I went to Abraham Lincoln High School from 1968 to 1974. Then, it was Junior 7.8,9th grade,and High School 10'11 and 12th grade combined. There was no Middle School like now. Either 1968 or 1969 , El Chicano played in the school's Auditorium. It was a treat ,and a lifetime awsome experience. Rudy regalado a timbalero and percusionist from Venezuela ,joined the group a little later, whom had his own group of salsa at a later time. He played in different places around L.A. I saw him at a little club called Mardi Gras on Wishire Boulevard in the mid and late 1980's, as well as at an Exclusive Latin Club called "El Cache by Silverlake area". He had added and contributed his great touch and tropical beat, to "El Chicano group". (We sadly lost him) I went to the same highschool with Steve Salas ,the founder and singer of Tierra, during the early 70's. I remember about his Brother Rudy Salas who also played with Steve in group "Tierra". Vaguely I remember Jerry Salas the other Brother who played with El Chicano, but I saw him playing with them. Steve Salas from Tierra had asked me to join and form a group with him when he was just beginning to form the group.(because:I had told him I had taken two piano courses (worth one year of lessons with Mrs. Metz _piano teacher)he had even asked me if I knew of someone who would be interested in joining, and to let him know. I was working far away after school, had no car, rode buses. Regrettably I declined to join. There was a guitar player by name of Abel Zarate who went to same Abraham Lincoln High School ,who had mentioned arround 1969 or 1970 that he was joining either group Malo , El Chicano or Santana, I've searched several times at all these three groups (members) But I had never seen his name. I don't know if he actually never joined, or never was in photos nor given credit and aknowleged as a member of a group. Robert Castillo (babo) Bob Castillo, the former Dodger's Pitcher went to Lincoln with me till 1974 as well . (He past away) Moctezuma Esparza a very famous(Mexican American movie producer) , who produced movies like El Norte , Biography of Singer Selena, (with Jennifer Lopez) and many other movies. He now owns a chain of movie theaters, Also went to Lincoln High School With my cousins in early 1960's I worked for him just for a few months, in early 1980's when he owned a Cable television service("Buenavision") brought to homes, obviously via cable, in E.L.A. Abraham Lincoln High School in Lincoln heights of Los Angeles, has had several very well known students who followed either Music ,Art, Film Industry , or as in Castillos case, Sports.
I am so lucky to have enjoyed EL CHICANO, when they played at my High School and last weekend at the Gibson, Universal Studios! Also love the VIOLINIST addition to the band! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Maya Monroy adorable experience for us am may be in Mexico don't not progress musical this a reality truth from the groups or bands 'in express motives and rebelling courage in the blood"
chingon... carnales... yes ....we are all chicanos.... the brown sound.... 1971 the highth of the movimiento.... these guys represented our emotions, our raices, our cultura... y mas. and we are still here... keeping da beat!!!
el Chicano words can't explain the music they play a style of their own they played with their heart making cinco de mayo everyday. in the barrio making their own everlasting night A reality
A Chicano is a dude who grew up with Salsa Music. Latin Jazz. Mambo. Cumbia. but who also grew up with Soul Music. Isaac Hayes. Lamont Dozier. Curtis Mayfield. and also who grew up with Rock. Jimi Hendrix. The Doors. Santana. who had spanish in his house all night and had english in school all day. who listens to Fania All stars and Parliament Funkadelic. who can kick it with juan and bob ya feel. Viva El Chicano!!!
Existem apresentações que a Banda está inspirada e totalmente envolvida com a música, o que a faz histórica, cult. Essa é uma delas. Se tocar novamente não fica igual.
RAZA I am Cuauhtémoc, proud and noble, leader of mmen, king of an empire civilized beyond the dreams of the gachupín Cortés, who also is the blood, the image of myself. Méjicano Chicano Sureno Norteno Or whDUatever I call myself,I look the same, I feel the same, I cry, And Sing the same. I am the masses of my people and I refuse to be absorbed. I am Joaquín. But my spirit is strong, My faith unbreakable, My blood is pure. I am Aztec prince and Christian Christ. I SHALL ENDURE! I WILL ENDURE!
these fine artists bridged the cultural "gap" that presented itself as second generation chicanos defined themselves as neither pure Mexican nor assimilated homoginized "Americans". a new identity was formed and celebrated with the birth of bands like El Chicano and Santana. combining rock. latin. soul and salsa and other musical influences to create the "Chicano" sound. Viva La Raza!
