• Source: Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta
  • Orkesta Mendoza is a Latin music band from Tucson, Arizona. It was founded by singer and guitarist Sergio Mendoza in 2009. Through the use of Latin percussion, accordion, brass, and steel guitars, the band's style, dubbed "indie mambo", is a combination of ranchera, cumbia, psychedelic and indie rock.


    Biography


    Sergio Mendoza formed Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta in 2009 out of a one-off tribute project to the Cuban mambo king Pérez Prado, which proved too much fun to stop. Later renamed the band's name to Orkesta Mendoza.
    In October, 2014, Orkesta Mendoza performed at WOMEX 14 Official Showcase Selection of World Music Expo 2014.
    In May, 2015, Orkesta Mendoza performed at Pachanga Latino Music Festival.


    Discography


    Mambo Mexicano (2012)
    La Rienda (2014)
    ¡Vamos A Guarachar! (2016)
    La Caminadora (2018)
    Curandero (2020)


    Members


    Sergio Mendoza – vocals, piano, guitar
    James Anthony Peters – drums, percussion, sequencing
    Quetzal Guerrero - violin, vocals
    Raul Marquez - trumpet, guitar, vocals
    Guest touring Members
    Brian Lopez - guitar, vocals
    Former members
    Marco Rosano – saxophone, clarinet, accordion, keyboard Trombone
    Sean Rogers – double bass
    Salvador Duran - vocals
    Joe Novelli - lap steel, guitar


    References




    External links


    Official website of Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta
    Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta on Facebook

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