La Santa Cecilia
Vibrant, bicultural anthems that fuse traditional Mexican rhythms with Los Angeles rock energy. Soulful accordion and powerhouse vocals for a modern bohemian life.
Vibrant, bicultural anthems that fuse traditional Mexican rhythms with Los Angeles rock energy. Soulful accordion and powerhouse vocals for a modern bohemian life.
La Santa Cecilia sounds like the heart of a Los Angeles neighborhood on a Saturday night. It is a rich, colorful tapestry where the squeeze of an accordion meets the grit of a rock guitar, all anchored by Marisoul's voice, which possesses the earthiness of Janis Joplin and the elegance of Mercedes Sosa. The music moves effortlessly between the swaying romance of a bolero and the infectious, hip-shaking drive of a modern cumbia.
What makes them truly distinctive is their bicultural DNA. They don't just 'blend' genres; they inhabit the space between Mexican heritage and American reality. Their songs often tackle heavy themes like immigration and identity, yet they deliver them with a celebratory, communal spirit that feels like a warm embrace. It is sophisticated musicianship that never loses its 'neighborhood' soul, making it feel both world-class and deeply personal.
Start with the album 'Treinta Días' to hear their Grammy-winning peak of energy and social relevance. If you are in a more reflective, late-night mood, 'Amar y Vivir' offers a stunning, live-recorded tribute to the classic Latin American songbook that showcases the raw power of their acoustic arrangements.
La Santa Cecilia is an American band based in Los Angeles, California that plays a blend of cumbia, bossa nova, and boleros, among other styles. The group is named after Santa Cecilia, who is the patron saint of musicians. The band seeks to represent a US bicultural identity, both immersed in modern music but still close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage. For their full-length studio album, Treinta Días, the group won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album in 2014. They were nominated in the same category for their album Buenaventura (Universal Music) in 2017 and for Y Vivir (Universal Music) in 2018. With 6 albums under their belt, La Santa Cecilia released their 7th album, self-titled La Santa Cecilia, on October 18, 2019. La Santa Cecilia have performed at just about every type of venue from rock clubs to festivals in the US and Mexico, including Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl in LA.
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