QUETZAL: Die Cowboy Die

Quetzal

Die Cowboy Die

© 2006 QuetzalMusic (724101939327)

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Afro-Latin, Rock, Jarocho, World

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In the early nineties, in a tiny cafe on the outskirts of Little Tokyo Los Angeles, Quetzal Flores, a son of two community organizers, formed Quetzal-A new experience in Chicano Music. His goal was to push the boundaries of Chicano Music as we knew it. Twelve years later Quetzal has become of one Los Angeles most important and successful groups. Proclaimed by no less an authority than Los Lobos as ready to carry the torch for Los Angeles's Chicano community, Quetzal embody the soul and the struggle at the heart of the Mexican-American legacy. Their mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz, R&B, and Rock is supercharged by the dynamic vocals of Martha Gonzalez. Their commitment to using art as a tool for social change is informed and inspired by global grassroots movements. Aside from touring, the band frequently engages in organizing and participating in opening spaces for transnational dialogue. For the past five years they have been instrumental in developing Fandango Sin Fronteras, a dialogue between Chicanos from California and Jarochos(musicians from Veracruz, Mexico).

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  • Love it!
    author: Portia Adams

    Die Cowboy Die. It immediately became my favorite CD. I do not speak Spanish I am a middle-age Black woman. I love the in-your-face boldness, and strength. I tend to like music that speaks of death. A true wild woman and band, thus I will be following Quetzal. I find myself singing the chorus and I don't even know what it means but it feels right.

  • Inspiring and beautiful. Thank You for your music!!!
    author: Sam

    I saw them at Lumis Day Fest 07 in Highland Park and was an instant fan. A multicultural band with a progressive political message and a totally positive spiritual vibe, along with great passionate musicianship. I just saw them at the Farce of July in East LA and the lead singer said they were going on a 4 year hiatus. I'll miss you guys! I'll treasure and listen to your CD for years to come. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE universe THIS GREAT SPIRITUAL MESSAGE in your music. LOVE U GUYS!

  • Love the creativity of this CD!
    author: Karen Gerardo

    Can't believe such creativity, from the jarocho-inspired Candil Candelario to the groovy Amnesis. I commend the work put into this CD. Martha's voice continues to inspire!

  • SXSW show!
    author: jose c

    Excellent show during SXSW, had to buy the CD. You've got a new fan. I can't wait until you guys come to town again.

  • author: mayra

    the cd is great i listen to it all the time. Lyrics are powerful and inspiring. martha's voice is beautiful.

  • great music, reminds me of home
    author: Christian Lopez

    So i have followed the career of quetzal since 2000, and let me tell, you, i have yet to not be impressed by the different sounds that they have all created. Martha's voice is beautiful, strong and enticing. Lyrics are penomenal. can't wait to hear them live!

  • author: Barbara

    I saw Quetzal at Joe's Pub in NYC last year & had been looking to get their music but couldn't access their website. Finally,I came upon CD Baby's website and now I am the owner of this amazing album. I love this group and wish that they would return to NYC. Great musicians and Ms. Gonzalez' voice is amazing. Thanks, CD Baby and Quetzal, of course.

  • Real music
    author: Reyna

    What I admire most in a musician/band is when each album brings something new, in short, the music grows and changes. Quetzal has never let me down. In this album they mesh & juxtapose a variety of styles and genres while still staying true to the Quetzal sound which, as their MySpace says, "sounds like nothing you've heard before." Here we get snippets of song and play in between the longer tracks. There is even a song composed by Cesar. So yeah, buy it. Buy it now.

  • author: Susan

    Incredibly beautiful! Amazing energy! Talented musicians... beautiful voice!

  • not comercial but beautiful and soulfull!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: yumiko

    este cd no esta comercial quiere decir no es consumible tan facilmente como otras canciones en el gran mercado. sin enbargo, te vas a dar cuenta la fuerza persistente de la musica que te llevara al decierto de la frontera mx/us, una aldea veracurzana, a la fiesta, al mar, etc... muy bella y llena de alma espiritual.

  • Hot Album
    author: Scottsicle

    Totally hot album. I'm a white guy from Irvine, and I love these songs. Martha Gonzalez has the most gorgeous voice. Look out Mana, Quetzal is coming up fast!

  • loved it!
    author: justina

    i loved this c.d. i first heard of the group on myspace and after listening to "die cowboy die" i knew i had to buy it. stay up. showing love in san francisco

  • I love this cd, no really I HAVE TO hear it once a day
    author: maryanne

    This is such a beautiful and powerful cd, from beginning to end, however corny that may sound, it's true.

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