originally published: 01/12/2020
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Y La Bamba had a huge 2019, releasing the critically acclaimed full-length Mujeres early in the year, followed by the equally lauded Entre Los Dos EP in the fall. The band hits the road later this month with Durand Jones & The Indications and has released the the video for "Entre Los Dos" - an animated clip directed by Daniel Barreto and animated by Daniel Barreto and Paula Palomar.
"'Entre los Dos' is the growth behind the understanding of unconditional love," says Y La Bamba principal Luz Elena Mendoza.
The songs on Entre Los Dos are powerful prayers, created with their purpose being to protect the land and its people, recognize the ancestry that burns in our hearts, and treasure wisdom weaving healthy bonds that reflect self-love with dignity.
"An EP of introspective folk songs that understand just how visceral introspection can be," said Pitchfork. "Luz Elena Mendoza has such a far-reaching creative spirit that it's almost impossible to confine her to a single musical identity,” said NPR Music. "Entre Los Dos is an unsparing work of sonic catharsis.” said Rolling Stone.
Mendoza is currently writing material for an extremely unique and exciting project for 2020. Keep an eye out for details to be announced soon.
Y La Bamba Tour Dates
Jan 28 - Houston, TX @ Wonky Power
Jan 29 - Dallas, TX @ Ruins
Jan 30 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger $
Jan 31 - Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn $
Feb 01 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Mid City Ballroom $
Feb 03 - Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry's $
Feb 04 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater $
Feb 06 - Gainsville, FL @ High Dive $
Feb 07 - Tampa, FL @ The Crowbar $
Feb 08 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit's $
Feb 09 - Charleston, SC Charleston @ Pour House $
Feb 11 - Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle $
Feb 12 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Zeiders American Dream Theater $
Feb 13 - Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere $
Feb 14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit $
Feb 15 - Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt $
Feb 16 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore
Feb 17 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl $
Feb 18 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl $
Feb 19 - Pawtucket, RI @ The Met $
Feb 23 - Seattle, WA @ Laser Dome #
Feb 26 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's #
Feb 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's (Noise Pop Festival)
Feb 28 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst #
Feb 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room #
Apr 23 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
Apr 25 - Norman, OK @ Norman Music Festival %
Apr 29 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
Apr 30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
$ - w. Durand Jones & the Indications
# - w. Combo Chimbita
% - w. The Drums, Lando Chill
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