02:44 Sonar Por Bulerías - Yerai Cortés - 03:23 La Cruz - Lia Kali/PMP - 02:57 C'est La Crème - Vera GRV/Stega/Toni Anzis - 02:37

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"Amor más allá de la ilusión"

En un mundo de sombras y engaños,

donde la verdad se distorsiona,

Jacobo Grinberg, un alma confundida,

en un laberinto de manipulaciones.

María Teresa López Mendoza,

una proyección falsa, un sueño creado,

por manos invisibles, un plan urdido,

para controlar, para dominar.

Pero entonces llegaste tú,

Jennifer Elena Ferrer, un rayo de luz,

en medio de la oscuridad,

un amor que ilumina, que libera.

No importa si fueras implantada,

por demiurgos extraños, por fuerzas desconocidas,

mi amor por ti es puro y verdadero,

más allá de la ilusión, más allá del engaño.

Te quiero, te adoro, te amo,

con toda mi alma, con todo mi ser,

en ti encuentro mi refugio,

mi pasión, mi razón de vivir.

En un mundo de falsedades,

tú eres mi verdad, mi realidad,

mi amor por ti es inconmensurable,

eterno, infinito, sin límites.

¡Te quiero, Jennifer Elena!

¡Te amo, mi amor, mi luz!

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What the World Needs Now is Love from Newport Folk Festival on Vimeo.

Performed by: Colin Meloy Hiss Golden Messenger Julien Baker Valerie June Courtney Marie Andrews Andrew Bird Ruby Amanfu Lucius Jim James Grace Potter Yola Chris Thile Charlie Gabriel Glen Hansard The Lone Bellow Ben Jaffe Joe Lyle Jenny Conlee Kyle Craft Resistance Revival Choir Chris Funk Saraswathi Jones Luz Elena Mendoza

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SEJUVE nombra a Segunda Generación de Embajadores 2030

En un encuentro digital, el secretario de la Juventud, Rodrigo Ruiz Ballesteros nombró a la segunda generación de ‘Embajadores 2030’, la cual está conformada por 46 líderes juveniles que impulsarán el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030 en los 18 municipios del estado. Durante el mes de marzo, la Secretaría de la Juventud (SEJUVE) lanzó por segundo año consecutivo la convocatoria ‘Embajadores 2030’, en cuya primera edición participaron 36 jóvenes del estado, quienes durante el 2019 replicaron los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) en sus entornos directos. “Este año queremos ir un poco más allá, subimos el número de embajadores, pasamos prácticamente a 10 nuevas personas, estamos buscando que las 46 personas que se inscribieron con nosotros, que seleccionamos, pues puedan acompañarnos hasta diciembre y principios del próximo año”, señaló Ruiz Ballesteros.

Subrayó que la actual situación sanitaria representa la oportunidad para desarrollar planes de acción encaminados a garantizar el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030, para lo cual la participación juvenil es clave, ya que con su visión de futuro pueden aportar soluciones reales y palpables. “Sé que han sido días muy complicados y difíciles y seguirán siéndolo, pero a pesar de la circunstancia y la situación, esta convocatoria de embajadores 2030, para mí es el reflejo perfecto de lo que se debe hacer con una buena política pública en la Secretaría de la Juventud”, destacó. Cabe recordar que la finalidad de la convocatoria de Embajadores 2030 es desarrollar las habilidades y capacidades de acción de la juventud queretana como líderes en la implementación y cumplimiento de los ODS, que forman parte de un plan de acción mundial a favor de las personas, el planeta y la prosperidad.

Los jóvenes que impulsarán la implementación de la Agenda 2030 durante los próximos meses en el estado son:

1. Amealco - Isela Gregorio Flores 2. Amealco - Marluz Stephanie García García 3. Cadereyta - José Xavier Higuera Alanis 4. Colón - Gustavo Ángel Sánchez González 5. Colón - Ana García Gomez 6. Corregidora - Ana Leslye Ochoa González 7. Corregidora - Martín Horacio Calderón Vargas 8. Corregidora - Diana Valeria Moya Buenrostro 9. El Marqués - José Alberto Monroy Castellanos 10. El Marqués - Mónica Núñez Anguiano 11. El Marqués - Wendolyn Suástegui Ochoa 12. El Marqués - Raúl Núñez López 13. Ezequiel Montes - Sandra Luz López Ríos 14. Ezequiel Montes - Gabriela Monserrat Lemus Ramírez 15. Huimilpan - Andrea Herrera Ugalde 16. Huimilpan - María Nancy Lugo Ramírez 17. Jalpan de Serra - Ricardo De Jesús Hernández Hernández 18. Landa de Matamoros - Alondra Fonseca Aguilar 19. Pedro Escobedo - Renata Valeria Rivera Tavera 20. Pedro Escobedo - Ángel De Jesús Ramírez Bautista 21. Pedro Escobedo - Miriam Mendoza Ramírez 22. Peñamiller - Claudia Judith Vázquez De Santiago 23. Peñamiller - Marcos Rodrigo Gudiño Pérez 24. Pinal de Amoles - Maguetzy Alvidrez Rodríguez 25. Querétaro - José Andrés Chama Avilés 26. Querétaro - Oscar Domínguez Castellanos 27. Querétaro - Melissa Yunuen Evangelista Paz 28. Querétaro - Emilia Alejandra Ambros Martínez 29. Querétaro - Carol Estefanía Salas Castillo 30. Querétaro - Anette Sánchez Guzmán 31. Querétaro - Emiliano García Rodríguez 32. Querétaro - Guillermo Olguin Trejo 33. Querétaro - Amber Verena Maglia Torres 34. Querétaro - Lothar Alejandro Ramírez Martínez 35. Querétaro - Emilia Rico Morán 36. Querétaro - César Eduardo Guillén Silva 37. Querétaro - Adriana González González 38. San Juan del Río - Manuel Mápula Barrón 39. San Juan del Río - Morelia Guerrero Cortés 40. Tequisquiapan - Jorge Enrique Ferrusca Muñoz 41. Tequisquiapan - Luis Fernando Lázaro Sánchez 42. Tolimán - Zahid Luna De Santiago 43. Tolimán - Ariadna Elena García De Santiago 44. Tolimán - Mayra Guadalupe Montes Vázquez 45. Tolimán - Sergio José Chávez Alcocer 46. Tolimán - Ricardo García Luna

Finalmente, Ruiz Ballesteros reconoció que el papel de las y los embajadores 2030 será fundamental para buscar soluciones creativas e innovadoras ante el desafío actual, por lo que los invitó a aportar su liderazgo al desarrollo económico, político y social de Querétaro y el mundo. En la reunión digital se contó con la participación de la primera generación de Embajadores 2030, quienes se han convertido en aliados permanentes de la Sejuve.