You are correct in that the word chicano does not mean all "Mexican/Americans." It is a word reserved for those who have chosen to be self actuated. It is for those that are aware of the role they have in our culture and society and are dedicated to continuing a positive and conscious mind state. Actions that reflect our intellectual growth and awareness.
Well put now, now you just have to change the perception of all the non born American Latino radio station who call us Mexico and Central American haters. That was a way to form a line between our real roots from Mexico. And our Natural born fathers who served American in the Miltary and other Goverment .I am a third Gerneration Chicano.
Nah I dont agree with that word "chicano". I grew up in south L.A right around the corner from all the blacks, and my block was all Mexicans,central Americans, some Cubans too. My parents came here thanx to the coyote's in the border towns. But all my life I grew up here in California (born at U.S.C medical behind EASTLAKE JUVENILE HALL). all that area I know as well as Compton,Watts, Long Beach, etc. but never have I considered myself a chicano.. JUST A SOLID MEXICAN/AMERICAN!!!
@TheSilverDubberII My local library has still got the El Chicano LP from 1970 in their archives, but absolutely nix on CD. Do you reckon I should lend it. It might be a quite nice experience : )
![El Chicano Reunion Rehearsal [5/21/08]: Viva Tirado](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XoSGf89H_zY/mqdefault.jpg)
I went to Abraham Lincoln High School from 1968 to 1974.
Then, it was Junior 7.8,9th grade,and High School 10'11 and 12th grade combined.
There was no Middle School like now.
Either 1968 or 1969 , El Chicano played in the school's Auditorium. It was a treat ,and a lifetime awsome experience.
Rudy regalado a timbalero and percusionist from Venezuela ,joined the group a little later, whom had his own group of salsa at a later time. He played in different places around L.A. I saw him at a little club called Mardi Gras on Wishire Boulevard in the mid and late 1980's, as well as at an Exclusive Latin Club called "El Cache by Silverlake area". He had added and contributed his great touch and tropical beat, to "El Chicano group". (We sadly lost him)
I went to the same highschool with Steve Salas ,the founder and singer of Tierra, during the early 70's. I remember about his Brother Rudy Salas who also played with Steve in group "Tierra".
Vaguely I remember Jerry Salas the other Brother who played with El Chicano, but I saw him playing with them.
Steve Salas from Tierra had asked me to join and form a group with him when he was just beginning to form the group.(because:I had told him I had taken two piano courses (worth one year of lessons with Mrs. Metz _piano teacher)he had even asked me if I knew of someone who would be interested in joining, and to let him know.
I was working far away after school, had no car, rode buses.
Regrettably I declined to join.
There was a guitar player by name of Abel Zarate who went to same Abraham Lincoln High School ,who had mentioned arround 1969 or 1970 that he was joining either group Malo , El Chicano or Santana, I've searched several times at all these three groups (members) But I had never seen his name.
I don't know if he actually never joined, or never was in photos nor given credit and aknowleged as a member of a group.
Robert Castillo (babo) Bob Castillo, the former Dodger's Pitcher went to Lincoln with me till 1974 as well . (He past away)
Moctezuma Esparza a very famous(Mexican American movie producer) , who produced movies like El Norte , Biography of Singer Selena, (with Jennifer Lopez) and many other movies. He now owns a chain of movie theaters, Also went to Lincoln High School With my cousins in early 1960's
I worked for him just for a few months, in early 1980's when he owned a Cable television service("Buenavision") brought to homes, obviously via cable, in E.L.A.
Abraham Lincoln High School in Lincoln heights of Los Angeles, has had several very well known students who followed either Music ,Art, Film Industry , or as in Castillos case, Sports.
