Years active 2009–present | ||
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Members Sergio Mendoza
Salvador Duran
James Peters
Joe Novelli
Marco Rosano
Sean Rogers Origin Tucson, Arizona, United States (2009) Albums ¡Vamos A Guarachar!, Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, Mambo Mexicano Genres Ranchera, Cumbia, Indie rock Record labels Glitterbeat Records, Cosmica Records, Casete, Le Pop Musik Similar Mexican Institute of Sound, Camilo Lara, Calexico, Noura Mint Seymali, Mexrrissey | ||
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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.
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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
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Songs
Mambo MexicanoSergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta · 2012
La CucharitaSergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta · 2012
Amada AmanteSergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta · 2012