La Vida Yaya

Here is where you can find my music-related posts. Enjoy! Quetzal at LACMA. Photo by Abel Gutierrez. Rocio Friday, June 8, 2012 Melena Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Entre Mujeres   Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Return of the Conga Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Aztlan Underground's new song and video "Our Nature" Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Bang Data - La Sopa   Thursday, March 15, 2012 Native American Music Awards   Thursday, October 7, 2010 Quetzal   Sunday, July 11, 2010 Aztlan Underground's New Album   Friday, June 11, 2010 Francisco Aguabella Friday, May 14, 2010 Ozomatli Day - City of LA   Friday, April 23, 2010 Rene Camacho- Bassist   Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Latin Beat Magazine   Monday, September 14, 2009

View of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge on my last trip. Photo by YayaDeLeon There's something calm and intimate about San Francisco and its surrounding areas. One of my first visits was a road trip with my girlfriends to see Quetzal perform at the Fillmore. I can't remember details but I do remember the quietness of the city and the way locals carved out serene spaces within its tiny boundaries. A little garden here, a farmer's market stand there. People moving about their business in internal contemplation. Even the Golden Gate Bridge sits quietly in the foggy haze. Perhaps that is why I am surprised to have been introduced to who has easily become my new favorite Latino hip hop/rock band, straight out of the Bay area, Bang Data. I have to credit my friend Maria for pushing me to get to know their music. I saw them play at La Cita in downtown LA but didn't pay much attention to the style or lyrics. I remember having a great time but being the music snob that I am...