I would like to try and reconnect with a few from their (El Chicano) mid 70's road crew. I ask if you can be any help?
did you listen to El Chicano as did Cheech Marin?
I produced this concert for kcet ch 28... I believe back in 1970...it was simulcast with an fm station so you could hear it in stereo...great times...
Is footage of the whole concert available?
the most perfect chicano song, with a groove - so smooth......
I am so lucky to have enjoyed EL CHICANO, when they played at my High School and last weekend at the Gibson, Universal Studios! Also love the VIOLINIST addition to the band! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Maya Monroy adorable experience for us am may be in Mexico don't not progress musical this a reality truth from the groups or bands 'in express motives and rebelling courage in the blood"
Very good song , I love it since the first time I heard it. , I couldnt stop playing it over and over again !!!!!. VIVA TIRADO
This is the best video ever from back in the day. Grew up with this sound. Tight jam.
music to be proud of, the birth of a movement in music
I remember buying a 45 record of this cut. I played it over and over again. That was the jam! Record stores nor 45's exist anymore. Lol!
Viva El Chicano!
man i dig this...need more footage of this era of this kind of music..
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chingon... carnales... yes ....we are all chicanos.... the brown sound.... 1971 the highth of the movimiento.... these guys represented our emotions, our raices, our cultura... y mas. and we are still here... keeping da beat!!!
Takes me right back to high school in Albuquerque, NM!
Mickey Lespron used to operate the Metro Blue Line Train in Los Angeles. He retired a few years back. Great Guy!!
Chicano Pride !
el Chicano words can't explain the music they play a style of their own they played with their heart making cinco de mayo everyday. in the barrio making their own everlasting night A reality
there everlasting night a reality
Thanks ace man.
Classic...this music makes me wanna dance :)
VIVA LA RAZA.....SÍ SEÑOOOR!!!!!
Ruben lewis duarte fuck you!
I love El Chicano
Great frickin song....🎸🪘🥁🎹🔥👊🙏
This Masterpiece is 100 percent Chicano
Muy chingón!!!
Esto es musica de nosotros los Mexicanos y susecendencias para el mundo. Unidos brown.
always enjoy this great music
A Chicano is a dude who grew up with Salsa Music. Latin Jazz. Mambo. Cumbia. but who also grew up with Soul Music. Isaac Hayes. Lamont Dozier. Curtis Mayfield. and also who grew up with Rock. Jimi Hendrix. The Doors. Santana. who had spanish in his house all night and had english in school all day. who listens to Fania All stars and Parliament Funkadelic. who can kick it with juan and bob ya feel. Viva El Chicano!!!
Chicano has made great use of the Hammond B-3 organ and the man playing that Les Paul is amazing!
Bobby Espinoza, with a background in Hawaiian music. This actually a fusion of two musical cultures.
Sounds so good live 🎸🎼🙂 #Ca909
Brown and proud✊🏾
Gran Cancion, Propio Estilo ,Toque Latino!!
Aye chicano pride all the way 20 years old
excellent
Chicano pride. ✊
Loved it!
I’m diggin that zarape on the organ
Que viva el Chicano!
The brown sound!
Existem apresentações que a Banda está inspirada e totalmente envolvida com a música, o que a faz histórica, cult. Essa é uma delas. Se tocar novamente não fica igual.
That's a chignon beat there!
RAZA
I am Cuauhtémoc, proud and noble,
leader of mmen, king of an empire civilized
beyond the dreams of the gachupín Cortés,
who also is the blood, the image of myself.
Méjicano
Chicano
Sureno
Norteno
Or whDUatever I call myself,I look the same, I feel the same, I cry, And Sing the same.
I am the masses of my people and
I refuse to be absorbed.
I am Joaquín.
But my spirit is strong,
My faith unbreakable,
My blood is pure. I am Aztec prince and Christian Christ.
I SHALL ENDURE!
I WILL ENDURE!
Chicano Power
these fine artists bridged the cultural "gap" that presented itself as second generation chicanos defined themselves as neither pure Mexican nor assimilated homoginized "Americans". a new identity was formed and celebrated with the birth of bands like El Chicano and Santana. combining rock. latin. soul and salsa and other musical influences to create the "Chicano" sound. Viva La Raza!
You are correct in that the word chicano does not mean all "Mexican/Americans." It is a word reserved for those who have chosen to be self actuated. It is for those that are aware of the role they have in our culture and society and are dedicated to continuing a positive and conscious mind state. Actions that reflect our intellectual growth and awareness.
good stuff.
Soo classic!
awesome times.......latin power
simon pancho viva tirado y el chicano, arriva
Classic!
it is the substandard pay grade that holds folks down.
Pinche awesome!
El Chicano, Santana, Azteca, Malo,... etc etc...
De hecho, el Rey de la Conga es un Mexicano-Americano: Poncho Sánchez.
Viva
El Chicano has two songs that sound similar, Viva Tirado and Cha Chita!!
"Beat up Simeon."
This is a firme song! Right up there with Santana, Tierra etc. Viva La Raza!🐍
Alguien sabe porque quitaron el video de Gringo en mexico? La mejor cancion que tenian!
Bloody right, and for free!
orale carnal!!
Gta5 thank you for El Chicano!!!!:))))
This is real angry Chicano music 🤟🏻
wooow
BTW, I am a Chicano too. Haaa Haaaa
CHICANO POWER
Now i am Chicano.
Puro mexicano
Alex Nieves this a progreso stupid in the history horror American pride people"
Alex Nieves perhaps men "
SI MON QUE SI
see mon!!!!!!
Well put now, now you just have to change the perception of all the non born American Latino radio station who call us Mexico and Central American haters. That was a way to form a line between our real roots from Mexico. And our Natural born fathers who served American in the Miltary and other Goverment .I am a third Gerneration Chicano.
SIMON HOMMIE!!
Sweet. BTW, I'm a CHICANO.
The brown sound
thats what im talking about
Simón que si 😆 Viva La Raza!!!
*****LATIN FUNK......UNCUT!.......PRIMO
!@ to shparker..I thought it was the redline? Havent seen him in ages..hes my late husband(Tony William Cagigas 1st cousin) do you know him?
GTA may be considered as culture music wise
All the same Sparky!
Viva mexico y viva la Raza c*brones
Great song! but sounds more del caribe que de mexico
It's more of a representation of Mexican-Americanism to me
call your self what you want, I was helping someone understand the word better.
LIKE GTA 5 LIKE MUSIC! LIKE!!
they call it the brown sound....
brown sound
REQUEST: Robby Vasquez (EL Raton) ua-cam.com/video/4TZqtbEMSXc/v-deo.htmlsi=En31EzNfh76mWlUN
gta5 !
Boyle Heights
little
joe
little Joe
This is what you called music, reference GTA V lol
Gta 5 brought me here.
Lol
I am reefering to aboce comment made by piston22 about meaning of "chicano".......I am self-actuated but not chicano.......
GTA V
He is playing 3/2 Cuban clave and doing tumbao/marcha on the tumbadoras. Sorry mate there is nothing new there.
First it was Chicanos. Then Latinos, Then Hispanics, Then Mexican-Americans. What next? Who knows.
michoacano chicano lol
Gta 5
Evh must be chicano then....Lol.....brown sound??
Nah I dont agree with that word "chicano". I grew up in south L.A right around the corner from all the blacks, and my block was all Mexicans,central Americans, some Cubans too. My parents came here thanx to the coyote's in the border towns. But all my life I grew up here in California (born at U.S.C medical behind EASTLAKE JUVENILE HALL). all that area I know as well as Compton,Watts, Long Beach, etc. but never have I considered myself a chicano.. JUST A SOLID MEXICAN/AMERICAN!!!
Wonders never cease eh Mr.Dubblington II !!
@TheSilverDubberII My local library has still got the El Chicano LP from 1970 in their archives, but absolutely nix on CD. Do you reckon I should lend it. It might be a quite nice experience : )
Kid Frost!